Wanna One Reunion Confirmed: Mnet Sets 2026 Reality Show

The Reunion Nobody Expected (But Everyone Wanted)

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Why This Matters Right Now

Here's the tea: Kim Jae-hwan just finished his military service at the end of last year, which means for the first time since 2019, all 11 members can actually film together without anyone being stuck on mandatory service. That's literally the only reason this is possible now. The members apparently spent time thinking about how to reconnect with Wannables, and they landed on making the show that fans loved most. One official said it straight up: they all agreed to do the reality program that had the most fan support.

Think about the timeline here. Wanna One debuted in 2017 with absolutely insane momentum—we're talking syndrome-level popularity. The group ended official activities in January 2019 after a final concert, and for seven entire years, fans have been waiting. Seven years. And now we're actually getting content that shows them being real with each other again.

What We're Actually Getting

The cool part is that MNet promises Wanna One will be showing a more honest and natural side of themselves through this program. After nearly a decade apart, they're not coming back with some super polished comeback. They're coming back to just... be themselves on camera with their members. That's actually more special than any music release would be at this point, honestly.

The Questions Everyone's Asking

So obviously the next question is: are they dropping new music? MNet hasn't confirmed anything about a comeback album or any official music tracks yet. Right now it's all about the reality show. But honestly, for Wannables who just want to see these 11 people in the same room again, the show itself is huge.

What we do know is that the show's exact format and details are still being finalized. MNet says they'll drop more info as soon as things are locked in. So we're in that exciting waiting period where literally anything could be added to this announcement.

Why Fans Lost It

Pannchoa, Twitter, TikTok—Wannable spaces completely exploded when this dropped on January 2nd. People were not expecting this announcement at the start of 2026. Some fans have been waiting since predebut days, watching them through Produce 101, then through their entire two-year run, then through the painful disbandment. Nine years is a long time to hold onto hope for something like this.

The fact that it's specifically the Wanna One Go format that's making a comeback is also huge for longtime fans. That show was where people fell in love with their personalities, their chemistry, their humor. It wasn't polished idol content—it was them being goofy and real. Getting that back in 2026 hits different than if they'd just announced a concert or a music comeback.

What's Next

MNet will announce concrete broadcast details and full content breakdown whenever they finalize everything. But the first half of 2026 is now marked on every Wannable's calendar. Whether this leads to more projects or just stays as one show, having all 11 members together on screen again is already a win that felt impossible for years.

Honestly, this might be the biggest K-pop reunion news we've gotten in a while. Not because of chart records or records broken, but because of what it represents—that sometimes fandoms actually do get what they're waiting for.