With so many K-Pop auditions throughout the years, it’s hard to keep up with even just the show’s winners. We all have that one trainee or contestant we rooted for during the show but unfortunately didn’t make it to debut.

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Most recently, the whereabouts of a Produce X 101 contestant gained the spotlight.

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Tony Yu was a trainee under HONGYI Entertainment and FNC Entertainment who joined the show as a competitor.

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During the show, choreographer Choi Young Joon asked the panel to trust him and give Tony an A grade. Although he qualified for the finale, he was eliminated due to ranking in 20th place. Afterwards, he also participated in the Chinese survival show, Youth With You 3.

Fast forward to present day, he is now also a Dior House Friends representative.

He was also seen attending the AMI fashion show in Paris.

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Most recently, CTDE&M, who houses LOOSEMBLE, announced that Tony would begin activities in Korea after they signed a partnership agreement with Vibe Music & Films.

With this, he plans to actively promote in Korea with a Korean album. CTDE&M stated, “With this agreement, we will do our best to reveal Tony’s diverse charms and talents.”

Netizens were happy to see that he was doing well and wished him the best of luck!

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Netizen comments | Instiz
  • “Tony was bias back then. I’m so glad he is doing well!”
  • “Wake up at 2:30~”
  • “I voted for Tony during the final round.”
  • “Hwaiting!”
  • “So nice to see Tony!”
  • “He was my one pick on the show. He is finally promoting in Korea!”
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  • “Wow he grew up so well!”
  • “Is LOOSEMBLE a group? And is CTD&M a Korean agency?”
  • “LOOSEMBLE is group with members from LOONA.”

Tony is currently a student at New York University and is active in Europe and China.