For K-Pop fans, concerts are usually a thrilling experience—filled with electrifying performances, mesmerizing choreography, and unforgettable fan interactions. However, for Wanna One and their devoted supporters, the group’s final concert in 2019 remains one of the most painful moments in K-Pop history.
Wanna One, a temporary boy group formed through Mnet’s Produce 101 Season 2, debuted in June 2017 under Stone Music Entertainment. From the very beginning, both the members and fans knew that their time together was limited. Their contract was set to expire at the end of 2018, but the group continued fulfilling their official schedules into early 2019.
The emotional climax of their journey arrived with the 2019 Wanna One Concert ‘Therefore’, held at Gocheok Sky Dome from January 24 to January 27. It was a four-day farewell, and on the final night, fans witnessed an ending that left an everlasting mark on their hearts.
As the concert reached its conclusion, each member bid their tearful goodbye, exiting the stage one by one. The crowd was left in emotional turmoil, and by the time Kang Daniel became the last to step away, the stadium was filled with cries of anguish. The large screen displayed the words, “We were one,” sealing the moment in history as one of K-Pop’s most devastating farewells.
Even years later, fans who attended the concert recall the overwhelming grief. Online discussions often resurface, with concertgoers expressing how the sound of thousands of fans sobbing together was something they would never forget. Many admitted they were unable to return to work the next day due to the emotional toll. Some even stated that they lost interest in following K-Pop idols altogether after that night.
The sorrowful farewell of Wanna One’s 190127 concert remains one of the most heartbreaking events in K-Pop. What should have been a celebratory finale instead became a lasting memory of heartbreak, proving that the bond between artists and fans goes far beyond just music.
