The group ZEROBASEONE has drawn a trajectory of rapid growth, sweeping through the first half of 2025.
ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Mattieu, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, Park Geonwook, Han Yujin) released their mini album 5, 'BLUE PARADISE,' in February this year, and welcomed a flower path filled with blue roses, just like the album title.
ZEROBASEONE achieved a remarkable record of selling over 1.2 million copies in just one week after the release of 'BLUE PARADISE,' marking it as a '5 consecutive million seller.' It is the first time a K-pop group has had five consecutive albums reach 'million seller' status from their debut album.
With 'BLUE PARADISE,' ZEROBASEONE ranked first on the iTunes 'Top Album' chart in 17 regions worldwide, and all tracks included in the album charted on major domestic music sites Melon's TOP100 and HOT100, proving their popularity not only among fans but also with the general public. ZEROBASEONE achieved four wins on music broadcasts with their title track 'BLUE.'
Furthermore, ZEROBASEONE has made remarkable achievements in the global music markets of the United States and Japan. With their mini album 'BLUE PARADISE,' they made a stunning entry at 28th place on the Billboard 200, the main album chart of the U.S. Billboard. This is the highest ranking for K-pop artists classified as the fifth generation. ZEROBASEONE continues to enjoy long-lasting popularity, having entered Billboard's detailed charts for 11 consecutive weeks.
In particular, ZEROBASEONE's popularity in Japan reached a syndrome-level status. They dominated local major charts with their Japanese EP 'PREZENT,' released in January this year. They set a new personal sales record with 'PREZENT,' ranking first on the Oricon weekly album ranking and the weekly aggregated album ranking, as well as first on Billboard Japan's latest 'Top Album Sales' chart. Additionally, following their fourth place in the Billboard Japan settlement of account for the first half of the year in 'Top Album Sales,' they ranked third for the first week's sales of an album by an overseas artist in 2025, behind Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN. Reflecting this popularity, they celebrated being named the 'Best New Artist' in the Asia sector at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
With absolute support from the global fandom, ZEROBASEONE has won numerous awards this year, including the main album award at the '39th Golden Disc Awards,' the Artist of the Year main award at the '32nd HANTEO Music Awards 2024,' and the D Awards Best Stage, D Awards Delight Blue Label, D Awards Black Label Record of the Year, and Performance of the Year at the 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025,' along with several other honors. They lifted a total of 9 trophies in just the first half of the year.
Moreover, ZEROBASEONE is expanding their influence as a 'global top tier' by actively participating in various fields, including OST performances, entertainment shows, music broadcasts, award ceremonies as MCs, photo shoots, and as ambassadors. They have also secured positions as advertising models for renowned domestic and international brands, dominating both the fashion and advertising industries. As they are referred to as the 'fifth generation icons,' attention is focused on how far ZEROBASEONE's upward trajectory will continue, given each member's blossoming charm.
Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE is reportedly preparing for a world tour in the second half of 2025 to repay the love received from ZEROSE, their fandom.
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