On April 1, global K-pop platform Mnet Plus announced that Wanna One’s new reality program, WE WANT TO GO: Return to basewill premiere on April 28.
The group of Kang Daniel, Park Jihoon, Lee Daehwi, Kim Jaehwan, Ong Seongwu, Park Woojin, Lai Kuanlin, Yoon Jisung, Hwang Minhyun, Bae Jinyoung and Ha Sungwoon rose to fame in 2017, making history with their debut at the Gocheok Sky Dome, achieving million-seller status and sweeping both top and first prizes at major award ceremonies.
Even after the project group’s activities ended, the members continued to build successful individual careers as singers, actors and entertainers. Their reunion as Wanna One is expected to bring new excitement and excitement to their fandom, Wannable.
The teaser video released alongside the announcement features members in one-on-one meetings. When asked what they would like to do if they got together, many expressed a desire to film Do you want to go? once again a reality show that previously showed their daily lives, missions and games during their active years.
The original series was widely loved by fans and continues to attract attention online, with memorable clips often shared on social media platforms even after its conclusion.
In addition to the show, Wanna One will hold a surprise fan meeting. On April 6 at 10 a.m. the group will host a “opening ceremony” at DMC Cultural Park in Sangam, Seoul a symbolic place linked to their beginnings where they will meet fans live.
This offline event was organized to celebrate the group’s new journey alongside fans after seven years. Returning to a place full of memories, Wanna One aims to recreate the emotion of their first meeting and officially kick off their return.
The production team stated: “Wanna One were more than just a project group, they were icons of an era. This new reality show, with members who grew up in their respective fields, will be a long-awaited gift for fans.”
WE WANT TO GO: Return to base will premiere on April 28 at 6pm on Mnet Plus and will also air on Mnet at 8pm
Size through Produce 101 Season 2Wanna One debuted on August 7, 2017 as an 11-member project group. Their immense popularity led them to become the first Korean group to debut at Gocheok Sky Dome and they remained active until January 27, 2019.
In their debut year, they won rookie awards at major ceremonies, and in 2018 they achieved a major milestone by winning “Record of the Year” at the Melon Music Awards. Their hit song Beautiful also earned “Song of the Year” at the MBC Plus
After disbanding in 2019, the members followed individual paths until a special reunion stage at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2021, where 10 members reunited (excluding Lai Kuanlin) to perform Beautiful (Part III) and more, rekindling the passion of fans.
Given the long-standing demand for a full meeting, anticipation is now at an all-time high. Fans are eager to see what new stories and chemistry Wanna One will showcase through their upcoming reality program.
Sources: Wikitree
