WANNA ONE's Triumphant Return: 'WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base' Captivates Global Fans

WANNA ONE has made a triumphant return after seven years, capturing the hearts of global fans with their first broadcast.

On October 28th, the first episode of 'WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base' was released on Mnet Plus, reviving the unique charm of the 2017 'WANNA ONE GO' while offering an upgraded experience that garnered a hot response.

Following the broadcast, key scenes quickly spread across social media, proving its buzzworthiness. The cumulative views of 'WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base' related videos on official social media channels (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) have surpassed 35 million, demonstrating the high interest from global fans.

The first episode shone with the members' chemistry, reminiscent of 2017. Notably, the long-awaited duo 'Bunsoodan' (Park Ji-hoon and Park Woo-jin) provided great laughs with their playful antics, despite claiming they were too old for toys. Kim Jae-hwan's 'cotton candy shop' skit also became a focal point, with Park Ji-hoon's unexpected 'blue teeth' moment adding to the humor.

The highlight of the episode was the reveal of the upgraded 'Wanna Base' personal rooms. Yoon Ji-sung's room, themed as 'authoritative leader,' shocked the members with its decor. His reaction to a framed photo, jokingly asking if it was a memorial picture, and Bae Jin-young's laughter captured the show's signature lighthearted atmosphere.

Post-broadcast, Mnet Plus platform metrics have shown an upward trend, with simultaneous global logins indicating high interest. The VOD replay service continues to record high views. Notably, 'WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base' achieved the highest viewership for Mnet Plus original content on its release day, proving its buzzworthiness.

Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr