9 K-Pop Idols Who Achieved First Place in Mnet Survival Shows: Including Jang Wonyoung IVE - Zhang Hao ZEROBASEONE

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

There are many ways for people to showcase their talents to the world. One example is by participating in competitions or survival shows. However, participating in a survival show is not easy because we have to compete against many participants who also have talents that should not be underestimated.

For K-Pop trainee idols, participating in a survival show is an opportunity for them to debut faster. It can also be a means for them to gain public attention. However, once again, this cannot be easily achieved. It requires strong mental and physical strength to survive in a show that is full of pressure. In addition, they must be able to showcase all the abilities they have in order to stand out more than other participants.

Now, let's discuss the K-Pop idols who have won first place in Mnet survival shows. Curious about who they are? Let's find out!

1. Jeon Somi

credit: instagram.com/somsomi0309

Jeon Somi is a solo singer who was born on March 9, 2001. Previously, she was a trainee from JYP Entertainment agency. In 2016, Somi participated in the Mnet survival show titled PRODUCE 101. This show is a talent search for 11 talented female trainees who will later debut as a team.

In this show, Somi captivated the audience with her stable skills and confidence. She successfully secured the first position and debuted with the girl group I.O.I. The group officially debuted on May 4, 2016. However, I.O.I's contract ended in January 2017 and they disbanded. In 2019, Jeon Somi made her solo debut under The Black Label.

2. Kang Daniel

credit: instagram.com/daniel.k.here

Kang Daniel is a male soloist from South Korea. He was born on December 10, 1996. Previously, he was a trainee from MMO Entertainment agency. In 2017, Kang Daniel tried his luck through the show PRODUCE 101 Season 2. Unlike the previous season, this show focused on forming a boy group with 11 members.

Kang Daniel successfully obtained first place in this show. He then made his debut and became the center of the boy group Wanna One. The group officially debuted on August 7, 2017, under the management of Swing Entertainment and CJ E&M. Unfortunately, their contract had to end in December 2018. In 2019, Kang Daniel established an agency called KONNECT Entertainment and debuted as a soloist.

3. Jang Wonyoung IVE

credit: instagram.com/for_everyoung10

Jang Wonyoung is a member of the girl group IVE. She was born on August 31, 2004. In 2018, she participated in the survival show PRODUCE 48 which aired on Mnet. PRODUCE 48 is the third season of the show PRODUCE 101. However, this show was slightly different as it collaborated with the Japanese idol group AKB 48. The aim of the show was to debut a girl group consisting of 12 members.

It was on this show that Wonyoung achieved first place and debuted as the center of the girl group IZ*ONE. Wonyoung made her official debut with IZ*ONE on October 29, 2018, under the management of Off the Record Entertainment, Swing Entertainment, and Verna Lossom. The group had a contract of 2.5 years and disbanded in April 2021. After that, Wonyoung debuted with the girl group IVE on December 1, 2021.

4. Kim Yohan WEi

credit: x.com/WEi__Member

Kim Yohan is a member of the group WEi. He was born on September 22, 1999. Yohan has actually participated in a survival show. In 2019, he took part in the survival show PRODUCE X 101 which aired on Mnet. This show is basically the fourth season of the survival show PRODUCE 101. The purpose of this show is to form a boy group consisting of 11 members.

Yohan achieved first place in this show. He successfully debuted with a boy group called X1. X1 made their debut on August 27, 2019, under the management of Swing Entertainment and Stone Music Entertainment. Initially, X1 was planned to have a 5-year contract. However, the group was disbanded on January 6, 2020, due to a voting manipulation scandal conducted by the survival show. On October 5, 2020, Yohan debuted with the boy group WEi under OUI Entertainment.

5. Jisun fromis_9

credit: instagram.com/rosieline_

Jisun is a member of the girl group fromis_9. She was born on November 23, 1998. In 2017, Jisun participated in the Mnet survival show IDOL SCHOOL. The show aimed to debut a 9-member girl group and evaluated the singing and dancing skills of 41 contestants, ultimately selecting only 9 members for debut.

During the show, Jisun achieved first place and debuted with the girl group named fromis_9. Jisun officially debuted with fromis_9 on January 24, 2018, under the management of Stone Music Entertainment. In 2021, the group transferred labels and is now managed by Pledis Entertainment. They are still actively promoting to this day.

6. Bobby iKON

credit: instagram.com/bobbyindaeyo

Bobby is a rapper from the boy group iKON. He was born on December 21, 1995. Bobby actually participated in the Mnet competition show. In 2014, Bobby joined the show SHOW ME THE MONEY 3. SHOW ME THE MONEY 3 is a competition show aimed at finding the best rapper.

Bobby succeeded in becoming the first-place winner as the best rapper in this show. In fact, he became the first K-Pop idol to win in this rap competition show. In 2015, Bobby made his official debut as an idol with iKON under the management of YG Entertainment. However, in January 2023, iKON signed a contract with 143 Entertainment after not renewing their contract with YG Entertainment.

7. Jungwon ENHYPEN

credit: x.com/ENHYPEN_members

Jungwon is a member of the boy group ENHYPEN. He was born on February 9, 2004. In 2020, Jungwon participated in the survival show I-LAND which aired on Mnet. I-LAND is a survival show aimed at debuting a 7-member boy group. The show is managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation.

In this show, Jungwon succeeded in achieving first place and was selected to debut with the boy group ENHYPEN. The group officially debuted on November 30, 2020. In addition, Jungwon was also chosen as the leader of the group. Until now, ENHYPEN is still actively promoting as a group.

8. Chaehyun Kep1er

credit: instagram.com/official.kep1er

Chaehyun is a member of the girl group Kep1er. She was born on April 26, 2002. Chaehyun was previously a trainee at SM Entertainment. In 2021, Chaehyun participated in the Mnet survival show titled GIRLS PLANET 999. The show aims to debut a 9-member girl group. She captivated fans with her beautiful voice.

Chaehyun secured the first place in the show. She had the opportunity to debut with Kep1er. Kep1er officially debuted on January 3, 2022, under the management of Wake One Entertainment and Swing Entertainment. Kep1er's contract is expected to expire this year. It is still unknown whether they will renew their contract or not.

9. Zhang Hao ZEROBASEONE

credit: instagram.com/zb1official

Zhang Hao is a member of the boy group ZEROBASEONE. He was born on July 25, 2000. He is an idol who can play the violin very well. In 2023, he participated in the survival show BOYS PLANET which aired on Mnet. BOYS PLANET is a sequel to GIRLS PLANET 999. However, this show focuses on debuting a global boy group consisting of 9 members.

In this show, Zhang Hao successfully achieved first place and had the opportunity to debut with ZEROBASEONE. Zhang Hao officially debuted with ZEROBASEONE on July 10, 2023, under the management of Wake One Entertainment agency. In addition, Zhang Hao also obtained the position as the center of his group. ZEROBASEONE has a contract for 2.5 years as a group.

Those are some K-Pop idols who successfully ranked first in the Mnet survival show. Who is your favorite?

(kpl/del)