Wanna One Reunites After 7 Years: Emotional Comeback

The new reality program 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base,' featuring the group Wanna One (Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yoon Ji-sung, Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young, Ha Sung-woon) reuniting after approximately seven years, is set to be released. K-pop content platform Mnet Plus will release pre-content for the program on the 21st at 6 PM, along with the main poster. 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' depicts the members spending time together in a new space, reuniting after about seven years since their activities ended in 2019. A week before the first broadcast, 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base B-Side,' which captures the members' first meal together, is scheduled to be released, and it is expected to deliver emotion by capturing the moment the members reunite as Wanna One. The program will premiere on Mnet Plus on the 28th at 6 PM and can be watched on Mnet at 8 PM.

On the 6th, an opening ceremony event was held at the DMC Cultural Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of Mnet Plus's new entertainment program 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base.' Despite the heavy spring rain, the Wanna One members, reunited with their fandom 'Wannable' after 7 years, stood before their fans. Returning approximately seven years after their last concert in 2019, Wanna One appeared in school uniforms reminiscent of their time on 'Produce 101' Season 2. The members greeted their fans and gathered in a circle to reaffirm their camaraderie. Hwang Min-hyun expressed his wish to fans, saying, "I hope we can spend more time together starting today." Wanna One enjoyed immense popularity, being dubbed 'Ex-Bang-Won' along with EXO and BTS, and their return to activities is evoking nostalgia among fans of 2.5 to 3rd generation idols. CJ ENM anticipates that the members' reunion for 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' after individual activities will bring novelty and emotion to fans who have waited a long time. Wanna One, as the original boy group of the 'One' series, laid the foundation for 'Sangam Pop,' and groups like 'ZB1' and 'Alpha Drive One' are continuing that lineage.

The reality program 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' (hereinafter referred to as 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base') is receiving a fervent response even before its launch. According to Mnet Plus, the launch teaser released on the 1st surpassed 4.5 million views on major SNS channels like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok within a day of its release. Pre-teasing content released since January has exceeded a cumulative viewership of 15 million, proving its high topicality. The teaser video captured the members' excitement as they reunited after seven years, stimulating fans' emotions. The members expressed their overwhelming emotions and affection upon seeing the first teaser, with Hwang Min-hyun stating, "I truly felt that many people still miss Wanna One." The members reminisced about the past 'WANNA ONE GO' highlights, such as the chicken fight and Mafia game, raising expectations for this season. They also showcased their strong chemistry by brainstorming various ideas for activities like travel, sports, pet introductions, and extreme sports. Mnet Plus has been building anticipation by releasing teasing content hinting at Wanna One's return every month on the 1st at 11:11 AM since January. 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' will depict the process of the members, reunited after seven years, laughing, playing, and building memories together in a new 'Wanna Base,' moving towards a stronger 'us.'

The reality show 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base,' announcing the return of the group Wanna One, is receiving an explosive response even before its official launch. According to Mnet Plus, the launch teaser released on the 1st surpassed 4.5 million views on YouTube and SNS channels within a day of its release. The cumulative views of the pre-teasing content, which has been ongoing since January, exceeded 15 million, proving its overwhelming popularity. The teaser video featured the Wanna One members, reunited after seven years, with expressions full of excitement. The members conveyed their overwhelming emotions, mentioning the first teaser that was unexpectedly released in January. Lee Dae-hwi confessed, "As soon as the teaser dropped on New Year's Day, I burst into tears in front of the refrigerator door." The members reminisced about the popular segments of the past 'WANNA ONE GO,' such as the chicken fight and Mafia game, unanimously stating, "We really have to play the Mafia game one more time," hinting at their continued entertainment prowess. They also raised expectations by suggesting activities they want to do this season, including travel, sports, and introducing their pets. Mnet Plus has kept its promise to fans by releasing content hinting at Wanna One's reunion every month on the 1st at 11:11 AM since January. The core viewing point of this reality show is expected to be the genuine side of Wanna One, who have become stronger after seven years. The Wanna One reality show 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' will premiere on Mnet Plus on April 28th at 6 PM and will be broadcast sequentially on Mnet at 8 PM on the same day.

Global K-pop content platform Mnet Plus announced that the launch teaser for 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base,' released on the 1st, surpassed 4.5 million views on major SNS channels including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok within a day of its release. Furthermore, the pre-teasing content, sequentially released since January, has exceeded a cumulative viewership of 15 million, proving its hot topicality even before the program's launch. The teaser video captured the excited moments of the Wanna One members reuniting after seven years, stimulating fans' emotions. The members expressed their emotions, sharing their honest reactions to the first teaser that was surprisingly released on January 1st. Lee Dae-hwi said, "As soon as the teaser dropped on New Year's Day, I burst into tears in front of the refrigerator door," while Kim Jae-hwan revealed his affection by repeatedly watching the video. Hwang Min-hyun stated, "I truly felt that many people still miss Wanna One," and Park Woo-jin expressed his fondness for the fans' enthusiastic response. Ha Sung-woon heightened anticipation for the reality show's return by mentioning that they talk about 'WANNA ONE GO' the most in private among the members. The members reminisced about the past 'WANNA ONE GO' highlights, such as the chicken fight and Mafia game, unanimously agreeing, "We really have to play the Mafia game one more time." They also showcased their strong chemistry by brainstorming various ideas for activities like travel, sports, pet introductions, and extreme sports. Mnet Plus has been building anticipation by releasing teasing content hinting at Wanna One's return every month on the 1st at 11:11 AM since January. 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' will depict the process of the members, reunited after seven years, laughing, playing, and building memories together in a new 'Wanna Base,' moving towards a stronger 'us.' The Wanna One reality show 'WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base' will premiere on Mnet Plus on April 28th at 6 PM.