Produce 101 Season 2: Where Are They Now?
It’s been 5 years’s since the second season of Produce 101 has ended.
Here’s what the nation’s boys have been up to since then and what is coming up for them in the future!
Rank 1: Kang Daniel
Daniel has been the center for Wanna One!
Following Wanna One’s disbandment on February 1, Daniel transferred from MMO to LM Entertainmen and opened various SNS accounts. He terminated his contract with the agency later.
On June 10, he founded his own agency known, KONNECT Entertainment, ahead of his solo debut.
Not only does he get the most variety show appearances, he also gets the most CF’s. On July 25, 2019 he debuted as a soloist, with the single “What Are You Up To”.
Rank 2: Park Jihoon
Jihoon is one of Wanna One’s rappers and dancers! He returned to his label Maroo Entertainment and also got a lot of CF’s and variety appearances. On March 26, 2019 he made his solo debut with the song ‘L.O.V.E’ he’s been promoting himself as soloist ever since.
Rank 3: Lee Daehwi
Daehwi is Wanna One’s lead vocalist and one of their maknaes! Daehwi debuted with Park Woojin and the boys of MXM’s in the boy group AB6IX on May 22, 2019.
Rank 4: Kim Jaehwan
On Produce 101, Jaehwan was a independent trainee without a company. Once he debuted with Wanna One, he signed a contract with Stone Music Entertainment. He debuted as a soloist on May 20, 2019 with the single “Begin Again”.
Rank 5: Ong Seongwoo
Seongwoo is Wanna One’s lead vocalist and one of their lead dancers. He started his acting career, with a lead role in the drama “At Eighteen” (2019). He debuted as a soloist on January 9th, 2020 with the song ‘We Belong’. He has been working more as actor under Fantagio.
Rank 6: Park Woojin
Woojin is the main rapper and main dancer of Wanna One. He debuted, together with Daehwi, in the boy group AB6IX on May 22, 2019.
Rank 7: Lai Guanlin
Guanlin is Wanna One’s rapper, visual and maknae. In March 11, 2019 he debuted in the unit Wooseok x Kuanlin, along with Pentagon‘s Wooseok. On July 20, 2019, it was reported that Kuanlin has requested to leave his agency Cube Entertainment.
He regularly post’s on social media (@official_lai_kuanlin).
Rank 8: Yoon Jisung
Jisung is the leader of Wanna One! On April 25, 2019 Jisung released the album “Dear Diary” with the title track being “I’ll be there.” On May 14, 2019 Jisung enlisted into the military and was officially discharged on December 13 2020 early following the COVID-19 protocol.
He left his label LM Entertainment and signed under DG Entertainment and has been promoting himself as soloist.
He released his 3rd mini album “Miro” under his new label on April 27, 2022 with title “BLOOM”.
Rank 9: Hwang Minhyun
Minhyun is Wanna One’s lead vocalist. After Wanna One, Minhyun returned to Pledis Entertainment and continues making music with his original group Nu’est. The group disbanded On February 28, 2022, due to some member’s not renewing their contract’s with Pledis Entertainment he decided to renew.
He made his solo debut on February 27, 2023 with the mini album Truth or Lie.
Rank 10: Bae Jinyoung
Jinyoung is Wanna One’s sub vocalist and visual. Jin Young returned to C9 Entertainment and debuted as a member of CIX on July 23, 2019.
Rank 11: Ha Sungwoon
The last member of Wanna One is Sungwoon, who’s the groups main vocalist! Before Produce 101, Sungwoon had debuted in Hotshot. He debuted as a soloist on February 28, 2019, with the song “Bird”. He has been promoting himself as soloist ever since the show and not returning to his original group Hotshot.
On November 2, both he and Star Crew Entertainment announced that his exclusive 7-year contract with them expired on October 31 and he decided not to renew. He released one final album under the agency, “Electrified : Urban Nostalgia” on November 19.
On December 24, it was announced that Sungwoon has signed an exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment.
He released new album on his new label called, “Strange World”, on August 10, 2022.
Rank 12: Jung Sewoon
Sewoon debuted as a soloist a few days after the last episode of Produce 101 finished airing. Since then, he’s released 3 mini albums and has released 2 OST’s for “Wok of Love” & “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” and has joined up with former Produce 101 Season 2 contestants, Youngmin, Donghyun and Gwanghyun for YDPP.
He has been promoting himself as soloist under Starship Entertainment.
Rank 13: Kang Dongho
Dongho has returned to his original group Nu’est and will promote with the remaining 3 members (JR/Jonghyun, Ren/Minki and Aron) under the name Nu’est W (the W standing for Wait [for Minhyun to return]).
Minhyun returned and group started promoting together. The group disbanded On February 28, 2022, due to some member’s not renewing their contract’s with Pledis Entertainment he decided to renew.
He made his solo debut on October 12, 2022 with the mini album “Absolute Zero”.
Rank 14: Kim Jonghyun
Jonghyun has returned to his original group Nu’est and will promote with the remaining 3 (Dongho/Baekho, Ren/Minki and Aron) members under the name Nu’est W (the W standing for Wait [for Minhyun to return]). Jonghyun has also participated in many variety shows and has become a permanent member of the variety show “Night Goblin”
Minhyun returned and group started promoting together. The group disbanded On February 28, 2022, due to some member’s not renewing their contract’s with Pledis Entertainment he decided to not renew.
On May 16, Evermore Entertainment revealed that JR had signed an exclusive contract with them so he could focus on his promotions as a solo artist and actor under his full name Kim Jong Hyeon.
He debuted solo on November 8, 2022 with his debut mini album, Meridiem.
Rank 15: Lim Youngmin
Youngmin debuted in September 2017 with label mate Donghyun under MXM. He and Donghyun have released 3 mini albums together and have also debuted under YDPP with Sewoon and Gwanghyun!
He debuted in the boy group group AB6IX with Daehwi & Woojin and Donghyun.
Since his DUI Youngmin has left the group (AB6IX).
Rank 16: Ahn Hyungseob
Hyungseob debuted with fellow Yuehua Entertainment member Euiwoong to form HyungseopXEuiwoong with the song “It Will be Good”. Since then, the duo has made multiple comebacks and were preparing for a Yuehua trainee debut! Hyungseob has also acted with Produce 101 contestant Yoo Seonho in “Rebel Detectives” and “Rebel Detectives 2”.
He debuted in boy group TEMPEST on March 2, 2022 with title “Bad News”.
Rank 17: Yoo Seonho
Seonho has debuted as a soloist in April 2018 with the song “When Spring Comes”. Seonho has also been acting in in “Rebel Detectives” and “Rebel Detectives 2”. Cube Entertainment has confirmed him for their boy group!
Rank 18: Kim Samuel
Kim Samuel also debuted as a soloist almost immediately after Produce 101 Season 2 finished airing, gaining him to nickname “The 2nd Kim Chungha”! Since then, Samuel has been releasing many songs and acted in “Revenge Note 2”
On June 8, 2019, Samuel announced that he would be promoting as an independent artist, but Brave Entertainment stated that they would take legal action against his decision, stating that they have not parted ways. This resulted in Samuel and his family requesting to terminate his contract.
On November 17, 2021, the Seoul Central District Court announced that Samuel has won his lawsuit to terminate his contract with Brave Entertainment.
On January 13, 2022, Brave Entertainment announced that they have settled matters over his contract and will officially end their disputes against Samuel.
He regularly post’s on social media (@its_kimsamuel).
Rank 19: Ju Haknyeon
Ju Haknyeon debuted under Cre.ker Entertainment with The Boyz! Later Cre.ker merged with Play M Entertainment and became IST Entertainment the group The Boyz is promoted there.
Rank 20: Choi Minki
Minki has returned to his original group Nu’est and will promote with the remaining 3 members (Dongho/Baekho, Jonghyun/JR and Aron) under the name Nu’est W (the W standing for Wait [for Minhyun to return]). Minhyun returned and group started promoting together. The group disbanded On February 28, 2022, due to some member’s not renewing their contract’s with Pledis Entertainment he decided to not renew.
Later, on May 7, 2022, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren had officially signed on with the agency as a solo artist. He debuted solo on on June 13, 2023 with mini album “Ren’dezvous“.
Rank 21: Kim Yongguk/Jin Longguo
On October 18, 2019, Yonnguk debuted in the Produce 101’s fan made project group JBJ. After JBJ’s disbandment, he returned to his label Choon Entertainment and Yongguo debuted again with fellow label mate and Produce 101 contestant Shihyun in Longguo&Shihyun. He debuted as a soloist on June 13th, 2018 with the song ‘Clover’.
He regularly post’s on social media (@hiimlonggu).
Rank 22: Kwon Hyunbin
After Produce 101, Hyunbin debuted in JBJ. In February 2018, YG K+ (The company Hyunbin joined the show with) confirmed that he would be double-managed under YG K+ and YG Entertainment. He debuted as a soloist on August 19th, 2019 with the song ‘Genie’.
Rank 23: Lee Euiwoong
Euiwoong returned to Yuehua Entertainment and debuted with Ahn Hyungseob and formed HyungseobxEuiwoong with the song “It Will be Good”. Since then, the duo has made multiple comebacks and were preparing for a Yuehua trainee debut!
He debuted in boy group TEMPEST on March 2, 2022 with title “Bad News”.
Rank 24: Takada Kenta
Kenta debuted on October 18 with JBJ. Kenta was a bit inactive after the disbandment, but has now re-debuted with fellow JBJ member Sanggyun inJBJ95.The duo group filled a lawsuit against their agency and won the lawsuit.
Rank 25: Noh Taehyun
After Produce 101 ended, Taehyun returned to former group Hotshot for the song “Jelly”. Then 3 months later, Taehyun debuted as the leader of JBJ. He has now returned to Hotshot!
He made his solo debut on January 24, 2019 with his first mini album “Birthday”.
Hotshot disbanded on March 30th, 2021.
Rank 26: Kim Sanggyun
Sanggyun debuted with JBJ. After JBJ’s disbandment, fans thought he would return to his original group ToppDogg (XENO-T) but his company confirmed he would return to the agency, but not the group. Sanggyun has re-debuted with Kenta in JBJ95. Sanggyun left Hunus Entertainment and has signed a contract with Star Road Entertainment, which is the company that manages Kenta. The duo group filled a lawsuit against their agency and won the lawsuit.
Rank 27: Jang Moonbok
Jang Moonbok has since been included in many CF’s and advertisements. He debuted on July 1, 2016 under the name JMVOK with the single Hip Hop President under ONO Entertainment. He later debuted in company’s first boy group LIMITLESS on July 9, 2019. The company later shutdown but the group did not disband.
Rank 28: Kim Donghyun
Donghyun debuted in September 2017 with label mate Youngmin under MXM. He and Youngmin have released 3 mini albums together and have also debuted under YDPP with Sewoon and Gwanghyun!
He debuted in the boy group group AB6IX with Daehwi & Woojin.
Rank 29: Kim Donghan
Donghan debuted as the maknae of JBJ. After their disbandment, Donghan returned to his label OUI Entertainemnt and debuted as a soloist with the song “Sunset” and has made his first comeback in October 2018!
Later it was revealed he will debut in company’s first boy group.
He debuted in the boy group WEi on October 5th, 2020 with the song ‘TWILIGHT’.
Rank 30: Kim Taedong
Taedong was originally supposed to debut along with JBJ, but because of conflicts with his company The Vibe Label (now known as Major9), he couldn’t. Although he has reconciled with the company, he hasn’t be inactive making music but fans hope for him to debut in a group or as a soloist. He was suppose to debut in the group GIDONGDAE but they disbanded before debut.
He was revealed in a mysterious teaser for a brand-new boy group called OMEGA X under Spire Entertainment on March 18, 2021.
He debuted in the boy group OMEGA X on June 30, 2021 with title “VAMOS”.
Rank 31: Seo Sunghyuk
Sunghyuk debuted in the group RAINZ which was made up of eliminated Produce 101 Season 2 trainees. Since the disbandment of RAINZ, he left his label WH Creative and later it was revealed on June 6, 2019, Sunghyuk signed an exclusive contract with Think About Entertainment.
He released a digital single titled “Good Night, My Dear” on September 24, 2019 as a special gift to his fans. Sunghyuk has been covering dances with the pre-debut members of DREAMER.
He was a contestant on MBC survival show “Extreme Debut: Wild Idol” where he ranked 4th in the final’s making him a member of a project boy group TAN under Think Entertainment.
He debuted in boy group TAN on March 10, 2022 with the tittle “Du Du Du”.
Rank 32: Kim Yehyeon
After Produce, many fans assumed he would debut with the group SNUPER, but that was denied and cleared up by Yehyun himself. Yehyun has left his company WIDMAY Entertainment. He was suppose to debut in the group GIDONGDAE but they disbanded before debut.
He was posting on social media but later deleted it.
Rank 33: Lee Keonhee
Keonhee returned to RBW Entertainment and has been training to debut. He debuted with ONEUS on January 9, 2019.
Rank 35: Park Woodam
Woodam was a member of HNB (Happy Face Next Boys). Park Woodam, Jo Yonggeun and Woo Jinyoung debuted in the boy group D1CE on August 1st 2019. The group disbanded on January 20, 2023.
Rank 35: Lee Woojin
After Produce, Woojin returned to Media Line Entertainment as a trainee. About 2 months later, Woojin debuted as the newest member of The East Light. Unfortunately, The East Light disbanded in October 2018.
He regularly post’s on social media (@the_greatest_woojin).
Rank 36: Jung Dongsoo
He left S How Entertainment and signed under Kairos Entertainment Dongsoo debuted with fellow Produce contestant Kim Namhyung (Rank 52) under the name AA. He left Kairos Entertainment and now is signed under Enterarts.
He regularly post’s on social media (@naneundongsu).
Rank 37: Park Sungwoo
After Produce 101, Sungwoo began taking acting lessons under his label HIM Entertainment. His first acting role was in “Crushes: Special Edition”
Rank 38: Hong Eunki
Eunki debuted as a member of RAINZ. In May 2018, Eunki was casted back in encore of the play “Yeodo”. He debuted as a soloist on July 19, 2019 with the song ‘Blow’.
Rank 39: Yoo Hweseung
After he was eliminated from Produce 101, he returned to his label FNC Entertainment and later on June 19, 2017 Hweseung was added as the 5th member of N.Flying.
Rank 40: Woo Jinyoung
Jinyoung was a contestant on the YG Entertainment show Mix Nine where he ranked 1st with a promise to debut in a 9-member group for 9 months. YG never ended up debuting the group, so his company Happy Face Entertainment is in an active lawsuit against YG Entertainment. Besides that, Jinyoung was a member of HNB (Happy Face New Boys). Park Woodam, Jo Yonggeun and Woo Jinyoung debuted in the boy group D1CE on August 1st 2019. He also released solo stuff on June 9, 2022 with tittle “Happy Birthday”. The group disbanded on January 20, 2023.
Rank 41: Joo Jinwoo
Jinwoo left his original company MMO Entertainment and signed under the acting company, Finecut Entertainment. In July 2018, Jinwoo debuted as a soloist with the song “Ever”. He has been focusing on his acting ever since. He regularly post’s on his social media (@joojinwoo).
Rank 42: Yeo Hwanwoong
Hwanwoong returned to RBW Entertainment and has been training to debut. He debuted on January 9, 2019 with ONEUS.
Rank 43: Justin Hwang
Justin returned to China to compete in the show Idol Producer where he ranked 4th and debuted in C-Pop boy group Nine Percent. He also debuted in Yuehua Entertainment C-Pop boy group NEXT on November 8th, 2019 with the song ‘WYTB’. He debuted as a soloist on November 5th, 2018 with the song ‘Hard Road’.
He regularly post’s on social media (@justin_huangmh).
Rank 44: Lee Gwanghyun
Gwanghyun debuted with fellow Starship trainee Sewoon & MXM members Youngmin and Donghyun under YDPP. He has left Starship Entertainment and releases music on his soundcloud and post’s on social media (@kwanghyun07). He seems to be the owner of a cafe in Incheon now.
Rank 45: Byun Hyunmin
After the disbandment of RAINZ, Hyunmin returned to K-Tigers E&C and debuted in the co-ed group K-TIGERS ZERO on September 19th, 2019 with the songs ‘Now’ and ‘Side Kick’.
He regularly post’s on social media (@bhm__99).
Rank 46: Yoon Heeseok
After the show, he left Jellyfish Entertainment and signed with ONO Entertainment. He debuted in the group Limitless on July 9th, 2019 with the song ‘Dream Play’. He left the group on May 26th, 2020. After his departure from the group he revealed that he had been diagnosed (and is receiving treatment for) depression, anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
He regularly post’s on social media (@dilution_y).
Rank 47: Kim Seongri
Seongri is the former leader of the project group RAINZ. He returned to his label C2K Entertainment and made his solo debut on April 14th, 2019 with the song ‘그게 너라서 (That’s You)’.
He is participating on MR. TROT 2.
He regularly post’s on social media (@seongri0406).
Rank 48: Kim Sangbin
After the show ended Sangbin debuted under the stage name BIL on December 12th, 2017 with the song ‘Juicy’. He later changed his stage name to n99d (pronounced as need) and still releases music and works as a producer.
Rank 49: Kim Taewoo
He still appears to be with his group Rion Five.
Rank 50: Lee Junwoo
Junwoo left FENT Entertainment and joined MBK entertainment was apart of the pre-debut boy group MBK Boys. However later Pocketdol subsidiary of MBK showed the full lienup of the boy group BAE173 and he was not in the lineup he opened instagram (@dlwnsdnd) and left MBK.
Rank 51: Jung Jung (Zhu Zheng Ting)
He returned to China where competed on the show Idol Producer where he ranked 6th and debuted in C-Pop boy group Nine Percent. He returned to Yuehua Entertainment and later debuted in company’s C-POP boy group NEXT on November 8th, 2019 with the song ‘WYTB’. He also made his solo debut on December 21st, 2018 with the song ‘THE WINTER LIGHT (冬日告白)’.
He regularly post’s on social media (@theo_zhuzhengting318).
Rank 52: Kim Namhyung
He left S How Entertainment an signed with his fellow contestant Jeong Dongsu with Kairos Entertainment and debuted in the duo AA. Namhyung also made his solo debut under the stage name UNO BUCKX on July 20th, 2017 with the song ‘4DA20’.
He regularly posted on social media but later deleted it.
Rank 53: Lee Kiwon
Kiwon is a former member of the project group RAINZ, after their disbandment he returned to 2Y Entertainment and was supposed to debut in the group GIDONGDAE but they disbanded before debut. He left his label and has been working indepentently as producer with the stage name ONE.KI on October 26, 2016, he released his first solo single “Run Run Run” and couple of other solo song’s.
He regularly post’s on his social media (@kiwon_1810).
Rank 54: Lee Youjin
After he was eliminated from the show, it was assumed he would return to that career path. He left Namoo Actors and signed under Blossom Entertainment.
He regularly post’ on social media (@youjin0406).
Rank 55: Yoon Jaechan
He returned to Vibe Label which later changed name to Major9 and he debuted in the duo XRO with MIXNINE contestant Hiro on July 16th, 2020 with the songs ‘Chuckle’ and ‘Welcome to my Jungle’.
He was a contestant on MBC survival show “Extreme Debut: Wild Idol” but was eliminated on Episode 7.
He returned to his duo group XRO to promote there bit later the group disbanded on April 12, 2022 and he will continue his acting career under MAJOR9 and post’s regularly on social media (@jaekichann).
He will appear on in a fictional group for a tv show HBO Max called ACT they are stated to debut in 2023.
Rank 56: Kim Yongjin
After the show, he left Wings Entertainment and signed under made his solo debut on September 5, 2017 with digital single album “Different + Ing“.
He signed under Illusion Entertainment where he later debuted in the boy group AWEEK on November 19, 2019 with tittle “Breathe”.
On August 21, 2020 he left the group for unknown reasons.
He later signed under Inhmedia and was added to the group Megamax in October 2021.
Rank 57: Lee Insoo
After the show ended, Insoo joined Purple Entertainment and was set to debut in group Off the Cuff (OTC) but group disbanded on April 9, 2021.
He quit being an idol and founded Hi!THERE, his own agency for content creators he regularly posts on social media (@in_soo_tagram_).
Rank 58: Kim Dongbin
After the show, he was working to treat his trauma-induced depression, and during this time he left Kiwi Media and joined with MLD Entertainment.
He also participated on another MNET survival show Produce X 101 where he was eliminated in Episode 8 Rank:42.
He parted ways with MLD Entertainment and posted regularly on social media but later deactivated it.
In December 2019 he signed under ONE COOL JASCO Entertainment, as per company they were planning to debut him in Korea as long as he is ready.
The company is preparing to debut their first boy group they opened social media on May 20, 2022 called OCJ NEWBIES as pre-debut group name which he was revealed as part of the lineup on May 25, 2022.
(Left the Show) Rank 59: Kim Taemin
He ranked #37 in episode 7 but he left the show for health reasons before the elimination round in episode 8. After he left the show he was in the hospital for three weeks to be treated. When he was released, he held a fan meeting in June of 2017, and decided to pursue acting for the time being under his label Hanaherum Entertainment.
He regularly post’s on social media (@taemin_0000)
(Left the Show) Rank 60: Ha Minho
During Produce 101, Minho was involved in sexual allegations against a minor. He was accused of sexually harassing a minor via Facebook messages. He decided to leave the show and reflect on his behavior, posting a public apology on his Instagram. After he left the show, Mnet edited him out of every shot in the following episode, simply by cutting the screen or blurring out his figure if necessary.
He eventually left The Vibe Label and is currently an independent trainee. Not much has been heard from him aside from his Instagram posts (@min.h_o13) and when he releases music on SoundCloud “HA MINHO“.
Rank 61: Seong Hyunwoo
Hyunwoo left Vibe Label and signed under ONO Entertainment which later he debuted in the group Limitless on July 9th, 2019 with the song ‘Dream Play’. The group unofficially disbanded.
He made his solo debut on February 18, 2021 with the digital single “I Still Love You”.
On January 12, 2023, Hyun Woo revealed through his Instagram that he won his lawsuit against ONO Entertainment to suspend his exclusive contract.
He regularly post on social media (@a_stru_m)
Rank 62: Ju Wontak
Wontak is a former member of the project group RAINZ. He returned to his company 2ABLE and then made his solo debut on November 25th, 2018 with the song ‘In The Light’.
On May 23, 2019, it was reported Won Tak had submitted certification of contents to terminate his contract with 2ABLE Company. His agency responded that they would take legal action against him after which he released a statement on Instagram explaining that the company’s CEO was being investigated for fraud and embezzlement and that he had not received any earnings for his activities while with RAINZ.
He regularly post on social media (@j_wontagii).
Rank 63: Choi Dongha
After the show ended he returned to his label DS&A Entertainment where during 2018, he promoted with the group ATEEN in Japan before their official debut in Korea.
The group disbanded pre-debut due to sexual assault of their CEO.
He regulalry post’s on social media (@_cdh_0118).
Rank 64: Jeong Joongji
He returned to his company Wayz but later in May, it was revealed that he had left Wayz.
On July 27, Think Technique Laboratory had announced that he had signed a contract with them.
On September 20, 2022, Joongji’s mom revealed in a tweet that Joongji had taken his life on September 9.
Rank 65: Kwon Hyeop
After the show he expressed conflicting thought and wanting to stop pursuing his dream of becoming an idol. In early 2019, Hyeop officially left Maroo Entertainment. He has deleted his social media accounts as well. He is no longer training or pursuing a career in entertainment.
Rank 66: Im Woohyuk
He debuted in the duo UNLOCK with Yoo Jinwon on November 24th, 2017 with the song ‘Slide to Unlock’. The duo seemed to have disbanded but they’re still close with each other. He is apart of CMLA Crew. After the duo’s disbandment he made his solo debut on August 27th, 2019 with the song ‘Time/With You/XX’.
Rank 67: Jeong Hyoujun
He returned to YGKPLUS and is working as actor he has mainly focused on his acting career, landing starring roles in web dramas.
He regularly post’s on social media (@jjjeonghyo)
Rank 68: Son Dongmyeong
Dongmyeong was a contestant on The Unit (Rank 16) he returned to RBW and also debuted in the band ONEWE on May 13th, 2019 with the song ‘Reminisce about All’.
Rank 69: Lee Seokyu
He returned to IT Entertainment and was supposed to debut in the boy group PUREBOY however it’s unknown of the status of PUREBOY. They have not released anything new, and the members are not spotted together. It is assumed the group disbanded as a majority of the members moved to High Choice Entertainment to form the group NTB nothing has been confirmed.
He stopped posting on his social media since 2019 (@leesuekyujjang)
Rank 70: Kim Hyeonwoo
He returned to YGKPLUS working as a model he regularly post’s on his social media (@sssonzino).
Rank 71: Choi Taewoong
Taewoong left MMO and joined Chrome Entertainment where he debuted in the group BZ BOYS on June 17th, 2019 with the song ‘Question’.
Rank 72: Jo Jinhyung
He left CS Entertainment and after the show, he auditioned to be on the YG debut survival show Mixnine but unfortunately did not make the audition cut.
Jinhyung debuted as a soloist under the stage name Joel on July 2nd, 2018 with the song ‘She’s Gone’. Since then he changed his stage name to Jack and releases cover songs.He was listed under FN Entertainment at this time, and had the company profile linked on his YouTube page.
As of 2021 he has stayed out of the spotlight and it is not certain if he is under a new company or still pursuing the idol life.
Rank 73: Yoon Yongbin
He returned to Banana Entertainment and since then he appeared briefly on dramas. In 2021, he was announced as the lead role for the web-drama Light On Me.
He regularly post on social media (@leesaeon).
Rank 74: Han Minho
Minho has under the stage name Burbon on May 31st, 2019 with the song ‘Drowning’ under IT Entertainment.
Rank 75: Yoo Jinwon
Jinwon debuted in the duo UNLOCK with fellow contestant Im Woohyuk on November 24th, 2017 with the song ‘Slide to Unlock’. The duo seemed to have disbanded but they’re still close with each other. He is also apart of the crew CMLA Crew. He made his solo debut with EP “Observe” he releases music frequently on soundcloud “OFJW“.
He regularly post on social media (@ofjinwon).
Rank 76: Kim Yeonkuk
He returned to i.one Entertainment which later company changed the name into LUK Factory.
Yeonkuk and fellow contestant Ryu Hoyeon and Nam Yunsuk debuted in the group NOIR on April 9th, 2018 with the song ‘Gangsta’.
Rank 77: Jeong Sihyun
During Produce 101 he represented GNI Entertainment. However, the CEO was arrested for fraud charges, leaving all artists and trainees without a label. So, he had to take a taxi to Mnet and do his hair and fashion all by himself. However, he continued showed as representing GNI Entertainment on the show.
It’s rumored that he joined Apple of the Eye Entertainment (who signed Royal Pirates), but it’s not confirmed as he has not debuted and is not listed on their official website.
He continues to model and act independently.
Rank 78: Kim Chanyul
After the show, Yul also auditioned for the YG survival debut show, Mixnine. However, he did not make it past the auditions.
He returned to his group JJCC with Choi Hadon the status of JJCC is unknown. They have not had any group activity or promotions so it is assumed they disbanded, although there has been no official word
Rank 79: Choi Seunghyuk
Seunghyuk left Yuehua Entertainment and has changed his name to Choi Seon and later has participated on Bighit survival show I-LAND where he got eliminated on Round 1 in ep. 5.
He is now working as member of the producing team CIELOGROOVE under the name ON. On March 14, 2022, he released his first SoundCloud exclusive, “Die For You“. On November 20, 2022, he made his solo debut with the digital single “24/7”.
He regularly posts on social media (@seonxs).
Rank 80: Lee Hoolim
After the show he left Gini Stars Entertainment and enlisted for his mandatory service in December 2017. He was discharged August 2019 and since, he has mainly been focusing on his modelling and musical acting career.
He was working as a model under YGKLPUS which later he left and signed on with the company Big Punch Entertainment.
He regularly post’s on social media (@sohot_hl).
Rank 81: Kim Jaehan
Jaehan has left MMO and joined WYNN Entertainment, he debuted in the group SPECTRUM on May 10th, 2018 with the song ‘Light It Up’. The group unfortunately disbanded on July 10th, 2020.
He signed under Spire Entertainment where later on March 26, 2021, Jaehan was officially revealed as one of the 11 members that were a part of the upcoming boy group OMEGA X. He debuted in the boy group OMEGA X on June 30, 2021 with the title track “Vamos”.
Rank 82: Kim Chan
The group disbanded pre-debut due to sexual assault of their CEO.
He signed under A Entertainment and later on December 26, 2019, he was announced as a member of the pre-debut group UTH. The group has presumably disbanded before their official debut as their SNS has been inactive since early 2020.
He signed under ShowBox Entertainment where he was revealed on March 14 2022, under stage name Kyle, in upcoming five-member boy group called AMBITION with a poster about their concerts in Japan.
Rank 83: Jang Daehyeon
Following the show’s conclusion, he debuted as a member of the project group RAINZ on October 12, 2017. They disbanded a year later.
He returned to his label OUI Entertainment where he made his solo debut on August 24, 2019, with his first single album “Feel Good”.
He debuted and became the leader of the group WEi and they debuted on October 5th, 2020 with the song ‘TWILIGHT’.
Rank 84: Yoo Kyungmook
Not much has been heard from him since the show. It is unknown whether he plans to continue a solo career, or if he is in training with another group. It is also unknown if he is still with his label Totalset Entertainment.
He has social media but has hardly posted anything (@yookkkmok)
Rank 85: Choi Hadon
He returned to his group JJCC the status of of the group is unknown. They have not had any group activity or promotions so it is assumed they disbanded, although there has been no official word.
He regularly post’s on social media (@d5ny_14).
Rank 86: Park Heesok
He left Gini Stars Entertainment and signed under BAIKAL.
He debuted in the boy group BAIKAL on September 21, 2017 with their song ”Hiccup” the group later disbanded on May 25, 2019.
On December 3, 2021, K-Bean was introduced as the newest member of XENEX under his real name Heeseok.
Rank 87: Ryu Hoyeon
He returned to i.one Entertainment which later company changed the name into LUK Factory.
Ryu Hoyeon and fellow contestant Kim Yeonkuk and Nam Yunsuk debuted in the group NOIR on April 9th, 2018 with the song ‘Gangsta’.
Rank 88: Cho Kyumin
After the show, he left IMX Entertainment and then signed with Purple Entertainment.
Kyumin made his solo debut on October 16th, 2020 with the song ‘Amazing Grace’ and also he was set to debut in group Off the Cuff (OTC) under the stage name Peter. Eventually, they disbanded on April 9, 2021 with the official statement made by the company via Instagram account.
He regularly post’s on social media (@_lxoye_).
Rank 89: Wang Minhyuk
He left Gini Stars Entertainment and signed under BAIKAL with Kim Dohyun.
He debuted in the boy group BAIKAL on September 21, 2017 with their song ”Hiccup” the group later disbanded on May 25, 2019 he later left BAIKAL and signed under MH Company where sometimes later left as well.
He signed under AMP Media as a soloist he released solo song on October 1, 2019 with the digital single “처음 마주친 순간”.
He regularly post on social media (@min_hk2).
Rank 90: Choi Junyoung
After the show there has not been much activity from him about his idol path, so not much is known he still appears to be a trainee under STL Entertainment and he regularly posted on his social media (@j_young1996)
Rank 91: Jo Sangwook
He returned to his label OUI Entertainment and revealed that he would no longer be pursuing the idol path and career. Instead he has decided to focus on his acting.
Rank 92: Kim Dohyun
He left Gini Stars Entertainment and signed under BAIKAL.
He debuted in the boy group BAIKAL on September 21, 2017 with their song ”Hiccup” the group later disbanded on May 25, 2019.
He regularly post’s on social media (@dokka0123).
Rank 93: Jo Yonggeun
He returned to his label Happy Face Entertainment where he also participated on MIXNINE, he ranked 25th.
Woodam was a member of HNB (Happy Face Next Boys). Park Woodam, Jo Yonggeun and Woo Jinyoung debuted in the boy group D1CE on August 1st, 2019. The group disbanded on January 20, 2023.
He regularly post’s on social media (@joyonggeun_)
Rank 94: Lee Gunmin
He returned to his label RBW Entertainment and and later was a contestant on MIXNINE and ranked 17th.
He changed his name to Lee Seoho and he debuted in the group ONEUS on January 9, 2019 with the song ‘Valkyrie’.
Rank 95: Jung Woncheol
Woncheol was a member of HNB (Happy Face Next Boys). He then debuted in the group MY.st on March 26th, 2020 with the song ‘Don’t Know’.
In July 2021, member Keonwoo revealed that the group took legal action against the company to terminate their contracts. They disbanded on July 17, 2021.
He regularly post on social media (@garden__fe).
Rank: 96: Choi Hesoo
He left his company IONE Entertainment shortly after the show ended due to his health condition and was posting regularly on social media but went silent on March 2022.
He signed under PIA Entertainment where later on April 21, 2022, was introduced as a member of boygroup Daydream.
Rank 97: Choi Jaewoo
He was suppose to debut with RBW boys (ONEUS) but his contract ended.
On July 11, Jiann was introduced to be one of the two newest members of Newkidd through the sub-unit Newkidd02. They released the preview single album “Boy Boy Boy” on July 25, 2018.
He debuted in the group New Kidd on April 25th, 2019 with the song ‘Tu eres’. However, Jaewoo and a few of his group member’s haven’t been seen on the group social media for quite a while so it is unknown about their whereabouts.
Rank 98: Lee Jihan
He left his label Pan Entertainment and kept posting regularly on social media (@ji_han_0803).
On October 30, 2022, it was confirmed that Lee Jihan had passed away due to the Seoul Halloween crowd crush, which occurred on October 29.
(Left The Show) Han Jeongyeon
He left the show due to due to a bullying controversy.
Later in late 2017, he participated on another reality survival show, JTBC’s MIXNINE, again representing Maroo. However, he was eliminated on episode 7, finishing in 60th place.
He left Maroo Entertainment and signed under Noga Entertainment later on September 18, 2018, he debuted as a boy group LUCENTE, under the stage name Park Ha the group disbanded somewhere on April 2021.
He also participated on the Japanese/Korean survival show G-EGG, he made it to the finals and is set to debut in the final group NIK.
He debuted in the boy group NIK on September 27, 2021 with the title “Santa Monica”.
(Left The Show) Kim Shihyun
He is a former member of duo Longguo&Shihyun. Shihyun participated in MBC survival show Under Nineteen, he ranked 10th almost getting a spot in the debuting group. After not placing a spot in the debuting group he debuted in the group WE IN THE ZONE on May 27th 2019 with the song ‘LET’S GET LOUD’.
WE IN THE ZONE silently disbanded on January 15, 2021 after member Kyungheon shared the group had terminated their contracts.
Shiyun said he gave up on his idol life and kept posting regularly on his Instagram (@shihyun0506).
(Left The Show) Nam Yunsung
He returned to i.one Entertainment which later company changed the name into LUK Factory.
Nam Yunsung debuted in the group NOIR with Ryu Hoyeon on April 9th, 2018 with the song ‘Gangsta’.
On August 19, 2022, it was revealed that Nam Yunsung was sentenced to probation for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, threatening her with a weapon and causing injuries. He was sentenced to one year in prison if he commits the same crime within a probationary period of two years, as well as 80 hours of community service.
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