The group ZEROBASEONE is reorganizing into a five-member unit. Jang Hao, Riki, Kim Gyubin and Han Yujin are leaving the team.
On the 12th, agency WakeOne said in an official statement, "Members Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae and Park Geonwook have decided to begin a new season together as ZEROBASEONE based on deep trust."
It went on to explain, "This decision was reached with one mind after sufficient discussions involving our artists Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae and Park Geonwook, as well as Sung Hanbin and Kim Jiwoong, and their agencies."
WakeOne promised, "We will spare no full support so that activities as a five-member unit can settle in stably, and at the same time we will continue to communicate so that all members can grow together as each other's partners."
The agency added, "Jang Hao, Riki, Kim Gyubin and Han Yujin will finish the designated project period and prepare for a new leap. We support their futures and ask for your continued encouragement and support for the members who will walk new paths."
WakeOne said, "The musical legacy that the nine members built together under the name ZEROBASEONE will not remain at a specific point in time but will continue its vitality by expanding in various ways and possibilities," and added, "Although the form of activities may change, we promise that the values and identity we have shared will continue unchanged."
Finally, the agency said, "As already announced, the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR [HERE & NOW] ENCORE' performance will feature all nine members on stage to meet fans," and added, "We will provide detailed guidance on future specific activity plans as they are organized."
Below is the full official statement from WakeOne
Hello. This is WakeOne.
First, we sincerely thank ZEROSE and everyone who always gives unchanging love and support to ZEROBASEONE.
Over time, the brilliant journey that nine members wrote together under one name was possible because of fans' passionate support. Based on that precious record, ZEROBASEONE now aims to begin a new chapter.
Members Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae and Park Geonwook have decided to begin a new season as ZEROBASEONE based on deep trust.
This decision was made with one mind after sufficient discussions involving our artists Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae and Park Geonwook, as well as Sung Hanbin and Kim Jiwoong, and their agencies.
We will spare no full support so that activities as a five-member unit can settle in stably, and at the same time we will continue to communicate so that all members can grow together as each other's partners.
Jang Hao, Riki, Kim Gyubin and Han Yujin will finish the designated project period and prepare for a new leap. We support their futures and ask for your continued encouragement and support for the members who will walk new paths.
The musical legacy that the nine members built together under the name ZEROBASEONE will not remain at a specific point in time but will continue its vitality by expanding in various ways and possibilities. Although the form of activities may change, we promise that the values and identity we have shared will continue unchanged.
As already announced, the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR [HERE & NOW] ENCORE' performance will feature all nine members on stage to meet fans.
Please continue to give warm support and high expectations to ZEROBASEONE members, and we will provide detailed guidance on future specific activity plans as they are organized.<
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