Where is Wonho Now? Status of Former MONSTA X Member

When MONSTA X first made their debut back on May 14, 2015, the Starship Entertainment-formed boy group originally featured a total of seven members. However, member Wonho withdrew from the group in October 2020. Two years after leaving the group, what has Wonho been up to lately?

Keep on reading to know Wonho's current status.

Wonho's Activities Before Withdrawing From MONSTA X

As a member of MONSTA X, Wonho served as the group's lead dancer, lead vocalist, and visual member. He had been with the group since their debut in May 2015 with their first mini album entitled "Trespass," featuring the lead single of the same name.

With MONSTA X, Wonho joined the group in their activities and promotions, including releasing several hit songs over the years, such as "Trespass," "Hero," "All In," "Beautiful," "Dramarama," "Jealousy," "and "Shoot Out," among others. He also participated in writing for several of MONSTA X's songs.

For the next couple of years, Wonho continued promoting with the group, appearing on broadcasts, magazine shoots, and endorsement deals together.

Why Did Wonho Withdraw From MONSTA X?

In late 2019, Wonho became embroiled in a marijuana controversy after an individual had claimed to have witnessed Wonho and his former friend Jung Da Eun smoking marijuana back in 2013.

The two had appeared on Comedy TV's variety program Ulzzang Shidae prior to Wonho's debut. Wonho and Jung Da Eun had also lived together, but weren't dating in 2012.

Dispatch had reported that the individual who raised the allegations reportedly witnessed Wonho and Jung Da Eun smoking in a dressing room in October 2013. The individual then claimed to have heard the two talking about marijuana.

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In an interview with Dispatch, Jung Da Eun also claimed that Wonho had shown her a bag of marijuana when the two were alone, and proceeded to smoke it.

Following the allegations, the police launched an investigation over Wonho's alleged drug usage, with the idol being fully cooperative the entire time.

In March 2020, Wonho had been cleared of all the charges against him, with the allegations made by the individual and Jung Da Eun found to be false.

But despite Wonho being cleared of the allegations, he had already withdrawn from MONSTA X not long after his marijuana controversy came to be in October 2019.

According to Starship Entertainment, it was Wonho's decision to leave to avoid causing any trouble to MONSTA X and its members.

The decision was based on Wonho's wishes to avoid causing trouble to MONSTA X, and Starship Entertainment will continue to take legal action against malicious rumors.

Wonho's Current Status After Leaving MONSTA X

Following his departure from MONSTA X, Wonho focused on building his solo career. He sighed with Starship Entertainment's subsidiary Highline Entertainment, and subsequently with Maverick for his international activities. He is also part of the label venture Intertwine along with MONSTA X.

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So far, he has released several albums, such as his mini albums "Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me," "Love Synonym Pt.2: Right for Us," "Blue Letter," and "Facade." He had also released his first single album "Obsession" just recently in February 2022.

He has also released solo music in Japanese, having released the single album "On the Way ~Embrace~" back in 2021.

With the global COVID-19 pandemic, Wonho was only able to hold virtual concerts, such as his IWonhoyou concert in 2020 and Weneedlove in 2021.

Aside from music, Wonho had served as the DJ for the radio program On Air Spin-off, as well as the special MC for the show Idol Challenge: Another Class. Wonho also starred in the musical Equal.

More recently, Wonho released the promotional single "Don't Hesitate" through UNIVERSE Music's mobile app Universe.

He is also set to embark on his first European tour, Facade, where he will visit cities in Germany, Spain, and England beginning the end of August to early September.

Aside from his official activities, Wonho has been sharing his fitness lifestyle on social media.

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Written by Robyn Joan