ZEROBASEONE Aims Higher After Winning at the Inaugural D Awards

ZEROBASEONE, the popular K-pop group, expressed their determination to keep moving forward even after winning the grand prize at the inaugural D Awards.

The group, consisting of members Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-bin, Park Gun-wook, and Han Yu-jin, held a showcase for their mini 5th album 'BLUE PARADISE' at the Mastercard Hall in Blue Square on the afternoon of the 24th.

During the event, the members discussed their collaborations with actor Jung Kyung-ho and renowned Japanese manga artist Junji Ito. Seok Matthew shared, "I've loved comics since I was young, so I was thrilled when Junji Ito agreed to create our cover. I also enjoyed working with Jung Kyung-ho, having been a fan of 'Hospital Playlist'." Han Yu-jin added, "I've always admired Jung Kyung-ho's acting, and the results were fantastic. We're grateful to Junji Ito for capturing our vibe so well."

Kim Gyu-bin expressed his admiration for singer G-Dragon, saying, "I respect G-Dragon immensely and feel honored to be active during the same period." He humorously shared, "I hoped to meet him someday, and when I heard he would be at the 'MAMA AWARDS', I carried his sneakers around hoping for an autograph. If he sees this, I hope he might sign them."

Reflecting on their win at the D Awards, Park Gun-wook stated, "We're grateful not only for the grand prize but also for being recognized as 5th generation K-pop icons. We aim to keep striving and showing our best selves." He added, "We hope that one day, the name ZEROBASEONE will be synonymous with K-pop worldwide."

Seok Matthew further commented, "We want to meet fans all over the world. Our mini 5th album will be officially released in the U.S. in April, so please look forward to it."

As they approach their 2nd anniversary in July, Han Yu-jin reflected, "The past two years have brought many changes. I've grown personally through our performances, and it's been an honor to share this journey with our fans as I transition from my teens to my twenties."

Regarding their contract ending in January 2026, Sung Han-bin stated, "Our priority is to show our best to the fans who love us. We'll do our best to move forward positively." Kim Tae-rae added, "I want to thank and express my love to the members and hope to continue positively with our fans."

ZEROBASEONE's mini 5th album 'BLUE PARADISE' features six tracks that convey the message that "even sad moments are part of life, and our efforts are beautiful in themselves." The title track 'BLUE' is characterized by refreshing synth sounds and emotional vocals, showcasing the group's vibrant energy.

'BLUE PARADISE' will be available on various music platforms from 6 PM on the 24th.