Wooseok from PENTAGON joins Mnet’s new survival show ‘STEAL HEART CLUB’
Wooseok is causing a stir. The 27-year-old has been announced as a contestant in Mnet’s upcoming survival show, STEAL HEART CLUB, set to premiere on October 21, 2025.
The show aims to form a “global band” with fifty contestants aged 16 to 30. Profiles have been shared on social media, revealing a mix of trainees and some who’ve already debuted in other groups.
Among them, Wooseok stands out. After debuting with PENTAGON in 2016, he’s one of the oldest participants, which has fans scratching their heads. PENTAGON has faced a tumultuous journey, with many members departing from Cube Entertainment, leading to their current hiatus.
Wooseok has launched a solo career, releasing a single album and forming a new band called KIK in July 2025.
Now, he’s back in the survival show circuit.
His debut as a contestant has received mixed reactions. Fans are expressing surprise at his participation after nearly a decade in the industry. Many are also upset about the continued turbulence within PENTAGON regarding survival shows and management issues.
Here’s what some fans are saying:
“WAIT WHAT???? cube when I catch you…”
— Kayla | Taemchella 2026
“WOOSEOK? every member of pentagon are having their go at survival shows ”
— Jade⁷ (@iconikjiwoong)
“WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE ”
— S☆GE .ᐟ (@villainzine)
With eyes on the survival show and its contestants, can Wooseok rise above the challenges? Fans are eagerly waiting for the drama to unfold.
