X1's ONE ITs Rejoice as Group Teases Potential Reunion with 'TIME LEAP' Trailer
Former boy band X1 has resurfaced with a cryptic teaser titled "TIME LEAP."
This development comes after the group's abrupt disbandment in early 2020 following a scandal involving the manipulation of their debut results.
X1, formed initially through the controversial reality show "Produce 101," faced tumultuous times right from the start.
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Their debut single, "Flash," garnered significant attention upon release in August 2019. However, the group's promising trajectory was cut short when allegations of vote rigging surfaced against the show's producers.
This scandal tarnished the credibility of "Produce 101" and abruptly halted X1's promotional activities just four months into their career.
Fans, who had lamented the group's premature disbandment in January 2020, were caught off guard on July 1, 2024. A mysterious account bearing X1's logo posted a teaser titled "TIME LEAP."
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The teaser, which harkens back to their debut concept, "QUANTUM LEAP," quickly went viral/ It amasse over 2.8 million views overnight.
The unexpected resurgence has sparked intense speculation among fans about a possible reunion.
Despite a brief public reunion in August 2020, the members of X1 have primarily pursued individual endeavours since their disbandment. It leaves fans yearning for a collective comeback.
Some fans remain cautious, hesitant to believe the authenticity of the teaser given the absence of confirmation from an official source.
WHAT IS GOING ON???????? https://t.co/E9htCC77tO
— daiyu 🇵🇸 (@yuki_hiraya) July 19, 2024
However, the overwhelming response to "TIME LEAP" suggests a palpable excitement and hope for a potential revival of X1.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE NETIZENS' REACTIONS:
"im so confused is this x1 coming back with a reference to flash cuz thats the date that mv was released and it was basically their only well known thing ????"
Wait no freaking way!!!! Ahhhh x1 is finally back after only 1 song
Is this like the one SuperM comeback teaser that came out during New Year 2023?
what happen? pls dont give me hope.
Huh?????!!! The twinks have not flopped yet yasssss
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
