Wanna One (워너원) was a popular South Korean Group consisting of the top 11 contestants of the survival show called 'Produce 101 Season 2'. The group is probably most known for their most popular tracks: 'Energetic,' 'Boomerang,' 'I.P.U' (I promise U), 'Light,' 'Beautiful,' 'Spring Breeze,' and 'Beautiful,' to name a few.
The 11 members consist of Yoon Jisung, Ha Sungwoon, Hwang Minhyun, Ong Seongwu, Kim Jaehwan, Kang Daniel, Park Jihoon, Park Woojin, Bae JinYoung, Lee Daewhi, and Lai Kuanlin.
Their contract officially ended on December 31, 2018, and their final official activity as a group was their last concert on January 27, 2019.
So, where are the former members in 2022?
Wanna One reunited for a brief moment as a considered 'gift' to fans to release 'Beautiful Part 3' MV on January 27, 2022 (which currently holds 13.4M views). The group also posted multiple videos leading up to their special MAMA performance (Special, 2021 MAMA).
But as the year went on, what are the members doing now?
Yoon Jisung.
'Heart Sound' for Lee Hong Gi's PlayList.
'MIRO' EP on April 27, 2022.
Jisung enlisted in the military on May 14, 2019, and was discharged on December 13, 2020. Before enlisting, he participated in the musical 'Those Days!'
Jisung's youtube channel also posts various content such as vlogs, behind-the-scenes videos, live clips (live performances of his songs), dance practices, and more.
Ha Sungwoon.
Sungwoon also participated in 'MoonShine' (Original Television SoundTrack' with the song 'Who You Are' on January 3, 2022.
'YOU' EP February 9, 2022.
'Strange World' EP with five tracks on August 24, 2022.
'Our Blues, Part 4' (Original Television SoundTrack' with the song: 'With You' on April 24, 2022.
And 'LA LA POP!' also in 2022.
Sungwoon is also active on his personal Instagram account.
Hwang MinHyun.
MinHyun has returned to do promotions with NU'EST and has since released:
'Votiz Vol 3' called 'Again.'
MinHyun has since posted photos of himself enjoying some relaxing time in ICELAND.
It also appears he has visited the #TAMBURINSPERFUME exhibit/location(?)
ONG SeongWu.
SeongWu has resumed his acting career by starring in the dramas 'At Eighteen' and 'More Than Friends.'
Recently, he has been posting a series of videos and live streams for fans. His most recent live stream was celebrating his fandom's (WELO's) birthday.
Kim JaeHwan.
JaeHwan is also active on his social media, including his most recent posting, ''김재환(KIM JAE HWAN) ‘그 시절 우리는’ Dance Practice' on October 4, 2022. Including behind-the-scenes videos, YouTube #SHORTS, and more.
Kang Daniel.
Kang Daniel has recently been posting videos promoting his recent release named 'Parade' on the Kelly Clarkson Show. As well as other MV's such as 'Don't Tell' (Feat. Jessi'). On October 4, 2022, he posted [JOY RIDE] MV with Warner Music Japan, that currently has 28K views.
He has also posted a video of the viral trend from Street Man Fighter of Zico's Song 'New Things' (Feat. Homies).
He has also been posting lots on his Instagram lately regarding his pets, friends, a mic within the recording studio, photos from #apanstarawards, and more.
Park Jihoon.
Not only is Jihoon known as the Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, and Visual in Wanna One. But he is also an emerging and fantastic actor in the drama 'Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency' and, most notably, 'At A Distance Spring is Green,' where he has grabbed a handful of new fans' attention for his skills.
On September 30, 2022. Jihoon recently made a comeback with the powerful single 'Moon&Back' showcasing his ever-growing skills as a singer.
Like the members, Jihoon is also the most active on TIK TOK and Instagram.
Park WooJin.
He is most known for his roles in Wanna One and AB6IX. And not only was he featured on Lee EunSang's solo debut single 'Beautiful Scar' on August 31. But WooJin and AB6IX have been credited for writing/co-writing some of the most recent songs, 'Complicated,' 'SugarCoat,' 'Resonance,' and 'CHANCE' (Korean VER).
It is also posted that WooJin is noted as the ONLY lyricist for his solo track 'CONSOLATION' for AB6IX's Special Album: 'Complete with YOU' EP that was released on January 17, 2022.
Bae JinYoung.
Not only has Bae JinYoung debuted in Wanna One and CIX, but he also debuted as a solo singer/artist on April 26, 2019, with 'Hard to Say GoodBye.' Since then, he has also released 'I believe' on September 25, 2020, with Kim YO HAN.
Bae Jin Young is currently the Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Center, and Face of the Group in 'CIX.' They most recently released the Japanese Album 'Pinky Swear' on March 30, 2022. And the Korean Album, 'OK' Episode 1: OK NOT' EP on August 22, 2022.
Lee Daewhi.
Similar to fellow member Park WooJin, Daewhi has since also debuted in AB6IX. He is the Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, and Sub Rapper within the group. He is probably most known for being a talented lyricist and music composer. Most notable is the song: 'Hollywood' of which he composed the song that the Brand New Music Trainees performed in the first episode.
Also, like the other AB6IX members on their 'Complete with you' EP, Daewhi is credited for many tracks, including his own solo track. 'In Your Eyes.'
Lai Kuanlin.
Kuanlin debuted as a member of Wanna One and as a member of the project duo 'WOOSEOK x KUANLIN' that featured Pentagon's Wooseok. He has since left Cube Entertainment. He is currently focused on spending time/ activities in China.
He looks healthy, happy, and well on his most recent Instagram Posts.
Wishing good luck to all former and current members of Wanna One!
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This is missing so many big accomplishments and some of this info is out of date. I don't even know where to begin. Did you just take a brief look at their SNS and write what you saw? What the heck.