Produce 101 Season 2 First Anniversary: Where Are They Now?
Exactly 1 year ago, on March 9th, 2017, the Produce 101 Season 2 trainees were first introduced to us through their Pick Me performance on M! Countdown. So I decided to put together a special post of what they've done since then.
Some basic information: at least 65 of the 101 trainees have released music since Broduce 101. Plenty more have been active in performing, fanmeetings, advertisement contracts, and acting. A few have left trainee life after participating in the show. There are also a few who have been silent online. If anyone can fill in any information, I would appreciate it!
I am working on a page of the contestants' SNS so people who would like to keep up with a given contestant can use it. So far I've gotten everyone's Instagrams (that I'm aware of) and I'll fill in the rest eventually.
| Final rank | Name | Company (at the time) | Where are they now / other info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Daniel | MMO | Debuted in Wanna One, set up independent label under MMO with Yoon Jisung |
| 2 | Park Jihoon | Maroo | Debuted in Wanna One |
| 3 | Lee Daehwi | Brand New Music | Debuted in Wanna One; will debut with Brand New Boys |
| 4 | Kim Jaehwan | no company | Debuted in Wanna One, will sign exclusive contract with CJ E&M in December |
| 5 | Ong Seongwoo | Fantagio | Debuted in Wanna One |
| 6 | Park Woojin | Brand New Music | Debuted in Wanna One; will debut with Brand New Boys |
| 7 | Lai Guan Lin | CUBE | Debuted in Wanna One; confirmed for CUBE's new boy group in 2019 |
| 8 | Yoon Jisung | MMO | Debuted in Wanna One, set up independent label under MMO with Kang Daniel |
| 9 | Hwang Minhyun | Pledis | Debuted in Wanna One |
| 10 | Bae Jinyoung | C9 | Debuted in Wanna One |
| 11 | Ha Sungwoon | Ardor & Able | Debuted in Wanna One, company name changed to Star Crew |
| 12 | Jeong Sewoon | Starship | Debuted as solo artist |
| 13 | Kang Dongho | Pledis | Promotes under NU'EST W |
| 14 | Kim Jonghyun | Pledis | Promotes under NU'EST W |
| 15 | Im Youngmin | Brand New Music | Debuted under unit project group MXM; will debut with Brand New Boys |
| 16 | Ahn Hyungseob | Yuehua | Debuted in duo Hyungseob X Euiwoong and as an actor; part of Yuehua Sprouts |
| 17 | Yoo Seonho | CUBE | Landed several advertisement contracts, debuted as an actor; does fanmeeting tours; confirmed for CUBE's new boy group in 2019 |
| 18 | Kim Samuel | Brave | Debuted as solo artist |
| 19 | Ju Haknyeon | Cre.Ker | Debuted as member of THE BOYZ |
| 20 | Choi Minki | Pledis | Promotes under NU'EST W |
| 21 | Jin Longguo | Choon | Debuted in project duo Longguo & Shihyun, then debuted in JBJ |
| 22 | Kwon Hyunbin | YGKplus | Debuted in JBJ; signed with YG Entertainment |
| 23 | Lee Euiwoong | Yuehua | Debuted in duo Hyungseob X Euiwoong; part of Yuehua Sprouts |
| 24 | Takada Kenta | Star Road | Released OST; debuted in JBJ |
| 25 | Roh Taehyun | Ardor & Able | Company name changed to Star Crew; promoted with HOTSHOT, then debuted in JBJ |
| 26 | Kim Sanggyun | Hunus | Debuted in JBJ, status in Topp Dogg (now XENO-T) is unknown |
| 27 | Jang Moonbok | ONO | Debuted as solo artist, then recruited other Broduce trainees to company |
| 28 | Kim Donghyun | Brand New Music | Debuted under unit project group MXM; will debut with Brand New Boys |
| 29 | Kim Donghan | OUI | Debuted in JBJ |
| 30 | Kim Taedong | The Vibe Label | Almost debuted in JBJ but had a falling out with company (now called Major 9) |
| 31 | Seo Sunghyuk | WH Creative | Debuted in RAINZ and as an actor |
| 32 | Kim Yehyeon | Widmay | Rumored to join Snuper but then left Widmay and trainee life; holds radio show on V LIVE |
| 33 | Lee Keonhee | RBW | Training for RBW's new boy group |
| 34 | Lee Woojin | Media Line | Made official debut as member of TheEastLight. (was unofficial member previously) |
| 35 | Park Woodam | HF Music | Confirmed for HF's new boy group; tried out for MIXNINE |
| 36 | Jeong Dongsu | S.How | Debuted in duo AA |
| 37 | Park Sungwoo | HIM | Landed modeling and acting jobs |
| 38 | Hong Eunki | GON | Debuted in RAINZ |
| 39 | Yoo Hoeseung | FNC | Debuted as member of N.Flying; released solo OST |
| 40 | Woo Jinyoung | HF Music | Confirmed for HF's new boy group; participated in MIXNINE and landed 1st place |
| 41 | Joo Jinwoo | MMO | Held fanmeeting with other MMO trainees |
| 42 | Yeo Hwanung | RBW | Training for RBW's new boy group |
| 43 | Justin Huang | Yuehua | Participating in Chinese survival show Idol Producer |
| 44 | Lee Gwanghyun | Starship | Released songs with Starship Planet and Jeong Sewoon |
| 45 | Byun Hyunmin | K-Tigers | Debuted in RAINZ |
| 46 | Yoon Heeseok | Jellyfish | Left Jellyfish and joined ONO; featured on Jang Moonbok's 1st mini album |
| 47 | Kim Seongri | C2K | Released OSTs; debuted in RAINZ |
| 48 | Kim Sangbeen | no company | Joined 12%music; debuted as solo artist BIL |
| 49 | Kim Taewoo | Narda | Held joint fanmeeting and released song w/ other trainees; will debut in joint Korean-Chinese group T.E.N |
| 50 | Lee Junwoo | F ENT | Held joint fanmeeting and released song w/ other trainees |
| 51 | JungJung | Yuehua | Participating in Chinese survival show Idol Producer |
| 52 | Kim Namhyung | S.How | Released solo mixtape, then debuted in duo AA; changed stage name to UNO-BUCKX |
| 53 | Lee Kiwon | 2Y | Debuted in RAINZ |
| 54 | Lee Youjin | Namoo Actors | Revealed to be son of famous actor; launched acting career; released music on Soundcloud |
| 55 | Yoon Jaechan | The Vibe Label | unknown |
| 56 | Kim Yongjin | Wings | Debuted as solo artist; diagnosed with and being treated for glaucoma |
| 57 | Lee Insoo | no company | Released music on Soundcloud |
| 58 | Kim Dongbin | Kiwi Media | Diagnosed with post-traumatic depression; left company to receive treatment, then returned |
| 59 | See below | ||
| 60 | See below | ||
| 61 | Seong Hyunwoo | The Vibe Label | Left The Vibe Label and joined ONO; released songs with Jang Moonbok |
| 62 | Ju Wontak | 2able | Debuted as solo artist, then debuted in RAINZ |
| 63 | Choi Dongha | no company | Returned to professional gaming but continues training |
| 64 | Jeong Joongji | Wayz | Left Wayz and joined Think Technique; Wayz sued him for defamation |
| 65 | Kwon Hyeop | Maroo | Left Maroo and trainee life |
| 66 | Im Woohyuk | Blessing | Debuted in duo UNLOCK |
| 67 | Jeong Hyojun | YGKplus | Working as a model |
| 68 | Son Dongmyeong | RBW | Participated in The Unit and was eliminated at rank 16; part of band MAS |
| 69 | Lee Seokyu | IT | unknown |
| 70 | Kim Hyeonwoo | YGKplus | Working as a model |
| 71 | Choi Taewoong | MMO | Held fanmeeting with other MMO trainees |
| 72 | Jo Jinhyung | CS | unknown |
| 73 | Yoon Yongbin | Banana | Performed in Bangkok Super Live; participated in MIXNINE and eliminated at rank 51 |
| 74 | Han Minho | IT | unknown |
| 75 | Yu Jinwon | Blessing | Debuted in duo UNLOCK |
| 76 | Kim Yeonguk | I.ONE | Will debut in NOIR; company changed name to Luk Factory |
| 77 | Jeong Sihyun | GNi | Left GNi after it closed for fraud; joined Apple of the Eye |
| 78 | Kim Chanyul | Jackie Chan Group | Tried out for MIXNINE; enlisted in the military |
| 79 | Choi Seunghyuk | Yuehua | Part of Yuehua Sprouts, who have yet to debut |
| 80 | Lee Hoolim | YGKplus | Went on hiking trip with fans; working as model |
| 81 | Kim Jaehan | MMO | Released his own version of “How about You” (previously written for B.A.P’s Daehyun); held fanmeeting w/ other MMO trainees; moved to WYNN Ent |
| 82 | Kim Chan | no company | Held joint fanmeeting and released song w/ other trainees |
| 83 | Jang Daehyeon | OUI | Debuted in RAINZ |
| 84 | Yoo Kyoungmok | Total Set | unknown |
| 85 | Choi Hadon | Jackie Chang Group | Supposedly JJCC is preparing for comeback |
| 86 | Park Heeseok | Gini Stars | Debuted in BAIKAL with stage name Bean |
| 87 | Ryu Hoyeon | I.ONE | Will debut in NOIR; company changed name to Luk Factory |
| 88 | Jo Gyumin | IMX | Enlisted in the military |
| 89 | Wang Minhyeok | Gini Stars | Debuted in BAIKAL with stage name Day |
| 90 | Choi Junyoung | STL | Released song about 101 trainees |
| 91 | Jo Sungwook | OUI | Switched career path to acting |
| 92 | Kim Dohyun | Gini Stars | Debuted in BAIKAL with stage name Dokka |
| 93 | Jo Yonggeun | HF Music | Participated in MIXNINE and eliminated at rank 25 |
| 94 | Lee Gunmin | RBW | Training for RBW's boy group; participated in MIXNINE and eliminated at rank 19 |
| 95 | Jeong Woncheol | HF Music | Eliminated from lineup of HF's new boy group; tried out for The Unit; debuted in MYst |
| 96 | Choi Heesoo | I.ONE | Not included in debut lineup of NOIR, so might have left company |
| 97 | Choi Jaewoo | RBW | Left RBW, now self-produces; held joint fanmeeting and released song w/ other trainees |
| 98 | Lee Jihan | PAN | unknown |
| 99 | See below | ||
| 100 | See below | ||
| 101 | See below |
Trainees who left the show due to other circumstances:
| Name | Company | Reason for leaving | Where are they now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Taemin | Hanahreum | Emergency surgery for ileus | Held solo fanmeeting and will make acting debut in horror movie |
| Ha Minho | The Vibe Label | Sexual harassment scandal | Left The Vibe Label (now Major 9); released music on Soundcloud |
| Kim Shihyun | Choon | Lack of stamina | Debuted in project duo Longguo & Shihyun |
| Nam Yoonsung | I.ONE | Varicose vein disorder | Will debut in NOIR; company changed name to Luk Factory |
| Han Jongyeon | Maroo | Bullying scandal | Participated in MIXNINE and eliminated at rank 60 |
Posted Mar 9, 2018, 1:50 AM UTC · edited
22570