ZEROBASEONE

ZEROBASEONE, often referred to as ZB1, is a South Korean boy band that debuted on July 10, 2023. The group was formed through the survival program Boys Planet and consists of nine members: Han Yu-jin, Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Sung Han-bin, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Park Gun-wook. The name ZEROBASEONE symbolizes the transition from “zero” to “one” and represents the beginning of their journey together as a group.

Even before their official debut, the group achieved great success, with over a million pre-orders for their debut album and more than a million followers on Instagram within a few days. Their debut song “In Bloom” made it onto international charts, including the Billboard Global 200, and their EP sold more than two million copies worldwide.

In November 2023, they released their second EP, Melting Point, which was also very successful, selling over two million copies in its first week. ZEROBASEONE quickly won numerous awards for best newcomer, including at the Golden Disc Awards, the MAMA Awards, and the Melon Music Awards.