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IOI's Jeon Somi and Wanna One's Lee Daehwi engaged in a playful rivalry ahead of their comebacks.
On the 23rd, MBC released a preview for 'Radio Star's next episode. In the clip, Jeon Somi and Lee Daehwi showed a bit of competitive tension ahead of their long-awaited reunion comebacks.
Jeon Somi said, "We reunited for our 10th-anniversary album. We're just waiting for it to be 'unsealed'," sharing her thoughts on IOI's reunion after nine years.
She even drew attention by attempting to sing the unreleased title track.
Not to be outdone, Lee Daehwi showed off his presence by singing Wanna One's 'Pick Me.'
He added, "Wanna One has also reunited," and added, "We are making our comeback while riding on Park Jihoon's back. I love Jihoon Hyung so much," expressing his pride in Park Jihoon, who is receiving a lot of love for his role as King Danjong in 'The King's Warden.'
Jeon Somi responded, "We really reunited after such a long time. But suddenly, (Wanna One) started their activities before us," and asked Lee Daehwi, "Did you guys knock first?"
Lee Daehwi replied, "We definitely knocked first." Slightly unimpressed, Jeon Somi reacted, "Oh really?" causing the set to laugh.
Meanwhile, IOI and Wanna One have delighted fans by announcing their reunions around the same time.
Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, IOI is scheduled to release their third mini-album, 'IOI: Loop' on May 19. They will also reunite with global fans by holding the '2026 IOI Concert Tour: LOOP.'
Wanna One, officially reuniting for the first time in seven years since concluding their activities in 2019, is also drawing attention ahead of the launch of their new reality show, 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base,' which will be released on the 28th.
