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Wanna One from “Produce 101 Season 2” has made their much-anticipated debut!
On August 7 at 6 p.m. KST, the group dropped their first mini album “1X1=1 (TO BE ONE)” with the music video for the title track.
“Energetic” is the group’s first title track which was voted for by the fans against “Burn It Up.” The lyrics were written by PENTAGON’s Hui and Wooseok, and the song was composed by Flow Blow and Hui.
Check out the stunning music video below!
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Wanna One’s Kim Jae Hwan will no longer be without an agency!
On August 8, a source from CJ E&M confirmed that the former “Produce 101 Season 2” contestant recently signed an exclusive contract with the company.
Although he is with Wanna One under YMC Entertainment right now, he will become an artist of CJ E&M once Wanna One’s promotions end next year. CJ E&M will take complete charge of his individual activities beginning in late 2018.
Meanwhile, Kim Jae Hwan made his debut with Wanna One on August 7.
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On the August 3 episode of KBS2’s “Happy Together,” Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun was asked about his dating experience.
MCYoo Jae Suk asked, “They say that you have been single since birth. I can’t believe it.”
Hwang Minhyun explained, “I haven’t been single since birth. I dated someone when I was in my third year of middle school.”
He continued, “But the dating wasn’t really dating. We were chatting on a messenger and we ended up dating because we had agreed upon it. We just did that and then we broke up.”
Others on the show teased him and said, “That is being single since birth. That’s just cyber dating.”
Hwang Minhyun further explained, “We broke up naturally. The confession was done through a text message. I ended up confessing because my school friends pushed me to.”
The singer described their relationship and said, “When we broke up there was no text message; we just broke up naturally. It was awkward when we met at school. Since we had only talked through the messenger, I was only affectionate on the messenger.”
The MCs then asked him if he had gone on a date with her and Hwang Minhyun answered that they had not gone on a date together.
He also revealed that his first experience of physical touch with someone of the opposite sex was with a fan since he debuted at a young age. Hwang Minhyun said, “I experienced physical touch for the first time when I hugged and shook hands with fans at a fan meeting. I was so nervous and my heart was fluttering.”
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As “Produce 101 Season 2” fan-imagined group JBJ is gearing up for debut, a second group may be in works!
This new group is known as Rains and consists of C2K Entertainment’s Kim Seong Ri, GON Entertainment’s Hong Eun Ki, K-Tigers Entertainment’s Byun Hyun Min, 2Y Entertainment’s Lee Ki Won, 2ABLE Entertainment’s Joo Won Tak, and WH Entertainment’s Seo Sung Hyuk.
The trainees have been constantly posting photos together on Instagram in recent days:
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The posts have come with mysterious captions such as, “It’s raining, and we met again. Let’s meet again also when it doesn’t rain,” “It’s great seeing your faces so often,” and “Now, this is the beginning. Let’s go, let’s go!”
Hong Eun Ki and Lee Ki Won also covered Heize’s “You, Clouds, Rain” together.
Fans have been anticipating a possible debut from the group with the frequent meet-ups and caption hints.
What do you think of Rains as a possible project group?
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It looks like we’ll be able to see a few Wanna One members interacting with kids!
On July 26, a representative from KBS 2TV’s “The Return of Superman” stated, “Wanna One’s Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Ong Sung Woo, and Yoon Ji Sung are currently filming with Daebak.”
It has further been revealed that their guest appearance is part of the show’s “uncle special” that takes place every year.
Are you excited to see Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Ong Sung Woo, and Yoon Ji Sung as Daebak’s babysitters?
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Wanna One members Kang Daniel and Park Ji Hoon are confirmed for another variety appearance!
On July 24, industry representatives revealed that the two will be appearing on JTBC’s “Let’s Eat Dinner Together” in August.
In response, a source from the program commented, “Kang Daniel and Park Ji Hoon are confirmed to make an appearance. The recording date and broadcast date have yet to be decided.”
Even ahead of their debut on August 7, Wanna One has been confirmed for various variety programs. Earlier in the day, it was revealed that five members would be appearing on “Happy Together 3,” and Kang Daniel will be starring on an MBC pilot program. The group will also appear on “Weekly Idol,” “SNL Korea,” and their own reality show on Mnet.
The Wanna One members appearing on “Happy Together 3” have finally been confirmed!
Although it was revealed on July 19 that the group will be recording for the program on July 28, the members appearing were still under discussion at that time.
On July 24, industry representatives revealed that Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Ong Sung Woo, Hwang Min Hyun, and Yoon Ji Sung will be participating in the recording. A source from the program confirmed that it will be these five members recording on July 28.
As Wanna One was formed by an Mnet survival program, there were concerns over whether they would be permitted on public broadcast channels, so fans are anticipating further possibilities that may open up with their appearance on the KBS program.
Wanna One’s episode of “Happy Together 3” is scheduled to air sometime in August.
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Yoo Seon Ho and Lee Eui Woong from “Produce 101 Season 2” will be guesting on tvN’s variety show “Problematic Men” along with Im Young Min, whose appearance was confirmed previously.
The trainees participated in the show’s recording on July 20 and solved various problems. It was said that the atmosphere was very bright and fun.
The air date for Yoo Seon Ho, Lee Eui Woong, and Im Young Min’s episode has not been decided yet.
Meanwhile, “Problematic Men” airs every Sunday at 10:20 p.m. KST.
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Brand New Music’s Im Young Min and Kim Dong Hyun will be making their debut very soon!
The duo appeared alongside fellow Brand New Music trainees Lee Dae Hwi and Park Woo Jin on “Produce 101 Season 2,” during which all four of the talented young artists gained a huge fan base. Lee Dae Hwi and Park Woo Jin grabbed spots in the final 11 and will soon be making their debut as members of Wanna One, and it was recently announced that Im Young Min and Kim Dong Hyun will be forming a unit to make their debut as well.
On July 21, Brand New Music revealed that the pair’s unit name will be MXM (BRANDNEW BOYS). “MXM” stands for both “MIX & MATCH,” meaning that the two members will be combining their charming qualities to present themselves with a new charming quality, as well as “MORE X MORE,” which signifies how they’ll be continuing to develop together.
A representative from Brand New Music has stated, “Im Young Min and Kim Dong Hyun are really putting their heart and soul into preparing this album for their fans who are waiting for them.”
Brand New Music founder Rhymer and fellow hit producers at the agency have all taken part in creating the duo’s debut pre-release single, which will be released on July 27 at 6 p.m. KST via online music sites.
“Produce 101 Season 2” contestants Ahn Hyung Seob and Lee Eui Woong will become special MCs for SBS MTV’s “The Show”!
“The Show” will be holding its summer special on August 1, and the show has confirmed that Yuehwa Entertainment’s Ahn Hyung Seob and Lee Eui Woong will be special MCs for the day.
The two trainees received a lot of love during their appearance on Mnet’s “Produce 101 Season 2.” Ahn Hyung Seob caught everyone’s eye from the very beginning and his evolution as a musician throughout the show was praised by many. Lee Eui Woong captivated viewers with his cute looks and charismatic rap performances. The two trainees, along with fellow Yuehwa trainees Justin and Jung Jung, have been receiving a lot of love as “The Yuehwa Sprouts.”
As special MCs, Ahn Hyung Seob and Lee Eui Woong will join “The Show” MCs Block B’s P.O and MOMOLAND’s Yeonwoo for the day.
“The Show” airs every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. KST on SBS MTV and SBS funE.
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Wanna One and HOTSHOT member Ha Sung Woon has nothing but love for his fellow HOTSHOT members.
Star Crew Entertainment (formerly Ador&Able), the agency of HOTSHOT, revealed that Ha Sung Woon had sent a message of support to his fellow HOTSHOT members following the group’s comeback on July 15.
As Ha Sung Woon has been chosen to be a member of Wanna One, he was not able to join the other members of HOTSHOT for their recent comeback track “Jelly.”
The idol stated, “I felt like my heart was going to burst watching HOTSHOT’s performance on ‘Music Core.’ Whenever I have a moment, I look up HOTSHOT on portal sites and monitor news about them. I also call up the other members to nag at them.” He also added, “I feel like the height of the members in the group has become unbalanced now that I’m not there. It feels empty without the members by my side because we’ve always stuck together, and I miss them. I’m confident they’ll keep HOTSHOT thriving while I’m gone.”
An agency representative stated, “Ha Sung Woon feels apologetic to his fellow members and fans for not being able to perform as a member of HOTSHOT because of his Wanna One activities. However, he wants everyone to know that he’ll be with HOTSHOT in spirit, and he hopes fans will give all their love and support to both HOTSHOT and Wanna One.”
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Group Wanna One will be appearing on “Weekly Idol” even before their official debut!
On July 12, their agency YMC Entertainment revealed that Wanna One will be recording MBC Every1’s “Weekly Idol” on July 26. They also relayed, “All of the members will be participating in the recording.”
Earlier, they had also confirmed that they will be appearing on “Happy Together.”
Meanwhile, Wanna One will be releasing their debut album on August 7. On the same day, they will be filling Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome with their showcase-concert, “Wanna One Premier Show-Con.
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Cube Entertainment trainee and former “Produce 101 Season 2” contestant Yoo Seon Ho recently sat down for an interview and talked about the members of Wanna One.
“I have so much to say about them, but I’ll be brief,” he began.
“I’m really close to Kang Daniel. It was awkward with Park Ji Hoon at first, but we’re a lot closer now. Lee Dae Hwi is like a friend, and Kim Jae Hwan is a good singer who’s really funny and playful,” Yoo Seon Ho explained.
He further shared, “I’m really close to Park Woo Jin as well. We got close right before the final live broadcast. Lai Guan Lin is like a brother, Yoon Ji Sung is like a dad, and Hwang Min Hyun is my brother (laughs). Bae Jin Young’s really like a friend, and Ha Sung Woon is like a grandma. I always call him ‘grandma.‘”
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Mnet’s newest variety show “Wanna One Go: Zero Base” premiered on November 3.
During the first episode, Wanna One took fans along with their overseas schedules and held an audition for children to appear in their upcoming music video. One of the children who tried out was a Japanese boy named Ikeda Sosuke. The eight-year-old was a huge fan of Wanna One and named Park Woo Jin as his favorite member for his dance skills.
Hwang Min Hyun served as the translator between the boy and Wanna One members, and explained that the Sosuke’s dream was to dance with Wanna One on stage. Kang Daniel interjected, “We could do it right now,” and the 11 members danced to “Energetic” with the fan as the center.
When another boy came to audition and showed his acting skills by acting out a crying scene, Lee Dae Hwi also shed tears. Lee Dae Hwi said, “He’s just like me. He is really good at acting,” and later revealed, “I think [I cried because] my dad passed away when I was young, so I can easily empathize.”
Wanna One will release their repackaged album “1-1=0 (Nothing Without You)” on November 13. Watch the clip of Wanna One dancing with their fan to “Energetic” below!
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Wanna One will be starring in a new variety show on SBS’s mobile contents brand Mobidic!
On September 15, a source from Mobidic stated, “It’s true that Wanna One will be appearing in the upcoming mobile variety show ‘Wanna City,’ but we can’t reveal any specific details right now. The teaser will be released next week.”
Meanwhile, Wanna One’s other reality show “Wanna One Go” will reportedly be airing its second season on Mnet sometime in November. The group will also be making a comeback with their repackaged album that month.
What kind of content are you hoping to see on “Wanna City”?
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Wanna One is preparing for their first comeback!
On September 13, the group’s agency YMC Entertainment revealed, “Wanna One is working on a new album aimed for the third week of November. This album is a repackaged album.”
A few new tracks are expected to be on the album, and the group is likely to promote on music shows. The exact date of the release has not been decided yet.
The resulting group from the top 11 of “Produce 101 Season 2” debuted with “Energetic” on August 7 and sweeped charts immediately after its release, eventually taking 15 music show wins.
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Wanna One is one of the hottest boy bands of 2017, and they’re unfortunately having to experience the downsides of popularity due to a handful of fans and their disorderly conduct.
On August 25, Wanna One arrived at the KBS Broadcasting Hall in Yeoido, Seoul to rehearse and record their performance for “Music Bank.” Both fans and reporters flocked to the scene to snap pictures of the popular group.
According to a representative who was there, everything was relatively safe and calm before Wanna One arrived. The KBS staff set up fences for safety reasons, as well as a designated area for the group to stand and get their photos taken. Fans and reporters were said to have been waiting patiently for Wanna One to arrive.
However, things became chaotic when Wanna One’s van arrived on the scene. A few overzealous fans jumped over the barricades that had been set up to get closer to the idols.
KBS security personnel had to step in and usher Wanna One back into their car due to safety concerns. The group had to then turn their car around and enter the building through a different entrance.
A YMC Entertainment representative explained, “The members of Wanna One were scheduled to stand in the designated area, and take photos and greet the many fans and reporters who were waiting for them, but they unfortunately had to turn around due to a few overzealous fans.”
Today, Wanna One will be appearing on “Music Bank” for the first time since making their debut, and will perform “Energetic” and “Burn It Up.”
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After Yoon Ji Sung was previously named as their interim leader, Wanna One has now revealed who will be taking the role throughout their upcoming year and a half of promotions together.
In August 10’s episode of the group’s reality show “Wanna One Go,” the eleven members voted on who would take the role of group leader. They first nominated potential candidates, with Ong Sung Woo suggesting Yoon Ji Sung, Ha Sung Woon recommending Hwang Min Hyun, and Kang Daniel nominating Ha Sung Woon.
Each member then voted, and it was announced that Yoon Ji Sung had received the most votes. Eight of the members voted for him, while Ha Sung Woon received two votes and Hwang Min Hyun received one vote.
The guys all clapped for their now long-term leader Yoon Ji Sung, and Hwang Min Hyun stressed that the other members need to play a role in guiding the group to success too. He added, “I hope that the ten of us will all help our leader while we have fun promoting in the next year and a half.”
The “Produce 101 Season 2” finalist group Wanna One recently made their debut with their first mini album featuring the title track “Energetic,”whichbecame the K-pop group debut music video with the most views within a 24 hour time period. The group also released a music video for their song “Burn It Up” on August 10.
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NU’EST’s JR was recently asked to choose which members of Wanna One he’d like to see on tvN’s “Suspicious Singer”!
“Suspicious Singer” has a unique concept in which people are given the opportunity to showcase their vocal talents by performing in a kind of blind audition with an interesting twist. While the audience and panel will not get to see who is actually singing, as they are standing backstage and hidden behind a curtain, a well-known celebrity will stand on stage and lip sync along to the song and make it look as believable as possible.
During the episode that aired on August 11, Kang Ho Dong asked panelist JR which of his fellow contestants from “Produce 101 Season 2” he would recommend to appear on the show.
JR responded, “I would recommend Wanna One’s Ong Sung Woo and Yoon Ji Sung. They have such dynamic facial expressions and are very talented. I think they’d be perfect for this show.”
The idol also stole the hearts of viewers when he recreated the signature “I’ll save you in my heart” move from Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon.
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Followingtheir debut on “M!Countdown,” the possibility of Wanna One appearing on other music programs has also opened up. Previously, SBS and MBC said they had not yet made a final decision on the matter.
Wanna One will not be performing on KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” this week due to a special broadcast of another show. In addition, the group was not listed in this week’s lineup for SBS’s “Inkigayo” and MBC’s “Music Core.”
Previously, I.O.I – from the first season of “Produce 101” – never performed on “Music Core” and “Inkigayo” due to alleged restrictions on ties to other broadcasting stations, so many fans are wondering if Wanna One will also have a similar experience.
A source from SBS responded to the matter at hand and said, “Wanna One will not be on ‘Inkigayo’ this week, but this doesn’t mean they will never be on the show. The possibility is open for the future.”
Following this, a source from MBC also commented, “Wanna One will not be appearing on ‘Music Core’ this week; however, if they become a contender for No. 1, there is a chance they will appear. Also, there is no telling whether or not they will be on the show next week.”
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It looks like the members of Wanna One are just having a blast these days!
During the “Wanna One Premier Show-Con,” Hwang Minhyun expressed, “I feel joyful every single day. I get happy even over the little things.”
He continued, “We get exhausted in the car after wrapping up our schedules late at night, but once we actually arrive at the dorm, we get totally energized. We play games and have late-night meals.”
Hwang Minhyun then shared about a time they went all-out with food. “We recently ordered 11 whole chickens – one for each member. We ate as much as we could, but we ended up having two chickens left over,” he said while laughing.
The rest of the members agreed that they feel happy while hanging out at the end of the day.
Meanwhile, you can check out the music video for Wanna One’s debut track “Energetic” here!
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