While their careers diverged, the camaraderie among the former X1 remain alive — something fans saw firsthand at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards on Nov. 14 (KST). Presented by Ilgan Sports, the awards night honored outstanding achievements in Korean music and gave longtime K-pop fans an unexpected yet emotional reunion.
During the ceremony, Kim Yohan, now active as an actor, took to the stage to present the “Best Memory” award to none other than WOODZ (Cho Seungyoun), who flourished as a solo artist after the group’s dissolution.
The sincere exchange between the two deeply touched fans. X1formed through the survival show Produce X 101it was suddenly dissolved in January 2020 following the infamous vote manipulation scandal. Despite this, the lasting respect and affection between the members remained intact.
After the ceremony, Kim Yohan shared his happiness on Instagram Stories with a simple but sincere message: “This makes me so happy. You are so amazing.”
WOODZ responded with equal warmth, reinforcing the depth of their friendship: “I love it even more because you gave it to me.”
The brief reunion quickly resonated with fans, especially those who supported it X1 during their short-lived but impactful era. Many took to social media to express nostalgia and hope for the members’ continued success.
Fan comments included:
“They’ve both come this far. I want even more for them.”
“I was a X1 fan. Time flies, but I continue to support them with all my heart.”
“They were number 1 and number 6: neither of them were part of the maneuvers. They too were victims.”
“I would like to see a X1 meeting one day.”
“They deserve all the happiness and success in the world.”
As fans continue to cheer for both Kim Yohan and WOODZ, this reunion has served not only as a powerful moment of healing, but also as a reminder of the strong bonds formed during their time in X1. Whether through acting or music, these former bandmates continue to shine, individually, but always connected.
Sources: Koreaboo
