According to JTBC News, Wanna OneŌĆÖs reunion is being positively discussed ahead of the 2021 MAMA. ŌĆ£The talk about reunion comes up every year before the award ceremonies. But the atmosphere seems to be very positive and assertive this time,ŌĆØ an insider shared. Soon, CJ ENM added, ŌĆ£We are positively discussing various plans such as MAMA, concerts, and albums with all Wanna One members,ŌĆØ raising expectations. In line with the various content frequently seen in the industry nowadays, like collaborations with variety shows and project ŌĆ£actors group,ŌĆØ compromises are being made to avoid any negative effects on membersŌĆÖ solo careers.
The most important thing is the membersŌĆÖ wills. Some of the members have already exchanged related talks and shared opinions of ŌĆ£If we are going to do it, letŌĆÖs do it right.ŌĆØ However, Ong Seung Wu, who was one of the many reasons that the plans for reunion fell through in the past, seems to be the key again. Ong has been focusing on his acting career for a few years, only singing OST songs. Another industry insider commented, ŌĆ£Since I.O.I got back together in May, Wanna OneŌĆÖs reunion seems possible now.ŌĆØ Meanwhile, Wanna One debuted as a project group of MnetŌĆÖs Produce 101 Season 2, which aired in 2017. Their contract ended on December 31st, 2018, and the group officially disbanded, and the members returned to their respective agencies after the last concert in January 2019. ┬Ā Source (1, 2)
