Mnet's 'STEAL HEART CLUB' gathers musicians for a survival project to form a global band, featuring notable directors and participants.
October/9/2025 12:16
Attention is gathering on the participants of Mnet's new survival program 'STEAL HEART CLUB'. Mnet 'STEAL HEART CLUB' is a global band-making project where participants gathered in each position such as drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, and vocals engage in a survival to become the 'final headliner band' using their music, emotions, and passionate youth as weapons. It depicts the birth of the next generation 'iconic band' that possesses not only star quality that captivates viewers but also a sincere heart for music. Previously, it was announced that CNBLUE's Jung Yonghwa, Peppertones' Lee Jangwon, Sonu Jongah, and Wanna One's Ha Sungwoon would participate as directors. Yesterday (the 8th), participant profile photos were released one after another through the official X (formerly Twitter), attracting attention. In particular, PENTAGON's Wooseok announced his participation, generating buzz. Since member Hui previously appeared in Mnet's 'BOYS PLANET', which produced ZEROBASEONE, there is high interest in what kind of appearance Wooseok will show in this new survival program. Other participants include Lee Yoonchan from 'BOYS II PLANET', OMEGA X's Hyuk, and Catch The Young's Gihun. Mnet 'STEAL HEART CLUB' will premiere in Korea on October 21. - Mnet's new survival 'STEAL HEART CLUB' reveals 50 participants! From former idols to influencers, they appear - PENTAGON's Wooseok to hold a solo live concert in Shimokitazawa in August! Expectation for all 4 performances.
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