Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here's What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
1THE9, a project boy group formed through the survival show "Under Nineteen," disbanded in 2020 after being active for one and a half years. It has been almost two years since the members parted ways, so with that, let's learn what the boys have been up to since then.
About Project Boy Group 1THE9 Formed Through "Under Nineteen"
As mentioned above, 1THE9 is a boy group whose members were selected through the survival show "Under Nineteen" that was broadcast from November 2017 to February 2018 on MBC. Out of the 57 contestants, only nine boys were chosen to debut as a new boy group.
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
These nine lucky participants are Yongha, Taewoo, Seunghwan, Yechan, Junseo, Doyum, Jinsung, Taekhyeon and Sungwon.
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Two months after "Under Nineteen" ended, 1THE9 made their debut on April 13 with their first mini-album "XIX," which features the title song "Spotlight." They then released three more albums before disbanding in 2020, such as "Blah Blah," "Turn Over" and "Good Bye 1THE9."
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
As usual, groups that were formed through a survival show are only under a temporary 18-month contract. Therefore, 1THE9 disbanded as expected on Aug. 8, 2020, and the members returned to their respective agencies and pursue their individual careers.
Since parting ways, what have the nine 1THE9 members been up to? Read on to know more.
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now?
Former 1THE9 Yongha
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
1THE9's leader, Yongha is currently signed with OUI Entertainment. He debuted as a member of the label's first boy group WEi in October 2020. The band also includes former X1 member Kim Yohan and former "Produce 101 S2" contestant Kim Donghan.
In WEi, former 1THE9 Yongha serves as the lead rapper and sub-vocalist. The six-piece boy group made their latest comeback in June 2021 when they dropped their third EP "Identity: Action."
Former 1THE9 Junseo
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Like Yongha, Junseo is also now a member of OUI Entertainment's boy group WEi. He is the lead dancer, sub-vocalist, and youngest member of the band.
Former 1THE9 Yechan
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Yechan also re-debuted in another idol group following 1THE9's disbandment. He signed with Spire Entertainment and became a member of OMEGA X, which mainly consists of members from disbanded groups and survival shows.
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In OMEGA X, Yechan is the youngest member. The 11-member boy group debuted in June 2021 with their first mini-album "VAMOS," which was sold out in just six days of release.
Former 1THE9 Doyum
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Doyum is another former 1THE9 member that continued his singing career and became a part of a new boy group. He transferred to BlueDot Entertainment and re-debuted in JUST B in June 2021.
In JUST B, Doyum uses the stage name DY and holds the positions of the main dancer, main rapper, and sub vocalist.
Former 1THE9 Sungwon
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Sungwon is the final member, to date, who has already re-debuted in a new boy group after 1THE9 disbanded. He is currently an artist under Rain Company and a member of the label's first boy group, Ciipher.
Ciipher debuted in March 2021, with Sungwon as the rapper and maknae (youngest). Sungwon now goes by the stage name Won.
Former 1THE9 Taewoo
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Taewoo will soon join his former bandmates Yongha, Junseo, Yechan, Doyum and Sungwon as the former 1THE9 members to re-debut in a new idol group.
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Although he returned to A Team Entertainment after 1THE9's disbandment, Taewoo left the label shortly afterward. He later joined Keystone Entertainment in 2021 and will re-debut in the agency's upcoming boy group BLANK2Y in the spring of 2022.
Former 1THE9 Taekhyeon
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
After his contract as a 1THE9 member ended, Taekhyeon signed with Management Air. He has since been appearing in different K-dramas including "Black Dog: Being A Teacher" and "Flower of Evil" in 2020 and "Oh My Ladylord" and "Racket Boys" in 2021.
Taekhyeon has not released new music since 1THE9 wrapped up their group activities. You can follow his Instagram account here.
Former 1THE9 Seunghwan
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Seunghwan returned to Play M Entertainment after his contract as a 1THE9 member expired. However, his exclusive contract with Play M (now called IST Entertainment) expired in November 2020 and so, he left the agency.
He then became one of the contestants in JYP Entertainment and P Nation's survival show "LOUD" in 2021. Unfortunately, he was removed from the show during the first round of elimination.
He was previously active in updating his Instagram page, but he has set his account private and it seems like he has removed all photos as it says he has "0" posts. There have not been more updates about him.
Former 1THE9 Jinsung
Where Are 1THE9 Members Now? Here’s What the Boys Have Been Up to Since Separating
Jinsung also returned to Play M Entertainment but departed from the company alongside Seunghwan following his contract expiration in November 2020. He then deleted his Instagram account at the end of the said year.
Congratulations Jinsung on your graduation!! ππ Hello Yechan π
— Wonderland Philippines (@1THE9PH) February 5, 2021
Thank you so much @for020330 for sharing these photos to Wonderlands! ππ₯°#μλλμΈ #1THE9#μ μ§μ± #JUNGJINSUNG pic.twitter.com/WhmSrw3iy2
In February 2021, the former 1THE9 member graduated from Hanlim Arts School along with his bandmate Doyum. There is no further information about his current whereabouts to date.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
