ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao Shines at Weibo Night, Sets New K-Pop Record

ZEROBASEONE member Zhang Hao has added another trophy to his collection. The Chinese artist, who debuted as the winner of Mnet's 'Boys Planet' in 2023 as a trainee from Yuehua Entertainment, made history as the first foreigner to win a Korean idol audition program.

On March 5th, Zhang Hao was awarded the 'Weibo Annual Popularity Singer' at the 'Weibo Night' held in China.

This award is given to the singer who has shown the most remarkable buzz and influence on the Weibo platform throughout the year. Notably, Zhang Hao was the only K-pop artist among the winners, reaffirming his immense popularity in the region.

Zhang Hao has also been active in various Chinese entertainment programs such as Zhejiang TV's 'Keep Running' and Hunan Satellite TV's 'Hello, Saturday.' He has collaborated with leading Chinese media outlets like Tencent, iQIYI, and Sohu, as well as local fashion and beauty brands.

ZEROBASEONE, the group Zhang Hao is part of, has repeatedly topped Weibo's 'Overseas Celebrity Influence Index,' showcasing their strong presence.

Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE recently released a special limited album 'RE-FLOW,' dominating major charts in Korea, China, and Japan. They are set to hold the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR 'HERE&NOW' ENCORE' from March 13-15 at Seoul's KSPO DOME, marking the grand finale of their 2025 world tour, with all tickets sold out during pre-sale.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr