In 2026, EXO, BTS, and Wanna One will reunite, reigniting the 'Ever One' era in K-POP, raising fan expectations for their comebacks.
January/3/2026 11:30
In 2026, the K-POP boy group market is about to reach a significant turning point. EXO, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), and Wanna One, who symbolized the era, are expected to resume activities around the same time, drawing attention to the recreation of the 'Ever One' era. These three groups were the core axis that permeated the music industry from 2017 to 2018. They dominated everything from albums and music sources to the scale of fandoms and public interest, shaping the form of boy groups at that time. The expression 'Ever One' became so natural that it was commonly used, as these three groups represented K-POP of the same era. Having gone through blank periods and changes for different reasons, they are beginning to show their presence again in the same flow, raising fan expectations. EXO, after a long hiatus, will make a comeback on the 19th of this month with their 8th full album 'REVERXE'. Prior to their full comeback activities, they took the stage at 'MMA 2025' at the end of last year, attracting attention with their still vibrant performance and teamwork. Their long-accumulated stage experience and narrative have been proven to be intact, solidifying their foundation for resuming activities. BTS officially announced their comeback on March 20 of this year. After completing their military service, all members returned last June, reuniting as a complete group for the first time in about 3 years and 9 months. As the members have each built their strengths through solo activities, there is great interest in what message and direction the reunited seven will present. They also plan to hold a large-scale world tour alongside the album release. Anticipation is building for BTS's new chapter. Wanna One will reunite for the first time in 7 years. Recently, Mnet released a teaser video titled '2026 COMING SOON #WeWillMeetAgain' through their official YouTube channel, hinting at their reunion. Mnet stated, 'We are preparing a reality show featuring Wanna One, aiming for release in the first half of this year,' and added, 'Specific arrangements and details will be announced later.' Formed through the audition program 'PRODUCE 101' Season 2 in 2017, Wanna One gained immense popularity that shook the foundation of boy groups despite their short activity period. Although they concluded as a limited-time project group, this reunion holds significant meaning as it evokes that narrative once again. Attention is focused on how the simultaneous resumption of activities by EXO, BTS, and Wanna One will guide the direction of the music scene in 2026 and the future of 'Ever One' standing in the same era again.
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