Legendary girl group IOI have officially begun the countdown to their long-awaited reunion, with concrete plans coming to light ahead of their 10th debut anniversary.
IOI consisting of Jeon Somi, Kim Sejeong, Choi Yoojung, Kim Chungha, Kim Sohye, Zhou Jieqiong, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Doyeon, Kang Mina, Lim Nayoung and Yoo Yeonjung was formed through Mnet’s hit survival show Produce 101. The group debuted in May 2016 and concluded project activities in January 2017, making an explosive impact despite its short one-year run.
With 2026 marking the group’s 10th anniversary, the members came together with a shared determination to reunite as a complete group. However, Kang Mina will not be able to participate in the reunion activities due to overlapping schedules with an upcoming drama and its promotional period.
Details about the reunion concert were subtly revealed during KBS Cool FM’s December 22 broadcast Turn up the volume on Oh My Girl Hyojung. Yoo Yeonjung responded to a listener’s question asking for spoilers about the timing of the meeting, saying: “We really wanted to prepare everything secretly and appear suddenly, but since our youngest Somi has already talked about it a lot, many fans already know.”
He continued to confirm, “Yes, we are getting together. I can’t share the details, but the concert venue has already been booked.”
When pressed about the timing, Yoo Yeonjung added, “If we are talking about the beginning, middle or end of the year, probably the beginning to the middle. Think of a hot spring. Since it is such a significant 10th anniversary, we reluctantly decided not to do it. We are preparing very seriously, so please look forward to it.”
The confirmation alone has ignited excitement among longtime fans, many of whom have waited nearly a decade to see IOI reunite on stage. With a venue secured and preparations underway, the group’s reunion concert in spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the year.
Sources: Nate News
