The group WANNA ONE, returning as a full group after 7 years, proved its overwhelming media impact from the very first broadcast, instantly capturing the hearts of global fans.
The first episode of “WANNA ONE GO : BACK TO BASE”, revealed on April 28 via MNET PLUS, sparked an enthusiastic response from viewers with an even more improved structure, while maintaining the sensitivity unique to “WANNA ONE GO” broadcast in 2017.
Immediately after the broadcast, associated videos spread rapidly on major communities and social media, and the number of cumulative views on official channels such as INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and TIKTOK exceeded 35 million, proving their still intact influence. Notably, they announced a comeback with a bang by breaking the all-time record for views for an original MNET PLUS content.
In this broadcast, the members’ unchanged chemistry, stimulating the nostalgia of 2017, shone. PARK JIHOON and PARK WOOJIN, the “Bunso-dan” awaited by fans, presented a contrasting charm by engaging in a toy gun battle, making one forget their image as adults. Additionally, the “cotton candy shop” roleplay by KIM JAE HWAN, the reactions of the intensely immersed members, and the unexpected laughter points from PARK JIHOON followed one after another, creating a joyful atmosphere.
The revelation of individual rooms in the improved dormitory, the “WANNA BASE”, also caused a sensation. YOON JISUNG‘s room, decorated according to the concept of “authoritative leader”, plunged the members into shock upon its appearance, and even BAE JIN YOUNG, usually calm, was seized by a fit of laughter, receiving reviews stating that the humor unique to “WANNA ONE GO” was perfectly reproduced.
Fans are showing explosive reactions such as “It’s exactly the same sensitivity as in 2017” or “The simple fact of seeing the members together overwhelms me with emotion”. Public interest is focused on the new stories that WANNA ONE, reunited after a 7-year period of absence, will write in the future.
For global fans who have waited for the reunion for a long time, this show offers emotion and comfort exceeding simple entertainment. The future steps of WANNA ONE, who announced the return of a legend, are expected to cause a strong resonance in the K-pop market once again.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS WANNA ONE
