One way the industry debuts K-pop groups are through survival shows. Many survival shows have birthed top idols and entertainers. Here are six K-pop idols that ranked first place on survival shows.
1. Jeon Somi
Jeon Somi ranked number one in the finale episode of Mnet's 2016 survival show, "Produce 101." This show is considered the catalyst of all subsequent survival shows, sparking the trend in the industry.
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For ranking number one, Jeon Somi debuted as the center of I.O.I. The project group and sub-unit were active for less than a year.
2. fromis_9 Jisun
Roh Jisun ranked first place in the finale episode of Mnet's 2017 survival show, "Idol School."
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After ranking first place, Jisun debuted as the center, lead dancer, and vocalist of fromis_9. The group has been active since 2018.
3. ENHYPEN Jungwon
Jungwon ranked number one in the finale episode of CJ E&M and HYBE Corporation's 2020 survival show "I-LAND."
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After ranking first place, Jungwon debuted as the leader of ENHYPEN. Despite being in the first place, Heeseung is actually the center of the group. On "I-LAND," Heeseung ranked fifth place in the finale.
4. Kep1er Kim Chaehyun
Kim Chaehyun ranked first place in the finale episode of Mnet's 2021 survival show "Girls Planet 999."
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For ranking number, Kim Chaehyun debuted as the main vocalist and center of Kep1er. The girl group debuted in January 2022 and will promote for two years and six months. They will disband in 2024.
5. Kang Daniel
Kang Daniel ranked number one in the finale episode of Mnet's 2017 survival show "Produce 101 Season 2."
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After ranking at number one, Kang Daniel debuted as the center of Wanna One. The eleven-member boy group debuted in August 2017 and was active for a little over a year.
6. IVE Jang Wonyoung
Jang Wonyoung ranked first place in the finale episode of Mnet's 2018 survival show "Produce 48."
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For ranking number one, Jang Wonyoung debuted as the center of the Korean-Japanese project girl group IZ*ONE. IZ*ONE debuted in October 2018 and disbanded in April 2021.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
