ZB1 Zhang Hao and his activities
ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) Zhang Hao was a contestant of Mnet audition TV program, ‘BOYS PLANET.’ He won the first place of the program at the final. By this he had his first solo track ‘Always’ in ZEROBASEONE’s debut album, ‘In Bloom.’ After the group has finished all the big events such as awards in the year-end and New Year, Zhang Hao had some of solo activities. He was a cover model of Chinese magazine, ‘L’Officiel China’ and he released a solo track, ‘I Wanna Know,’ the OST of ‘Transit Love 3.’
L’Officiel China and Zhang Hao
Zhang Hao became the cover model of L’Officiel China’s February issue. It is an achievement that Zhang Hao earned itself, but what Zhang Hao earns was beyond just being the cover model. According to the records of Chinese Magazine Sales Records, he sold more than 199,000 phyiscal copies which is approximately 1.7 billion won (1.28 million USD) just in 24 hours.
In China, the sales of first 24 hours (a day) is most important. The momentary sales are a measure of success. Zhang Hao made 10th place of from Chinese Magazine sales history with his first cover. It seems he proved his powerful fandom by showing the fandom’s purchasing power and loyalty.
To read about what happened between L’Officiel and Wakeone, the agency of Zhang Hao, CLICK HERE.
‘I Wanna Know’ from ‘Transit Love 3’
Zhang Hao’s first OST is making a splash on domestic and international charts.
According to the latest chart (February 3, 2024), released by U.S. music media Billboard on the 30th (local time), ‘I Wanna Know,’ the original OST part. 4 of TVing program, ‘Transit Love 3,’ sung by Zhang Hao, ranked 9th in world digital song sales.
‘I WANNA KNOW’ also surpassed 1.2 million cumulative streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform. It is very unusual for an entertainment program OST to achieve such results without official activities, making it possible to realize Zhang Hao’s solid position in the global market.
He is showing his strong potential in Korea domestic charts, too . ‘I wanna know’ topped the Circle Chart download chart (from Janurary 14 to January 20, 2024). In particular, this record is made just in two days. So it is showing Zhang Hao’s power.
To read more about Zhang Hao’s ‘I wanna Know’ records, CLICK HERE for the article.
It seems Zhang Hao earns more opportunity by the records. He will be performing his song, ‘I wanna know,’ on Men’s music show, M Countdown on February 1st, 2024. M Countdown will be filled with ZEROBASEONE members, leader Sung Han Bin is the mc and center Zhang Hao will show his first solo stage.
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