Third-Gen Legendary Boy Group’s Return Sparks Massive Reactions
On New Year’s Day, Mnet dropped a teaser clip, 2026 COMING SOON, which featured Wanna One’s signature tape.
The video ends with the phrase, “See You Again,” which is part of the lyrics from the group’s song, “Spring Breeze.”
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"2026 COMING SOON #우리다시만나 "WANNA ONE????? COMEBACK???? VARIETY SHOW????#WANNABOND #WannaOne #워너원 pic.twitter.com/KdOYrMDyS3
— #WANNABOND (@WANNABOND) January 1, 2026
With this hint, many fans anticipated a possible complete group comeback as some members posted the teaser on social media.
260101 Minhyun and Daehwi posted the teaser link on their insta story #황민현 #이대휘#WANNABOND #WannaOne #워너원 https://t.co/NPBgvXh5w4 pic.twitter.com/zbYMq7Cr7b
— #WANNABOND (@WANNABOND) January 1, 2026
260101 Sungwoon posted the teaser link on their insta story and resposted MNET Plus’s X #하성운 #WANNABOND #WannaOne #워너원 pic.twitter.com/M3Sq6mtk3N
— #WANNABOND (@WANNABOND) January 1, 2026
On January 2, an Mnet official representative announced that the group would return to fans through a new reality series.
While the members were discussing ways to connect with their fans, they agreed to produce a reality program that their fans would enjoy the most. Mnet is currently preparing the program and is aiming to release it in the first half of the year. We will announce specific details as soon as they are finalized.
— Mnet
K-Netizens were pleasantly surprised at the news and wondered if they would release any new music.
- “I had a feeling it would be a reality series.”
- “‘Wanna One Go’ is going to be so much fun.”
- “I wonder if they will release at least one new song?”
- “Yes, a reality series! It’s going to be so fun.”
- “‘Wanna One Go’ was so fun to watch.”
- “Can’t they release one single with the reality series? I mean, I had a feeling it would be a show.”
Meanwhile, Wanna One is an 11-member group formed through Mnet’s audition program, Produce 101 Season 2, and is known as one of the representative third-generation groups.
