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Wanna One
Wanna One performing at Dream Concert 2017 Upper: Min-hyun, Seong-wu, Kuan-lin, Jin-young, Daniel, Ji-sung Lower: Jae-hwan, Dae-hwi, Ji-hoon, Woo-jin, Sung-woon (From left to right)
Wanna One performing atDream Concert2017
Upper: Min-hyun, Seong-wu, Kuan-lin, Jin-young, Daniel, Ji-sung
Lower: Jae-hwan, Dae-hwi, Ji-hoon, Woo-jin, Sung-woon (From left to right)
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active
  • 2017–2019
  • 2021–2022
Labels
Spinoff ofProduce 101 season 2
Past members
Websitewannaonego.mwave.me/wannaone

Wanna One(Korean:워너원) was a South Koreanboy bandformed byCJ E&Mthrough thesecond seasonofProduce 101.[1]The group was composed of 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,andHa Sung-woon.The group debuted on August 7, 2017, underSwing EntertainmentandCJ E&M.Their contract ended on December 31, 2018, but their final activity as a group was their single album B-side released on January 27, 2022.

History

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Pre-debut:Produce 101

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Main article:Produce 101 (season 2)

Wanna One was formed through the 'survival' competition seriesProduce 101(season 2),which aired onMnetfrom April 7 until June 16, 2017. Out of an initial101 traineesrepresenting various agencies, the final 11 were chosen by audience voting and announced via live television broadcast.[2]

Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry.Park Ji-hoonwas achild actorand had appeared indrama seriessuch asKimchi Cheese SmileandThe King & I.[3]He also made appearances on several variety shows alongside the boy bandsBig BangandSS501.[4]In 2012,Hwang Min-hyunmade his musical debut as a member of the groupNU'EST.Kim Jae-hwanmade his first appearance onseason 2 ofKorea's Got Talentbut was eliminated during the semi-final. In 2014,Ha Sung-woonhad previously debuted as a member of the groupHotshot.

2017: Debut with1X1=1 (To Be One)and1-1=0 (Nothing Without You)

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Wanna One performing at the Incheon K-POP Concert on September 9, 2017.

Wanna One signed withYMC Entertainment(who previously managedseason one's winning groupI.O.I).[5]Unlike I.O.I, however, Wanna One members were not permitted to participate in other activities with their original agencies.[6]

The group participated in a final concert that took place on July 1 and 2, 2017 atOlympic HallinSeoulto mark the end ofProduce 101.[7][6]Wanna One officially debuted at an event titledWanna One Premier Show-Conthat took place at theGocheok Sky Domeon August 7, 2017.[5][8]The group released their debut extended play1×1=1 (To Be One)on August 8, 2017, with the title song "Energetic",originally composed byHuiofPentagonand FlowBlow, with lyrics written by Hui andWooseokof Pentagon.[9][10][11]Two music videos were released for their debut, for "Energetic" and "Burn It Up".[12]

On November 13, Wanna One released their repackaged album,1-1=0 (Nothing Without You),with the title track "Beautiful".[13]With the combined sales of their first album and its repackaged edition, Wanna One became only the third Korean group to sell a million copies of their debut album, and the first sinceSeo Taiji and Boysdid so with theireponymous debutin 1992.[14][15][16]

2018:Golden Age Begins,unit project and world tour

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In February, Wanna One posted a series of teaser images titled2018 Golden Age Begins.[17]On March 5, Wanna One released their special theme track, "I Promise You (I.P.U.)"along with its music video.[18]It was also announced that the number of preorders for their second extended play,0+1=1 (I Promise You)had surpassed 700,000 copies, breaking the previous record set by the group.[19]The album was released on March 19, along with the title track "Boomerang".[20]

In April, Wanna One announced that the members would split into multiple units and collaborate with different artists such asDynamic Duo,Zico,NellandHeizefor their upcoming special album.[21]The album was later revealed to be titled1÷x=1 (Undivided),which was released on June 4 along with the title track "Light".[22][23]

The group also announced their first world tour, titled "One: The World",which would span 13 different cities around the world and begin on June 1.[24][25]

Wanna One's contract with YMC Entertainment expired on May 31. Starting from June 1, Wanna One would be managed under Swing Entertainment, a new agency exclusively established for the group. This new arrangement would still maintain the partnership with YMC.[26][27][28]

On October 30, 2018, Wanna One released a teaser video and also revealed the title of their 1st studio album,1¹¹=1 (Power of Destiny).The album was released on November 19, along with the title track "Spring Breeze".[29]

2019: Final concert and disbandment

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On December 18, 2018, Swing Entertainment released an official statement that the group's contract will end on its original planned date, December 31, 2018.[30]Swing also stated that all agencies came to an agreement that will allow the members to attend scheduled year-end shows and award ceremonies throughout January 2019.[30]The group concluded activities with a final concert (titledTherefore 2019).[30]The concert was held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where the group held their debut showcase.

2021–2022: Reunion

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On November 15, 2021, it was confirmed that the group, exceptLai Kuan-lin,would perform on a reunion stage at the 2021Mnet Asian Music Awardson December 11, 2021.[31]It was also reported thatCJ E&M,together with the members' current agencies, is in talks for the group to have a concert and album in the future.[32]However,Pledis Entertainmentannounced thatHwang Min-hyunis only performing with the group at the 2021Mnet Asian Music Awardsreunion stage, and will return toNU'ESTand his solo projects afterward.[33]Ong Seong-wuis also only scheduled to perform at the reunion stage and will not join subsequent activities, citing the back-to-back filming of his ongoing drama series and two films that he is confirmed to star in.[33]The group performed "Energetic","Burn It Up",and a new song" Beautiful (Part 3) ", scheduled for release on January 27, 2022, as an album titleB-Side.[34]Swing Entertainment also launched the group's YouTube channel for archive purposes.

Impact

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The group was recognized for their brand recognition and marketing power,[35][36]having topped 'Boy Group Brand Power Ranking' published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute for four months;[37][38][39]as well as viewership ratings of the TV shows they appear on.[40][41] In 2017, they ranked second in the 30 "Power People" survey byIlgan Sports,for their influence among broadcasting companies and advertisers;[42]and sixth in the top 10 artist ofGallup Koreasurvey.[43]The group was also chosen as Best K-pop Artist of 2017.[44]For their achievements, Wanna One ranked second onForbes Korea Power Celebritylist, which ranks South Korea's most powerful and influential celebrities, in 2018 and third the following year.[45][46]

Endorsements

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In 2017, Wanna One was featured in 16 advertisements including cosmetics, clothing, mobile games, foods and beverages and more.[47]

Members

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Discography

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Main article:Wanna One discography

Filmography

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Television

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Concert and tours

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Showcases

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  • Wanna One Premier Show-Con (2017)[57]

Headlining tours

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Concerts

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  • Wanna One Final Concert – "Therefore" (2019)[58]

Awards and nominations

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

Wanna One achieved the "Rookie Grand Slam" in 2018, having won Newcomer awards from major award ceremonies such asMnet Asian Music Awards,[59]Golden Disc Awards,[60]Seoul Music Awards,[61]Melon Music Awards[62]andGaon Chart Music Awards.[63]Billboardchose them as the Best New K-Pop Act of 2017.[64]

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