Finally, they’re back!
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Wanna One has officially reunited on the KCON stage for the first time in 8 years, giving fans an emotional full-circle moment.
The project group took the stage at KCON LA 2026 on August 14, marking their first KCON performance since 2017. The special stage featured nine members, with Kang Daniel, who is currently serving in the military, and Lai Kuanlin, who is focusing on his directing career in China, absent from the reunion.
KCON LA 2026 워너원 – BOOMERANG (부메랑)#KCONLA2026 #WannaOne #워너원 pic.twitter.com/2Oj8etk3JT
— 룽너지🍚 (@roongnergy38) August 15, 2026
The performance comes as part of Wanna One’s long-awaited reunion activities, which began earlier this year through their reality series Wanna One Go: Back to Base.
Fans erupted as the members performed their hit songs together once again, with many calling it one of the most nostalgic moments of this year’s KCON.
KCON LA 2026
WANNAONE – 에너제틱 pic.twitter.com/VMJaX2prfd
— 토리⭐ (@toryhoon05) August 15, 2026
Although it wasn’t a complete 11-member reunion, many fans expressed gratitude that the group was able to reunite at all after years apart.
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- Nice to see them on stage in a long time. Please do a concert for us sometime…
- Wow, so cool of them. This looks like from their peak.
- Wanna One…
- I really need them to do a solo concert. I want to see them in front of my eyes too.
- Our One, this is the start for you guys. Please do a concert in Korea too.
The special stage marked Wanna One’s first KCON appearance in nine years and one of their biggest reunion performances since resuming group activities in 2026.