On March 9 “M!Countdown” broadcast revealed “It’s Me (나야나)” – the first song of the season, along with some Produce 101 Season 2 Members. At this point official member profiles are still partially a mystery, but netizen’s eagle eyes have spotted many familiar faces during and after the performance.
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The official show “Produce 101” Season 2 Premiere is set for April 7th, 2017 at 11 PM KST and member profiles will be gradually revealed by Mnet.
It is now confirmed that BoA will be this season’s MC and revealed that second season’s main song “It’s Me (나야나)” was composed by South Korean songwriter and producer Ryan S. Jhun (라이언전).
The second season will feature trainees and artists that have already debuted from agencies such as Pledis Entertainment, Jellyfish Entertainment, Fantagio, Cube Entertainment, RBW and Brand New Music as well as some others that have yet to be revealed.
The first center stage went to a Brand New Music trainee Lee Daehwi, who allegedly surpassed over a hundred other participants due to his amazing skills.
Concept of Produce 101 season 2 remains the same as last year. Letting nation votes form a group they want.
For a few months after it was revealed that there will be season 2, netizens were curious about who will be Produce 101 season 2 members. There were a lot of speculations and rumors about many idols that already debuted years ago joining this show.
Some of the rumored members:
Cube Entertainment’s solo artist Noh Jihoon
HOTSHOT members Timotheo and Kid Monster
Samuel, former member of Duo 1Punch that disbanded.
Ex DAY6 member Im Joonhyuk
Ex Seventeen member Shin Dongjin
Lee Suwoong, member of Boys Republic
Several members of Nu’est and JJCC
Ex ToppDogg member A-Tom
Insoo of A6P
Some of them were indeed spotted by netizens but some still remain a mystery since not everyone received a proper screen time.
Though let’s focus on some of the most notable members that netizens are hyped about.
Confirmed members that have in fact joined the show:
1. Lee Daehwi (born in 2001) The first center stage Brand New Music trainee
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2. Jang Moonbok (born in 1995) O&O Entertainment
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This member is going viral as a “Long Hair Guy”/”Lip Biting Guy”/ “Ending Fairy” and for his speedy rapping on a show Superstar K 2 back in 2010th.
age 21Under O&O Entertainment, same company that manages Outsider – the fastest Korean rapper. Was a live meme after he participated in Superstar K 2 at the age of 16 and netizens found his rapping hilarious. Was scouted by an agency afterwards, because someone saw talented artist in him.
Moonbok’s Music Videos
Collaboration with Outsider
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3. Park JiHoon (born in 1999)
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Seoul School of Performing Arts student going viral as 윙크남 (wink boy) because of his wink during the performance
4. Park Sungwoo (born in 1988)
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Another guy going viral among K-netizens for his cute smiling, nicknamed “Tip-Toe Guy”
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5. Samuel, former member of Duo 1Punch (born in 2002)
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Samuel’s MV as 1Punch member and his collaboration with American rapper Silento after disbandment of 1Punch.
6. Yoon Yongbin (born in 1995)
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This member rejected the offer to be in EXO to focus on his studies. Performed on a show “I Can See Your Voice”.
7. Nu’est Minhyun (born in 1995)
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8. Nu’est Baekho (born in 1995)
9. Nu’est JR (born in 1995)
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10.Nu’est Ren (born in 1995)
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11. JJCC Kim Yul (born in 1992)
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12. JJCC Sancheong (born in 1993)
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13. YGK+ model Kwon Hyunbin (born in 1997)
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14. Anh Hyungseop (born in 1999) Agency: Yuehua Entertainment
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15. Joo Haknyeon (born in 1999)
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16. Kenta Takada (born in 1999) Japanese contestant
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17. Lai Guan Lin (Ray GwanRin) (born in 2001) Taiwanese contestant
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18. Ong Sungwoo (born in 1992)
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19. Im Woohyuk (born in 1994) also known as IM’Fact from Blessings Entertainment (High Tension)
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20. Justin. Chinese trainee at Yuehua Entertainment
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Which of these 20 Produce 101 Season 2 Members will you be rooting for?
