One was the first choice to replace Nam Tae Hyun in WINNER? 

An interesting story surrounding rapper One, who will be re-debuting this July, and WINNER, has been revealed by a

The rep said, "Last October, YG\'s main producer

Yang Hyun Suk and the 4 members of WINNER got together for an emergency meeting to discuss the vacancy that Nam Tae Hyun left in the group." 

It\'s been revealed that during the discussion, in the likelihood that the group decided to recruit a new member, rapper One was the first choice candidate. The option was under review due to the fact that One is close to WINNER\'s

Song Min Ho, whom he appeared in \'Show Me The Money 5\' with, in addition to being around the same age as WINNER. There were no other close contenders other than One, reportedly. 

Ultimately, WINNER decided to remain a 4-member group, with the biggest reason being, "Because One had been preparing his solo debut for a long time before the incident, and at the time, many of the songs on One\'s debut album set for July 11 had been completed." 

Meanwhile, One will be re-debuting as the first male solo artist under YG Entertainment since

What do you think would have happened if One had joined WINNER as a new member?

One would have been perfect in Winner. (imo) Fighting One debut is coming soon :), wish you all the best.

Adding a rapper would have been too much imo

I just began a month and a half back and I\'ve gotten 2 check for an aggregate of $3,200...this is the best choice I set aside a few minutes! "Much thanks to you for giving me this remarkable chance to profit from home. This additional money has changed my life in such a variety of ways, express gratitude toward you!".......GOOD LUCK ════►►►ＷＷＷ.­­­j­o­i­n­m­a­t­e­2­.­­Ｃ­Ｏ­Ｍ

ONE, you have a different path to take and it a fate  that you will do a solo! I\'m wishing you success and will support you on this journey~

Thank god they didn\'t. One has been preparing for his solo since long time ago. If they suddenly put him in a group then what happened to nam taehyun might happen to One too and eventually leave the group. Also Winner are doing really great right now with 2 rappers and 2 vocals.

Bahaahah One I count on you! Become new generation\'s Se7en even if he\'s unique too >.

I don\'t mind him being added cause visually he fits in winner but being a rapper would cause drastic change to winner\'s core dynamics if only his vocals are at par with taehyun I might consider it beneficial...But right now winner as four is the best chemistry they\'ve ever been so there\'s really no need to add any members in the future..YG please take note of this

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