Wanna One releases 2017 vs 2026 selfies: 9 years of unchanged visuals heighten anticipation for Back to Base

On the 15th and 16th, Mnet Plus released selfies that place Wanna One's 2017 debut era and their current 2026 look side by side. The released photos reproduce the same poses and compositions from the debut album group shot to each member's individual selfies, mirroring the poses and compositions from nine years ago and today. This display of time-spanning yet unchanged visuals drew attention from fans and heightened expectations for the upcoming Mnet Plus original reality WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base. The comparison includes nine members: Hwang Min-hyun, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woojin, Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jin-young, Ha Sung-woon, Lee Daehwi, and Yoon Ji-sung. Although each member’s aura has matured over the nine years, the vibe and visual flow from the debut era connect naturally, sparking talk of a visual decalcomanie. Fans are eager for the synergy they might show when Wanna One reunites, guided by both past and present images. According to Mnet Plus, the content will premiere on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM on Mnet Plus, with the same day at 8:00 PM on the Mnet channel. Thus, after a nine-year gap, Wanna One’s journey toward reassembly becomes even clearer to viewers. Global fandom has also reacted that this reveal foreshadows the direction of Back to Base, and interest in the new reality series continues to spread. Wanna One continues to move between the fresh vibe of their 2017 debut and the current mature vibe, with traces of the past and present naturally fitting together. Fans are watching the April 28 premiere and the follow-up broadcast schedule, eager to see how WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base will unfold the story and show the members’ changes and growth. This program about Wanna One’s new journey is expected to offer fans another chance to relive our time across the nine-year gap.