ZEROBASEONE Shines at Yonsei University Festival Amidst Global Success

ZEROBASEONE, the group that debuted through Mnet's 'Boys Planet' in 2023, has shared exciting news. As they prepare for the launch of Season 2 after nearly two years, ZEROBASEONE is also celebrating a milestone.

The group, consisting of Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, Park Gun-wook, and Han Yu-jin, performed at the 'Yonsei, We Love You!' festival held at Yonsei University's open-air theater on the 8th. The festival commemorated the 140th anniversary of Yonsei University, and ZEROBASEONE captivated the audience with a vibrant setlist that resonated with the youthful crowd.

Dressed in school uniforms, ZEROBASEONE received a warm welcome as they took the stage with 'Here I Am,' the signal song from 'Boys Planet,' encouraging the dreams and futures of the youth. They conveyed a passionate message that they would be the stars shining on stage.

During their performance of 'Bada (ZB1 Remake)' from their mini 4th album 'CINEMA PARADISE,' ZEROBASEONE engaged closely with the audience by taking selfies with fans' phones, creating an intimate and energetic atmosphere. The crowd's enthusiastic sing-along allowed the members to unleash their youthful energy.

The title track 'BLUE' from their mini 5th album 'BLUE PARADISE' captivated the audience with its selection that matched the campus's symbolic color. The performance was enriched with choreography using blue scarves, culminating in a dynamic stage. ZEROBASEONE also performed 'To the End of the Sky,' one of Yonsei's anthems, incorporating cheerleading moves to elevate the excitement to its peak.

ZEROBASEONE celebrated their 700th day since debut on June 8th. Keywords like '#ZB1_700DAYS,' '#ZEROBASEONE_700DaysInBloom,' and '#ZEROBASEONE' trended on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming their global popularity.

Recently, ZEROBASEONE has achieved remarkable success in the world's two largest music markets, the US and Japan, solidifying their status as '5th Generation Icons.' They made their debut on the US Billboard 200 chart at 28th place, setting a new record for 5th generation K-pop groups. They maintained their presence on three Billboard charts for eight consecutive weeks, and recently ranked 4th in Billboard Japan's 2025 first-half 'Top Album Sales,' garnering worldwide attention.