Wanna One Reunion: 7-Year Hiatus Finally Comes To An End

Wanna One was one of the biggest names in K-pop during 2017 and 2018, capturing fans with their music, charm, and unforgettable chemistry. Even years later, the group remains deeply loved, making their reunion all the more exciting for fans around the world.

Let’s Throwback!

Wanna One was a literal cultural phenomenon that redefined the “EBS” era of K-pop, standing alongside BTS and EXO as one of the industry’s undisputed titans. During their brief 18-month run, they became the first group in over two decades to sell a million copies of a debut album, while their “National Center” Kang Daniel sparked a nationwide craze that dominated brand reputation rankings for years.

Their influence went beyond sales; they perfected the survival show blueprint, proving that a temporary, fan-voted project group could achieve a “Rookie Grand Slam” and sustain massive commercial power. By the time they disbanded in 2019, they had generated billions of won for the Korean economy and cemented a legacy that makes their return after a seven-year hiatus a historic event for the industry.

Latest 2026 Update From Wanna One

On April 1, Mnet Plus unveiled a fresh teaser for Wanna One’s much-awaited reunion variety show, “WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base.” The preview opens with members Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Bae Jin Young, Ha Sung Woon, Ong Seong Wu, Hwang Minhyun, Park Woo Jin, Yoon Ji Sung, Lee Dae Hwi, and Kim Jae Hwan arriving one at a time for an in-person interview. Although Lai Kuanlin was not there in person, he also appear to be a video call.

During the interview, the members express how excited they are to reunite. As they look back on fun memories from “Wanna One Go,” they also share ideas for what they hope to do on the upcoming show, including traveling, exercising, and trying extreme sports.

Check out the teaser below, and keep up with Wanna One on Mnet Plus’s YouTube channel!