Dang Hong Hai, a contestant from Mnet's "Boys Planet" audition program, signed an exclusive contract with boy band DKZ's agency Dongyo Entertainment, the company said Wednesday.

"We saw potential in Dang Hong Hai's bright energy and pure passion," the agency said in a press release. "We will provide all the support we can so that he may realize his full potential with us."

Dang Hong Hai is an aspiring artist from Vietnam who proved to be popular among viewers of "Boys Planet" for his unique vocals and charming looks, backed by his fluent Korean language skills.

Dongyo Entertainment is currently home to boy band DKZ, whose members are Jaechan, Jonghyeong, Sehyeon, Mingyu and Giseok.

BY YOON SO-YEON [yoon.soyeon@joongang.co.kr]