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D1, Be the ONE! Hello, we are ZEROBASEONE! |
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ZEROBASEONE (Korean: 제로베이스원; Japanese: ゼロベースワン; also shortened to ZB1) is a nine-member multinational project boy group under WAKEONE. Formed through Mnet's reality survival show Boys Planet, they made their debut on July 10, 2023 with their first mini album Youth in the Shade.
They will be active for two and a half years on a special contract before it ends sometime in January 2026.
The meaning behind their name is "the journey of nine trainees to complete as one after debut".[2]
History[]
Pre-debut: Boys Planet[]
On December 11, 2021, Mnet announced that the male version of Girls Planet 999, titled Boys Planet, would be coming in 2022.[3] On June 25, 2022, Mnet officially confirmed they plan to air Boys Planet in the first half of 2023.[4] On November 28, 2022, Mnet had officially announced that Boys Planet would premiere in February 2023, with a total of 98 participants from all over the world. The first teaser was revealed during the 2022 MAMA Awards.[5]
Boys Planet premiered on February 2, 2023 while the live finale was broadcasted on April 20, 2023, revealing the final nine members to debut the show's project group, ZEROBASEONE; Zhang Hao ranked first overall, obtaining a center position and a solo song on their debut album, followed by Hanbin ranking second, Matthew ranked third, Ricky ranked fourth, Gunwook ranked fifth, Taerae ranked sixth, Gyuvin ranked seventh, Jiwoong ranked eighth and Yujin ranked ninth.[6] During the live broadcast it was stated that the group would promote for two years and six months.
Following the finale, the group's official SNS accounts were opened.[7]
2023: Debut with Youth in the Shade, Melting Point[]
On April 24, WAKEONE stated that ZEROBASEONE is starting their debut preparations and are planning for a mid-2023 debut.[8]
On April 26, it was revealed that the group is filming a reality show.[9] On May 1, the group announced their fandom name, ZEROSE, through a live.[10]
On May 14, the spoiler film "Youth in the Shade" was released.[11]
On May 26, WAKEONE confirmed that the group is preparing to make their debut sometime in July.[12] On June 7, it was announced that the group will officially debut on July 10 with their first mini album Youth in the Shade.[13]
On August 20, a spoiler film was revealed for the group's second mini album, set to be released in November.[14] During the Hana Playlist concert on September 16, member Sung Han Bin revealed that ZEROBASEONE will be making their first-ever comeback on November 6.[15] On October 5, the group released a poster for their second mini album, Melting Point.[16]
2024: Japanese debut, first Japanese fan meeting, "Sweat", You Had Me At Hello, "Feel The Pop (Japanese ver.)", Cinema Paradise, "Good So Bad (Japanese ver.)", "Only One Story"[]
On November 29, 2023, it was announced that ZEROBASEONE will be making their Japanese debut in March 2024, also they will be held their first Japanese fan meeting in the same month.[17]
On December 19, 2023, it was announced that the group will release their first Japanese single, "Yura Yura" on March 20.[18]
On March 31, 2024, JBTC News reported that according to multiple industry sources, ZEROBASEONE is planning to make a comeback in May.[19] Hours later, a spoiler film entitled "Summer Came Early" was released, hinting at their upcoming comeback.[20]
On April 5, it was reported that ZEROBASEONE will be releasing a pre-release single on April 24, ahead of their May comeback.[21] On April 11, a teaser for the pre-release single "Sweat" was unveiled.[22]
On April 14, a poster was released which announced the group's third mini album, You Had Me At Hello, slated for release on May 13.[23]
On May 2, it was announced that ZEROBASEONE will be releasing a Japanese version of "Feel The Pop" on May 17.[24]
On July 5, it was reported that the group will be having a comeback in late August.[25] On July 29, a poster was released which announced the group's fourth mini album, Cinema Paradise.[26]
On August 18, it was announced that ZEROBASEONE will be releasing a Japanese version of "Good So Bad" on August 30.[27]
On September 27, it was announced that the group will be releasing the OST for the anime Pokémon, "Only One Story" on October 11.[28]
Members[]
| Rank | Name | Position(s) | Nationality | Agency | Year(s) active | ||
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| English | Korean | Japanese | |||||
| 8 | Jiwoong | 김지웅 | キムジウン | N/A | Korean | Nest Management | 2023–present |
| 1 | Zhang Hao | 장하오 | ジャンハオ | Center | Chinese | Yue Hua Entertainment | 2023–present |
| 2 | Hanbin | 성한빈 | ソンハンビン | Leader[29] | Korean | Studio GL1DE | 2023–present |
| 3 | Matthew | 석매튜 | ソクマシュー | N/A | Korean-Canadian | MNH Entertainment | 2023–present |
| 6 | Taerae | 김태래 | キムテレ | Main Vocalist | Korean | WAKEONE | 2023–present |
| 4 | Ricky | 리키 | リッキー | N/A | Chinese | Yue Hua Entertainment | 2023–present |
| 7 | Gyuvin | 김규빈 | キムギュビン | Korean | Yue Hua Entertainment | 2023–present | |
| 5 | Gunwook | 박건욱 | パクゴヌク | Korean | Jellyfish Entertainment | 2023–present | |
| 9 | Yujin | 한유진 | ハンユジン | Maknae | Korean | Yue Hua Entertainment | 2023–present |
Discography[]
Korean[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
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OSTs[]
Other releases[]
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Japanese[]
Singles[]
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Digital singles[]
OSTs[]
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Concerts[]
Fan concerts[]
- 2023 ZEROBASEONE Fan-Con (2023)
- 2024 ZEROBASEONE Fan-Con in Japan (2024)
Asia tours[]
Concert participation[]
- KCON Japan 2023 (2023)[32]
- KCON 2023 LA (2023)[33]
- KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert in London (2023) (canceled)[34][35]
- KPOP NATION in Poland (2023)[36]
- M Countdown in France (2023)[37]
- KCON 2024 Hong Kong (2024)[38]
- Music Bank in Antwerp (2024)[39]
- KCON Japan 2024 (2024)[40]
- SBS Mega Concert (2024)[41]
- K-Wave Concert Inkigayo 2024 (2024)[42]
- Summer Sonic 2024 (2024)[43]
- KCON LA 2024 (2024)[44]
- 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer (2024)[45]
- Krazy Super Concert (2024) [46]
Fanmeetings[]
Japan fanmeetings[]
- TBA (2024)
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- ZEROBASEONE Debut Show : In Bloom (Mnet, 2023)[47]
Variety shows[]
- Amazing Saturday (tvN, 2023) - guest[48]
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 20)[49]
- Knowing Bros / Man on A Mission (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 405)
Trivia[]
- Jiwoong was a former member of INX and a pre-debut member of B.I.T and ATEEN.
- He was also a contestant on Burn Up 30.
- Taerae was a contestant on Top 10 Student.
- Gunwook was a contestant on Wild Idol.
Gallery[]
- Main article: ZEROBASEONE/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: “Boys Planet” Group ZEROBASEONE Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ (KR) My Daily: 1위 장하오→9위 한유진…'보이즈 플래닛' 9人 '제베원' 데뷔 확정 [종합]
- ↑ Soompi: Mnet Announces Male Version Of “Girls Planet 999” Audition Program
- ↑ Soompi: Mnet Confirms Plans To Air Male Version Of “Girls Planet 999” In 2023, With Contestants Of All Nationalities Invited To Apply
- ↑ Soompi: “Boys Planet,” The Male Version Of “Girls Planet 999,” To Premiere In February 2023
- ↑ Soompi: Update: “Boys Planet” Announces Top 9 Trainees To Debut As New Boy Group ZEROBASEONE
- ↑ Linktree: ZEROBASEONE
- ↑ Soompi: “Boys Planet” Group ZEROBASEONE Confirmed To Be Preparing For Midyear Debut
- ↑ Soompi: “Boys Planet” Group ZEROBASEONE To Star In Their Own Reality Show
- ↑ Soompi: “Boys Planet” Group ZEROBASEONE Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ZEROBASEONE Drops Debut Teaser Film For “Youth In The Shade”
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Confirms Plans For July Debut
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Announces Debut Date + Drops Teaser For “Youth In The Shade”
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ZEROBASEONE Teases First-Ever Comeback With Spoiler Film For 2nd EP
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ZEROBASEONE Announces November Comeback Date
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ZEROBASEONE Gears Up For First-Ever Comeback With “MELTING POINT” Teasers
- ↑ (JP) ZEROBASEONE Japan Website: 2024年3月に日本デビュー及び日本ファンミーティングの開催が決定！
- ↑ (JP) ZEROBASEONE Japan Website: 3月20日（水）にJapan 1st Single 『ゆらゆら -運命の花-』 発売決定！
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Reported To Make May Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ZEROBASEONE Teases Comeback With Spoiler Film "Summer Came Early"
- ↑ (KR) MK: [단독] 제로베이스원, 24일 선공개곡 발표...5월 컴백 예열
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Confirms April Return With Pre-Release Single "SWEAT" + Drops 1st Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Announces 3rd Mini Album "You had me at HELLO"
- ↑ (JP) ZEROBASEONE Japan Website: 「Feel the POP (Japanese ver.)」の配信が決定！
- ↑ (KR) Naver News: (단독) 제로베이스원(ZB1), 8월말 컴백한다…벌써 데뷔 1주년
- ↑ Soompi: Update: ZEROBASEONE Unveils Teaser Poster For "CINEMA PARADISE" Comeback
- ↑ (JP) ZEROBASEONE Japan Website: 「GOOD SO BAD (Japanese ver.)」 配信決定！記念してPre-add / Pre-saveキャンペーンがスタート！
- ↑ @ZB1_jp on X (September 27, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Boys Planet” Group ZEROBASEONE Announces Leader
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Announces Dates And Locations For "2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR"
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Announces Stops For First-Ever Tour "TIMELESS WORLD"
- ↑ @kconjapan on Twitter (April 18, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Update: KCON LA 2023 Announces 2nd Lineup Including ATEEZ, IVE, THE BOYZ, And More
- ↑ @KPOPLUX_ on Twitter (August 31, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: KPOP LUX SBS Super Concert In London Officially Canceled
- ↑ @mykpopnation on Twitter (August 24, 2023)
- ↑ @MnetKR on Twitter (September 9, 2023)
- ↑ @KCON_official on Twitter (February 7, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Music Bank In Antwerp” Announces Lineup For 2024
- ↑ Soompi: KCON Japan 2024 Announces 1st Lineup
- ↑ @mega.mgc.coffee_official on Instagram (May 3, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: "K-Wave Concert Inkigayo" Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @summer_sonic on X (May 1, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON LA 2024 Announces 1st Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces First-Ever Summer Edition + First Lineup Of Performers
- ↑ Soompi: 2024 Krazy Super Concert Returns With New Dates And Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ (KR) Herald Pop: 제로베이스원, 10일 Mnet 글로벌 데뷔쇼 개최..타이틀곡 최초 공개
- ↑ Soompi: ZEROBASEONE Confirmed To Appear On “Amazing Saturday” As Full Group
- ↑ @jtbc_K909 on Twitter (July 4, 2023)
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