Nobody was truly ready for this. After years of individual paths, separate careers, and one very emotional disbandment, Wanna One has released new music together — and the fandom that never really let go is currently not okay. In the most beautiful, tear-filled way.
WE WANNA GO: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group | Wanna One |
| New Song | “WE WANNA GO” |
| Released | May 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST |
| Song Type | Main logo song / OST |
| For | Reality show “WANNA ONE GO : Back To Base” |
| Special Contribution | Kang Daniel — narration (currently enlisted in military) |
| Significance | First new music from Wanna One in several years |
The Song That Said Everything
On May 6 at 6 p.m. KST, Wanna One released “WE WANNA GO,” the main logo song of their reality show “WANNA ONE GO : Back To Base.” This marks their first new release as a group in several years, and for a fanbase that has held on through every solo comeback, drama, and military enlistment, it’s the moment they’ve been waiting for.
The song expresses the emotions of the members coming together again after spending several years on individual activities. That concept alone — the bittersweet joy of reunion after time apart — is enough to reduce any long-time Wannable to tears before the first chorus even hits.
And then there’s the detail that makes this even more meaningful. Kang Daniel, who recently enlisted in the military, also contributed through a narration for the song. The fact that the group made sure every member had a piece of this moment — even across the distance of military service — says everything about what Wanna One means to each other, and to their fans.
What Is “WANNA ONE GO : Back To Base”?
For those just catching up, “WE WANNA GO” is the OST for Wanna One’s reunion reality show WANNA ONE GO : Back To Base — a callback to their original WANNA ONE GO reality series that gave fans an intimate look into the group’s daily life during their active years. The Produce 101 season 2 graduates — who debuted in 2017 with an 18-month contract — have always held a special place in K-pop history, and this reunion is a love letter to that legacy.
The show and its OST arrive at a time when K-pop reunions are resonating deeply with global fans who grew up with these groups. For more K-pop music news and group updates, head to TechnoSports Entertainment. And if you want the latest on all things K-pop and K-drama, TechnoSports has all your Hallyu coverage in one place.
Why This Moment Matters
Wanna One’s story is one of K-pop’s most beloved and bittersweet. Formed through a survival show, given only 18 months together, and then separated by contract — they left behind a fanbase that never really moved on. Every solo comeback from Park Ji Hoon, Hwang Minhyun, Ong Seong Wu, and the rest was celebrated, but with an undercurrent of “imagine if they were together.”
“WE WANNA GO” is that imagination made real. And it sounds like coming home.
