"Good work, Wanna One, see you again." 'Wanna One Go in LA' gift-like journey concludes

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Mnet Plus original 'WANNA ONE GO in LA (Wanna One Go in LA)' has concluded with a special lingering impression.

The final episode of 'Wanna One Go,' released on the 8th, showcased a variety of moments reflecting each member's tastes and personalities, from chin-up competitions at Muscle Beach to jazz bars, nighttime swimming, and an LA tour. The members prepared a surprise breakfast for Ong Seong-woo, whose birthday was approaching, and saw off Park Ji-hoon, who departed early due to personal schedules, fully enjoying every moment together and adding warmth to their time.

During the final picnic, the members looked back on their time in LA while viewing photos they had taken themselves. Although they had only two days to practice all together as nine members, they recalled the process of completing stages late into the night after finishing individual schedules. The members shared their thoughts: "The process of becoming one again was a great joy," "an indescribable emotion," and "a time that reminded us once more of the preciousness of every moment." Especially, the statement "It feels like we are finally truly experiencing Wanna One's journey" fully captured the preciousness of this moment, felt only now after each member had gone through their own paths and reunited, adding to the emotional impact.

'Wanna One Go' has been a 'video archive' that recorded the members' time most closely since their debut in 2017, capturing moments of growth and their reunion in 2026 after a long period. In April, 'Wanna One Go' returned with spring breezes, making fans worldwide' hearts beat again. As Wanna One reunited to sing together and share the same stage, these moments were carefully added as new records.

Especially, 'Wanna One Go in LA,' produced as a special two-part series, began following natural comments from the members during previous program filming that "it would be a pity to end it like this." Afterward, with the KCON LA 2026 stage confirmed, the series captured everything from the intense moments of the performance to the free time recorded directly by the members in LA, completing another special page of 2026.

Global interest in 'Wanna One Go in LA' continued until the very end. The cumulative views of related content released through official SNS surpassed 20 million early on, and it was successfully concluded by being watched in over 100 regions worldwide, including Korea. The daily active users (DAU) for 'Wanna One Go in LA' increased by 23% compared to the previous episode, with view counts rising in key regions such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States. Following the first episode, the second also ranked 1st and 2nd in "Global Trending," maintaining top positions for two consecutive weeks. Additionally, all episodes broadcast on Mnet achieved number one ratings across all channels during the same time slot, including terrestrial networks, among female viewers in their 20s, once again demonstrating its ongoing presence.

This 'Wanna One Go in LA' captured both the power on stage and natural moments off stage in the new space of LA, presenting their current image more three-dimensionally. Despite a short group practice period, they showcased a highly polished KCON LA 2026 performance. After the concert, members themselves held cameras to record free and cheerful moments across various parts of LA, vividly capturing natural energy and atmosphere. Most importantly, the final farewell message, "Good work, Wanna One. See you again, Wanna One," simply conveyed the preciousness of their shared moments and hopes for a future reunion, adding a deep lingering impression.

With each member filling another page as Wanna One by carefully accumulating these times together, the final words "See you again, Wanna One" left a lingering feeling of hope to meet once more someday, reminiscent of a Ministry of Personnel Management sentiment. As they approach the 10th anniversary of their debut in 2027, expectations rise for what other gift-like moments may come for Wanna One and Wanna One's fans.

All episodes of Mnet Plus original 'WANNA ONE GO in LA' can be rewatched on Mnet Plus (Mnet Plus), and a special unreleased clip to ease the lingering regret is scheduled to be released exclusively on Mnet Plus on the 15th.

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