This marks a significant improvement from their previous record, climbing five spots higher than their mini-album 'BLUE PARADISE,' which initially entered the chart at No. 28. ZEROBASEONE continues to demonstrate their global influence as a leading 5th generation K-pop group.
The group also performed exceptionally well on other Billboard charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the 'Emerging Artists' chart, No. 2 on the 'World Albums' chart, No. 3 on the 'Independent Albums' chart, and No. 5 on both the 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Album Sales' charts. They also ranked No. 19 on the 'Artist 100' chart, making a total of seven chart entries. This success in the U.S. music market highlights ZEROBASEONE's explosive momentum.
With the release of 'NEVER SAY NEVER,' ZEROBASEONE has dominated both domestic and international music charts. The album sold over 1.51 million copies in its first week, marking the group as a '6-time million-seller.' It also achieved impressive rankings on Japan's Oricon charts and China's QQ Music digital sales chart.
The title track 'ICONIK' achieved a six-day consecutive win on major Korean music shows, marking the group's first-ever six-time win and solidifying their iconic status.
'NEVER SAY NEVER' delivers a powerful message of perseverance, encouraging listeners to believe that 'nothing is impossible.' ZEROBASEONE continues to break records and lead the K-pop scene as a 'global top-tier' group, with their influence spanning across the globe.
ZEROBASEONE is set to kick off their world tour, '2025 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR 'HERE&NOW',' from October 3-5 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. The overwhelming demand for tickets led to all three shows selling out during the fan club pre-sale, with additional seats being opened to accommodate fans.