Unreleased videos of Wanna One have finally surfaced after nine years, capturing everyone’s attention!
Mnet Plus announced on the 13th that the cumulative views for videos related to ‘WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base’ across official SNS channels (YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok) have surpassed 100 million. The massive interest surrounding the launch of the reality show proves once again the incredible influence of Wanna One.
In the third episode of the Mnet Plus original reality show ‘WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base’, released on the 12th, ‘Open Base DAY’ took place, where special guests visited the Wanna Base.
The first guest to visit was actor Shin Seung-ho. Having worked with Ong Seong-wu in ‘At Eighteen’, Park Ji-hoon in ‘Weak Hero Class 1’, and Hwang Min-hyun in ‘Alchemy of Souls’, he immediately boosted the mood with his natural chemistry with the members.
After picking a worry-solving item through ‘Euragatcha’, Shin Seung-ho was flooded with questions from the members. When Yoon Ji-sung asked, “Could Wanna One be together again in the future?” Shin Seung-ho gave a meaningful response, saying, “Keep the possibility open,” which left the members cheering with excitement.
BTOB members Lee Min-hyuk and Seo Eun-kwang, who represented the 3rd generation of K-POP alongside Wanna One, as well as Rio and Xinlong from the 5th generation boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, also visited Wanna Base. In particular, ALPHA DRIVE ONE visited at the invitation of Lee Dae-hwi, showing a great senior-junior chemistry that transcended generations. Kim Jae-hwan expressed his affection, saying, “I saw Rio’s stage during his solo activities and he was so good. I knew he would do well,” while the ALPHA DRIVE ONE members couldn’t hide their excitement at meeting legendary seniors.
Lee Min-hyuk also shared a candid confession. “Back then, you guys were so successful that I was jealous,” he admitted. “I was sad that your activity period was so short, so I was truly happy to hear the news that you were gathering again.”
Director Jang Hang-jun also made an appearance, adding to the fun. He gifted a “goods 3-set” consisting of a lightstick, a mug, and a placard he prepared himself. With his signature wit, he brought laughter to the set, jokingly telling Park Ji-hoon, “Ji-hoon doesn’t contact me normally” and “You have to lose weight.”
The episode was filled with more fun moments, including surprise appearances by Park Ji-hoon and Yoon Ji-sung’s dogs, Max and Vero, and behind-the-scenes stories of Kim Jae-hwan and Park Ji-hoon’s music show comebacks. The “Secret of Wanna Base” video revealed at the end left a deep impression on fans. From their 2017 Gocheok Dome debut stage to their MAMA AWARDS winning moments and unreleased pre-debut footage, the members were seen reminiscing with laughter and emotion.
