Amid skepticism about their moniker "5th-Gen Boy Group Representative," ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) solidified their status in the music scene just a month after their debut.
The rising rookie boy group ZEROBASEONE is comprised of nine members Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, and Han Yujin. They debuted on July 10 with their mini-album, "YOUTH IN SHADE."
The group was created through Mnet's audition program, "Boys Planet," and is being managed by WAKEONE Entertainment.
At the beginning of their debut, various Korean media outlets introduced them as a group that will open the "fifth-generation era of K-pop."
Although there were doubts, the nonet continues to prove to be worthy of the title through their achievements.
ZEROBASONE Achieves Sold-Out Concert in Gocheok Sky Dome
It's only been a month since their debut, but ZB1 skipped small-sized venues and immediately entered a dome stadium as the location for their first-ever concert.
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This is a huge record since in the history of performing at Gocheok Dome, only popular artists can fill this venue, proving ZB1's rising fame then.
In particular, about 18,000 tickets for their fan concert were sold out immediately after its opening.
In the case of Gocheok Dome performances, it is a representative venue where the nation's top singers like EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, NCT, and Lim Young Woong held concerts at, sold out all seats, and showed ticket power.
Since then, ZEROBASEONE has taken a similar step and their future moves are drawing attention.
ZB1 Proves 'Monster Rookie' Status by Becoming 'Million Seller' Upon Debut
Following the release of ZB1's debut album, "YOUTH IN SHADE, they solidified their position as the "5th-gen" K-pop sensation as they instantly captured the hearts of fans with their energetic and refreshing release.
In fact, the debut album sold 1.82 million copies following its release, becoming the first-ever K-pop group to go straight to the first "Million Seller" title after debut.
In addition, the debut title song, "In Bloom," entered major domestic and foreign music charts, along with the other songs in the album.
ZB1 also won three gold medals at "The Show" and "Show Champion."
ZEROBASONE Receives 'Main Award' & 'Global Super Rookie' at 2023 K Global Heart Dream Awards
At the 2023 K Global Heart Dream Awards held on August 10, ZEROBASEONE won the K Global Heart Dream Main Award and the Global Super Rookie Award at the same time, showing their status as a "monster rookie."
ZB1 Named by GRAMMY 'K-pop Boy Group to Watch Out in 2023' Before Debut
Aside from K-pop fans, the foreign market is also all eyes on ZB1's entry into the music world.
In a recent article released by GRAMMY, ZEROBASEONE was selected as one of the K-pop boy groups to watch out for this year, predicting their high potential even before debut.
At the time, GRAMMY noted:
"ZEROBASEONE consists of members with a variety of talents and abilities that enable artistic agility and overwhelming performance. This has fascinated hundreds of thousands of viewers in the process of forming the team every week (through 'Boys Planet')."
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