ZEROBASEONE Bids Farewell with Emotional Encore Concert in Seoul

The journey of ZEROBASEONE, the nine-member boy group formed through Mnet's 2023 survival show 'Boys Planet,' has come to an end. In a final group photo with fans, leader Sung Han-bin shouted, "I love you, ZEROs forever." Fans reciprocated with tears, etching their love in their hearts.

ZEROBASEONE held their encore concert '2026 ZEROBASEONE World Tour 'HERE & NOW' Encore' from the 13th to the 15th at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The concert, which marked the finale of their world tour that began in Seoul, sold out all three shows, proving their immense popularity.

This concert was the grand finale of their 2025 world tour, which attracted approximately 150,000 attendees. It was a symbolic stage that completed the narrative of the nine members, from zero (0) to one (1). On the final day, the group performed 24 songs over three hours, creating lasting memories with their fans.

Although ZEROBASEONE's activity period was extended by two months, the concert marked a new turning point for the group. Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook will continue their activities with Wake One, while Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-bin, and Han Yu-jin will return to their original agency, YH Entertainment (formerly Yuehua), to embark on new paths.

The concert opened with 'I Shine,' symbolizing their debut's starting point. The venue was filled with fans' cheers as they performed hit songs like 'Take My Hand' and 'Crush.' Kim Gyu-bin expressed, "Standing here again, where we had our first tour performance, is overwhelming. Thanks to a good start, we were able to finish well." Kim Ji-woong reminisced, "Singing 'I Shine' reminded me of our 'Boys Planet' days, making it feel like a new beginning." Ricky shared, "All our songs feel sad," while Zhang Hao admitted, "I practiced a lot because I was afraid of making mistakes on the last day."

The setlist continued with songs like 'Doctor! Doctor!', 'Love Sick Game', 'Devil Game', 'Melting Point', 'Now or Never', and 'Yura Yura,' encapsulating the group's journey. Tae-rae expressed gratitude, saying, "We could come this far thanks to the love from ZEROs." The concert also featured the first performance of their new song 'Love Apocalypse.'

During the encore stage, the members shed tears while singing 'Not Alone.' Sung Han-bin said, "'Not Alone' was the last song we sang as trainees before debuting, so it was overwhelming. Seeing the fans cry brought up a lot of emotions." Zhang Hao added, "We saved this song for the encore. I hope it felt like a gift." Fans chanted "We love you, ZB1" as they cried together, turning the venue into a sea of tears.

Park Gun-wook, sobbing, shared, "Time flew by so quickly. The time and emotions we spent preparing for our title track performances feel as vivid as yesterday. I avoided eye contact with the members because I thought I wouldn't be able to perform, but now I wish I had looked at them more."

Ricky, struggling to express himself, said, "I hate that today is the only day I can convey my feelings. I don't want to part ways." He added, "No matter where I am, I will always be Ricky of ZEROBASEONE. I love you all sincerely," embracing his fellow members. Kim Tae-rae expressed, "It's indescribably painful that people who feel like family won't be together anymore, but I want to support each other in our respective places."

Sung Han-bin, reading a letter through tears, said, "ZEROs think I'm a brave person, but I'm actually quite fearful. I could stand as a leader thanks to the members and ZEROs. We met at different destinations but were able to create precious memories together, and I'm happy for that." Zhang Hao said, "I practiced saying goodbye, but it's still unfamiliar. Thank you for protecting my youth." Han Yu-jin added, "Today is the last time the nine of us will stand on stage together, but I hope this time remains a good memory."

Seok Matthew shared, "I will miss the everyday moments we shared. I will continue to support the members." Kim Ji-woong said, "We shone like one star, and now we will shine in our respective places." Kim Gyu-bin also promised, "We came from nothing to here thanks to the fans. I will never forget this time," affirming their affection for each other.

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