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Wanna One Reunites After 9 Years for KCON LA
7 Jul
Summary
- Wanna One reunites for KCON LA's M Countdown concert on August 14.
- Nine members will perform, with Kang Daniel and Lai Kuan-lin absent.
- KCON LA also features popular K-drama actors and other K-pop groups.
The beloved K-pop group Wanna One is making a highly anticipated return to the KCON stage at KCON LA 2026. This special reunion performance will take place during the M Countdown concert on Friday, August 14, nearly a decade after their initial KCON appearance in 2017. Nine of the group's members are confirmed to participate.
Fans will be thrilled to see Park Ji-hoon, Lee Daehwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Yoon Ji-sung, Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young, and Ha Sung-woon together again. While Kang Daniel is currently serving mandatory military duty in South Korea, and Lai Kuan-lin has moved on to a career in film directing in China, the reunion highlights the members' individual flourishing careers.
Each member has pursued successful solo ventures in music and acting. Notably, Ong Seong-wu is set to star in the new K-drama "Ossakhan Yeonae" on July 18. Hwang Min-hyun is currently on an Asian tour and recently appeared in the Netflix series "Study Group." Lee Daehwi and Park Woo-jin are active members of AB6IX.
KCON LA 2026, held from August 14 to August 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will feature Wanna One alongside other notable K-pop artists such as TREASURE and &TEAM, with NCT 127 as headliners. The event will also host special guest appearances by Korean actors Lee Jun Hyuk and PARK EUN BIN, as well as Sangheon Lee.
KCON is recognized globally as the largest festival celebrating Korean music, beauty, fashion, culture, and lifestyle. Tickets for the convention and concert are still available, offering various packages and fan experiences.
