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Wanna One

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Wanna One
Company typeBoy band
IndustryMusic
FoundedAugust 7, 2017; 9 years ago (2017-08-07)
DefunctJanuary 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
FateDisbanded
Headquarters
Seoul
,
South Korea
Area served
South Korea, worldwide
Key people
Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yoon Ji-sung (leader), Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young, Ha Sung-woon
ProductsMusic albums, concerts, television appearances
OwnerCJ E&M, Swing Entertainment (management)

Wanna One () was a South Korean boy band created by CJ E&M through the second season of the reality competition Produce 101. The ensemble comprised eleven members: 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, and Ha Sung-woon. Their official debut took place on August 7, 2017, under the management of Swing Entertainment and CJ E&M. The group’s contract concluded on December 31, 2018, with their final collective release being a B-side track from a single album issued on January 27, 2022.

Pre-debut: Produce 101

The formation of Wanna One resulted from the survival show Produce 101 (season 2), which was broadcast on Mnet between April 7 and June 16, 2017. Starting with 101 trainees from various entertainment companies, the ultimate eleven members were selected through live audience voting.

Several individuals in the group had prior experience in entertainment. For instance, Park Ji-hoon had worked as a child actor, appearing in dramas like Kimchi Cheese Smile and The King & I, and also participated in variety programs alongside boy bands such as Big Bang and SS501. In 2012, Hwang Min-hyun debuted as part of the group NU'EST. Additionally, Kim Jae-hwan competed in the second season of Korea's Got Talent, advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, in 2014, Ha Sung-woon made his debut with the group Hotshot.

2017: Debut with 1X1=1 (To Be One) and 1-1=0 (Nothing Without You)

Wanna One was signed under YMC Entertainment, which had previously managed the winning group from Produce 101 season one, I.O.I. Unlike I.O.I., members of Wanna One were restricted from pursuing activities with their original agencies during their contract period.

To conclude the Produce 101 journey, the group held a final concert on July 1–2, 2017, at Seoul’s Olympic Hall. Their official debut event, titled Wanna One Premier Show-Con, was held on August 7, 2017, at the Gocheok Sky Dome. The debut extended play 1×1=1 (To Be One), released on August 8, included the lead single "Energetic", composed by Hui and FlowBlow with lyrics by Hui and Wooseok of Pentagon. Music videos were produced for both "Energetic" and "Burn It Up".

On November 13, Wanna One unveiled their repackaged album titled 1-1=0 (Nothing Without You), featuring the title track "Beautiful". The combined sales of their debut album and its repackaged version exceeded one million copies, making them only the third Korean act to reach this milestone with a debut album since Seo Taiji and Boys in 1992.

2018: Golden Age Begins, unit project and world tour

In February, Wanna One released teaser visuals under the concept 2018 Golden Age Begins. On March 5, they introduced a special theme song "I Promise You (I.P.U.)" accompanied by a music video. Preorders for their second EP, 0+1=1 (I Promise You), surpassed 700,000 units, setting a new personal record. The album along with its lead track "Boomerang" was officially released on March 19.

April saw Wanna One announce a unit project involving collaborations with artists such as Dynamic Duo, Zico, Nell, and Heize. This special album entitled 1÷x=1 (Undivided) was launched on June 4 featuring the lead single "Light".

Their inaugural world tour named "One: The World" commenced on June 1, encompassing performances across thirteen cities globally.

Following the expiration of their contract with YMC Entertainment on May 31, management responsibilities transitioned to Swing Entertainment starting June 1. Swing Entertainment was newly established exclusively for Wanna One while maintaining collaboration with YMC.

On October 30, Wanna One announced their first full-length studio album titled 1¹¹=1 (Power of Destiny). Released on November 19, it included the title track "Spring Breeze".

2019: Final Performance and Group Disbandment

On December 18, 2018, Swing Entertainment announced that the group's contract would officially conclude on December 31, 2018, as initially planned. All involved agencies consented to permit the members' participation in year-end events and award ceremonies extending into January 2019. The group wrapped up their activities with a concluding concert titled Therefore 2019, which took place at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome—the same location as their debut showcase.

2021–2022: Reunion Activities

It was confirmed on November 15, 2021, that the group, with the exception of Lai Kuan-lin, would reunite for a special stage at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards held on December 11. Reports suggested ongoing discussions between CJ E&M and the members’ agencies regarding potential future concerts and an album release. However, Pledis Entertainment clarified that Hwang Min-hyun would only join for the reunion performance before resuming his activities with NU'EST and solo endeavors. Similarly, Ong Seong-wu participated solely for the reunion due to his continuing acting projects. During the event, the group performed popular tracks such as "Energetic" and debuted a new song titled "Beautiful (Part 3)", which was scheduled for release on January 27, 2022, as part of their album B-Side. Additionally, Swing Entertainment launched an official YouTube channel dedicated to preserving the group's content.

Impact

Wanna One earned recognition for their powerful brand presence and marketing influence, securing the top spot in the "Boy Group Brand Power Ranking" by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute for four months in a row. Their television appearances consistently attracted substantial viewership ratings. In 2017, they were ranked second in Ilgan Sports' "30 Power People" survey reflecting influence among broadcasters and advertisers, and placed sixth in Gallup Korea's "Top 10 Artist" poll. The group received the title of "Best K-pop Artist of 2017" and achieved second place on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2018, followed by a third-place ranking in 2019—highlighting their considerable commercial impact within South Korea's entertainment sector.

Endorsements

Throughout 2017, Wanna One featured in sixteen advertisements across various industries including cosmetics, fashion, mobile gaming, food, and beverages.

Members

Discography

Main article: Wanna One discography

Filmography

Television

  • Produce 101 (season 2) (Mnet, 2017)
  • Wanna One Go (Mnet, 2017)
  • Wanna City (SBS Mobidic, 2017)
  • Wanna One Go Season 2: Zero Base (Mnet, 2017)
  • Wanna One Go in Jeju
  • Wanna One Go Season 3: X-CON (Mnet, 2018)
  • Wanna Travel (Olleh TV, 2018)
  • Wanna Travel Season 2 (Olleh TV, 2018)

Concerts and Tours

Showcases

  • Wanna One Premier Show-Con (2017)

Headlining Tours

Concerts

  • Wanna One Final Concert – "Therefore" (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Wanna One

In 2018, Wanna One accomplished the "Rookie Grand Slam" by securing Newcomer awards at major ceremonies including the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards. They were also recognized by Billboard as the Best New K-Pop Act of 2017.

External links

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