Wanna One: The Phenomenal K-Pop Boy Group and Their Impact
Introduction:
Wanna One is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2017.
Comprising 11 members, the group was formed through the Mnet survival show "Produce 101 Season 2" and was active for just over a year before disbanding in 2018.
Despite their short period of activity, Wanna One quickly gained a massive following and left a lasting impact on the K-Pop industry.
Background and Formation.
• "Produce 101 Season 2" was a survival show in which 101 trainees from various entertainment companies competed for a spot in an 11-member boy group.
• The show was incredibly popular, with the finale episode reaching a peak of over 10 million viewers.
• The 11 members of Wanna One were chosen through a combination of online voting and judges' evaluations.
Career and Impact.
• Wanna One made their debut in August 2017 with their mini-album "1X1=1 (To Be One)" and title track "Energetic."
• The group quickly gained a huge fanbase and set multiple records for their album sales.
Their debut album sold over 700,000 copies, making them the best-selling artist of 2017 in South Korea.
• The group also set records for the most albums sold in the shortest amount of time and the most copies sold by a debut artist.
• Wanna One's popularity also extended beyond South Korea, with the group performing in multiple countries and gaining international fans.
• The group also won multiple awards and accolades, including the "New Artist of the Year" award at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Disbandment.
• Wanna One officially disbanded in December 2018, after fulfilling their contract with their agency.
• The group held a farewell concert and released a final album before going their separate ways.
• The disbandment was met with sadness and disappointment from fans, but the members have gone on to pursue individual careers in music and acting.
Social media fanbase.
Wanna One's social media presence is also significant, with a large following on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Their official Twitter account has over 1.5 million followers, and their Instagram account has over 4.5 million followers. Their Facebook page also has over 3 million followers.
Wanna One's fanbase, known as "Wannabe," is one of the most dedicated and passionate fanbases in the K-Pop industry.
Wannable shows its love and support through various methods, such as buying records, attending concerts, and participating in fan activities.
Industry Statistics.
• According to Google Trends, Wanna One was the most searched K-Pop group in South Korea in 2017 and 2018.
• In 2018, "Wanna One" was the second most searched term in South Korea, behind only the Winter Olympics.
• The group's members were also among the most searched idols in South Korea during this period.
Conclusion:
Wanna One is a K-Pop boy group that made a huge impact in the industry despite their short period of activity.
The group set multiple records for album sales and won multiple awards.
They also gained a huge fanbase both in South Korea and internationally.
Despite their disbandment, the group's legacy and influence can still be seen in the current K-Pop scene.