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'Produce 101' season 2: Where are they now?

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Posted by jennywill Saturday, September 16, 2017

It's now been three months since 'Produce 101' season 2 ended on June 16th. The show has gotten a lot of people heavily invested in its trainees, and not just the top 11 boys. Now that it's been 3 months, what are the 101 (or 98) boys up to?

2. Wanna One

The most obvious ones are the top 11 boys Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Lee Dae Hwi, Kim Jae Hwan, Ong Seong Wu, Park Woo Jin, Lai Kwan Lin, Yoon Ji Sung, Minhyun, Bae Jin Young, and Sungwoon. The boys are keeping very busy with Wanna One schedules, and are aiming to come back with a repackage in November.

3. Jung Se Woon

Jung Se Woon has debuted successfully under Starship Entertainment with "Just U". He brings out his trademark guitar on stage and steals hearts with his beautiful voice, so it's no surprise that his song has even been nominated for #1 alongside EXO even though he's just debuted.

4. NU'EST W

Aron wasn't in 'Produce 101', but JR, Baekho, and Ren have come back to their original group and are enjoying a surge in a success that still leaves the members thinking they're dreaming. The boys are coming back soon as the unit 'NU'EST W' on October 10th.

5. MXM

Lim Young Min and Kim Dong Hyun have debuted as the unit MXM, as they wait for the rest of the Brand New Music boys to fully debut as a group. Their debut song "I'm the One" is a catchy tune, and they've already snagged endorsement deals.

6. YUEHUA Sprouts

As the YUEHUA boys (affectionately dubbed the YUEHUA sprouts) prepare for debut, Ahn Hyung Seob and Lee Eui Woong have been very busy going on various variety shows. Ahn Hyung Seob is also on a web drama with A Pink's Namjoo and fellow 101-trainee Yu Seon Ho.

7. Yu Seon Ho

Yu Seon Ho is keeping just as busy as his labelmate Lai Kwan Lin, as he's already scored endorsement deals, numerous photoshoots, variety shows, and much more. He's been in featured 10cm's recent MV "Pet", and is starring in a web drama with Ahn Hyung Seob and A Pink's Namjoo.

8. Samuel Kim

Samuel Kim has debuted with "Sixteen" (an homage to his age) with Brave Entertainment. He's been a trainee for a long time, starting from when he was very young in Pledis Entertainment. He's gone through a lot, but has finally received the recognition he deserves. He'll be coming back with a full album in October.

9. The Boyz

Joo Hak Nyeon will be joining the rest of the incredibly good looking Cre.ker Entertainment boys (named The Boyz). They're getting ready to debut and currently have a reality show called 'Flower Boys Cafe'. Look forward to The Boyz debuting in later in the year.

10. Yong Guk & Si Hyun

The Choon Entertainment trainees have debuted in a unit for now (they'll be debuting as a full group with other trainees later). Yong Guk & Si Hyun's "the.the.the" was a slow, groovy jam produced by some of the best in the K-pop industry. Now that "the.the.the" promotions are over, Kim Yong Guk is now going to be busy with...

11. JBJ

JBJ is made of Kim Yong Guk, Kwon Hyun Bin, Takada Kenta, Noh Tae Hyun, Kim Sang Kyun, and Kim Dong Han. The six boys are gearing up to debut very soon and will have a reality show starting later this month before their official debut on October 18th. Fans are still hopeful that Kim Tae Dong, originally part of the group, may join the group.

12. HOTSHOT

Noh Taehyun also went back to being Kid Monster for his group HOTSHOT, which had a comeback with "Jelly". Noh Taehyun choreographed the comeback song himself, but now he'll be taking a temporary break while he promotes with JBJ.

13. Jang Moon Bok

One of the most iconic trainees of 'Produce 101' season 2 has also been keeping busy. He featured in N.Flying's newest MV to support fellow 101-trainee Yoo Hwe Seung, released single "Let's Walk Together", became the first male idol model for 'L'Oreal Paris' hair products, and most recently was seen on The Boyz' reality show.

14. Kim Tae Dong

Kim Tae Dong's story is the only sad one on this list. He was scheduled to join JBJ, but conflicts with his label The Vibe Label (Major Nine) have prevented him from fulfilling his dreams. Negotiations and talks are still ongoing in hopes that Kim Tae Dong will be able to join JBJ even if he's a little late, and hopefully they pull through.

15. Rainz

Rainz includes seven members: Joo Won Tak, Hong Eun Ki, Lee Ki Won, Byun Hyun Min, Seo Sung Hyuk, Kim Sung Ri, and Jang Dae Hyun. They're another group put together from fan wishes, and will also debut soon in October. Stay tuned for their reality show coming soon.

16. Kim Ye Hyun

There were rumors Kim Ye Hyun would be joining Snuper, but the rumors were ultimately refuted and Kim Ye Hyun left the label to focus on his college entrance and to study for musicals.

17. RBW boys

Out of all the RBW boys, Lee Gun Hee have been the most active as they get ready for debut. Lee Gun Hee was in 'Heyo TV's 1st 'Produce 101' special, and have been in various interviews as well. Recently, the RBW boys had a 'V' app together.

18. TheEastLight

'Produce 101' season 2's youngest contestant Lee Woo Jin has come back to his band TheEastLight, who released an addicting summer song "I Got You". The band uses its young energy for the happiest songs, and show off their talents amazingly on stage.

19. HNB

HNB stands for 'HF Next Boys'. The HF Music Company boys, including Park Woo Dam, Woo Jin Young, Jeong Won Chul, and Cho Yong Geun, released a fan song 'I'm Your Light' and are preparing to debut with the other trainees in the label.

20. AA

S How Entertainment's Arkay and Addcorn have gone back to their stage names and formed the duo 'AA'. They had a fanmeeting on July 23rd, and released their re-debut single 'Flex' on August 3rd.

21. Park Sung Woo

The oldest 'Produce 101' season 2 contestant is now an actor who has been active in webdramas. He has also released an OST song for 'Superhuman Family'

22.

Yoo Hwe Seung has joined FNC Entertainment's band N.Flying and debuted with the song 'The Real'. The hilarious MV features not only N.Flying's talented instruments and vocals, but also fellow 101-trainee Jang Moon Bok.

23. Lee Gwang Hyun

Lee Gwang Hyun hasn't been as active as his fellow labelmate Jung Se Woon, but he recently came to the surface again as a feature on Jung Se Woon's debut mini album with the song "Oh My Goddess". Here's to hoping he debuts soon.

24. Lee You Jin

Lee You Jin has debuted as an actor for 'Youth Generation 2', where he replaced Onew after the latter stepped down because of a controversy. His acting has been generally praised, and many feel he is a good fit for the character.

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