ZEROBASEONE will continue their activities as a restructured five-member group.
On the 12th, WAKEONE, the agency representing ZEROBASEONE, announced in an official statement, "Members Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook have decided to embark on a new season as ZEROBASEONE, based on deep trust."
WAKEONE explained, "This decision was made after thorough discussions involving our artists Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Park Gun-wook, as well as Sung Han-bin and Kim Ji-woong, and their respective agencies, all coming together with a unified vision."
They continued, "We will provide full support to ensure the stable establishment of the five-member activities, while continuously fostering the growth of all members as partners."
Meanwhile, Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Kyu-bin, and Han Yu-jin will conclude their activities with ZEROBASEONE. WAKEONE expressed, "Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Kyu-bin, and Han Yu-jin have completed their designated project period and are preparing for new endeavors. We support their future and ask for continued encouragement and support for the members embarking on new paths."
Finally, they added, "The musical legacy built by the nine members under the name ZEROBASEONE will not remain at a specific point in time but will continue to expand in various ways and possibilities, maintaining its vitality. Although there may be changes in the form of activities, we promise that the values and identity we have shared will remain unchanged."
ZEROBASEONE is set to hold the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR 'HERE&NOW' ENCORE' from December 13-15 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. All nine members are expected to perform at this event.
Official Statement from WAKEONE
Hello, this is WAKEONE.
First, we sincerely thank ZEROSE and everyone who has consistently shown unwavering love and support for ZEROBASEONE.
The brilliant journey written by the nine members under one name was made possible by the passionate support of the fans. Based on this precious record, ZEROBASEONE is now ready to embrace a new chapter.
Members Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook have decided to embark on a new season as ZEROBASEONE, based on deep trust.
This decision was made after thorough discussions involving our artists Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Park Gun-wook, as well as Sung Han-bin and Kim Ji-woong, and their respective agencies, all coming together with a unified vision.
We will provide full support to ensure the stable establishment of the five-member activities, while continuously fostering the growth of all members as partners.
Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Kyu-bin, and Han Yu-jin have completed their designated project period and are preparing for new endeavors. We support their future and ask for continued encouragement and support for the members embarking on new paths.
The musical legacy built by the nine members under the name ZEROBASEONE will not remain at a specific point in time but will continue to expand in various ways and possibilities, maintaining its vitality. Although there may be changes in the form of activities, we promise that the values and identity we have shared will remain unchanged.
As previously announced, the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR [HERE & NOW] ENCORE' will feature all nine members performing together to meet the fans.
We ask for your warm support and high expectations for the ZEROBASEONE members, and we will provide detailed information on future activity plans as soon as they are finalized.
Thank you.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr