After nine years, Wanna One is returning to KCON LA. The group was formed through the boy group survival show “Produce 101,” where 101 trainees would compete and in the end, only 11 of them would debut. Contestants Yoon Jisung, Ha Sungwoon, Hwang Minhyun, Ong Seongwoo, Kim Jaehwan, Kang Daniel, Park Jihoon, Park Woojin, Bae Jinyoung, Lee Daehwi and Lai Kuanlin debuted through the show and followed through with their one and a half year contract.
Despite the short contract, the group had amassed thousands of fans across the globe and even embarked on a 14 city tour. Following the end of their contracts, the members each went their own ways with some joining new groups, acting, or becoming soloists.
In April of this year, it was reported that the group would reunite for a variety show titled, Wanna One Go: Back to Base, in which only nine of the eleven members would partake. Now, those nine members will head back to LA to take the stage during KCON.
KCON LA is a yearly Korean culture based convention that takes place in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2012, the convention and concert invites K-Pop groups to perform, interact with fans, and take part in giveaways. During the day, fans can explore the convention and find booths dedicated to food, beauty, and more. There are also small stages for performances throughout the day and a meet & greet with a select number of groups.
Each night, KCON hosts the MCountdown Stage. The stage is a full concert experience with over ten acts each night. Each artist gets the chance to perform for fans in the Crypto.Com Arena. This year the show is headlined by NCT 127, ZEROBASEONE, and Tomorrow X Together. Other featured acts include Kickflip, &Team, ILLIT, P1Harmony, MEOVV, and of course, Wanna One.
KCON LA takes place August 14-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Tickets are available now on AXS.com.