'Wanna One Go: Back to Base,' 7 Years Later, Still 'Big Smile'.. Combined SNS Views Surpass 35 Million

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Wanna One, returning after seven years, immediately captured global fans' hearts from its first broadcast.

The first episode of 'WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base' (hereinafter 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base'), released via Mnet Plus on the 28th, retained the unique sensibility of the 2017 'Wanna One Go' while featuring a significantly upgraded format, drawing a strong positive response.

Immediately after the first broadcast, key scenes spread rapidly across social media, proving its viral potential. In particular, the cumulative views of videos related to 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base' released through official SNS channels (combined Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) surpassed 35 million views, demonstrating the high interest of global fans.

During the first broadcast, the members' enduring chemistry, which evoked nostalgia for 2017, shone brightly. Especially, Park Ji-hoon and Park Woo-jin of 'Pink Sausage Squad,' whom fans had eagerly awaited, delivered a surprising twist by wholeheartedly playing with toy guns, making their boast that "we are past the age of playing with toys" seem empty, and providing great laughter. Kim Jae-hwan's 'Cotton Candy Shop' skit also stood at the center of the buzz. As members immersed themselves intensely and continued their reactions, Park Ji-hoon added a 'Blue Tooth (?)' boast, creating an unexpected laugh point.

The unveiling of the upgraded 'Wanna Base' individual rooms was the highlight of this episode. In particular, Yoon Ji-sung's room, decorated with the concept of an 'authoritative leader,' shocked the members as soon as he appeared. Upon seeing the framed photo placed in the center of the room, Yoon Ji-sung exclaimed, "Isn't this a memorial portrait?" causing him to fluster, and even Baek Jin-young, who usually has a calm image, burst into laughter, fully reproducing the cheerful atmosphere unique to 'Wanna One Go.'

Following the first broadcast, Mnet Plus platform metrics are also on the rise. Simultaneous connections poured in from countries around the world, proving high interest, and the VOD replay service continues to record consistently high viewership. In particular, 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base' recorded the highest-ever viewership for Mnet Plus original content on the day of its release, proving its viral potential. Fans are pouring out strong reactions such as "It's exactly the same sensibility as back in 2017," "New elements have been added, making it impossible to look away," and "Just seeing the members together makes me emotional."

As 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base' evokes the sensibility of 2017 while adding new elements of fun, anticipation grows for what kind of story it will unfold in the future.

Meanwhile, 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base' is released every Tuesday at 6 p.m. via Mnet Plus (Mnet Plus) and will be broadcast on Mnet at 8 p.m. on the same day.

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