Wanna One: The K-Pop Supergroup Fans Never Forgot | K-Pop Cosmos [genFZpr6Axn]
Wanna One may have been created as a temporary group, but their impact was anything but temporary. ✨ In this episode of K-Pop Cosmos, Freyja and Mark explore the story of Wanna One—the eleven-member phenomenon formed through Produce 101 Season 2. From the group’s explosive 2017 debut and unforgettable songs to the emotional end of their original run, Wanna One became one of the defining acts of third-generation K-pop. The original lineup featured Yoon Ji-sung, Ha Sung-woon, Hwang Min-hyun, Ong Seong-wu, Kim Jae-hwan, Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Park Woo-jin, Bae Jin-young, Lee Dae-hwi, and Lai Kuan-lin. Chosen through public voting, the members officially debuted in August 2017 with 1×1=1 (To Be One) and the instantly iconic title track “Energetic.” Freyja and Mark revisit: ✨ How Produce 101 Season 2 assembled the group ✨ The individual personalities and talents behind the eleven members ✨ Why “Energetic” became such a powerful debut ✨ Fan favorites including “Beautiful,” “Boomerang,” “Burn It Up,” and “Spring Breeze” ✨ The chemistry that made Wanna One more than another temporary project ✨ Their emotional farewell and the members’ post-group careers ✨ Why Wannables continued hoping for another reunion ✨ What Wanna One’s return means to longtime and newer K-pop fans Wanna One’s original contract ended in December 2018, followed by their final concerts in January 2019. The group reunited for the 2021 MAMA stage and later released “Beautiful (Part 3)” in January 2022. In 2026, the story opened another chapter with the Mnet Plus reality series WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base, which premiered April 28 and brought the members, their friendship, and their memories back into the spotlight. Mnet Plus has also announced additional WANNA ONE GO in LA content connected to the group’s return to the stage. And yes—the reunion energy is getting even bigger. Wanna One is scheduled for a special performance at KCON LA on August 14, 2026, marking their return to the KCON Los Angeles stage. 💬 Question for Wannables: Which Wanna One song holds the biggest place in your heart—and which member first pulled you into the fandom? 🎥 Watch the episode: K-Pop Cosmos is hosted by Freyja and presented as an Undercover Capes-branded show on Comic Crusaders. Please like, comment, subscribe, and join us as we explore the artists, music, fandoms, and unforgettable stories that make up the K-pop universe. 🌌💖 #WannaOne #워너원 #KPopCosmos #KPopPodcast #Wannable #Produce101 #WannaOneGo #KangDaniel #ParkJihoon #LeeDaehwi #KPopFans