1 YEAR OF ZEROBASEONE
The group ZEROBASEONE celebrated its first anniversary of the formation.
ZEROBASEONE was formed on April 20 last year with support from 184 national and local fans through the Mnet’s audition program “Boys Planet.” The 9 members, leader Sung Hanbin, 1st place Zhang Hao, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, and youngest Han Yujin. While the world’s wide and solidly formed fandom has expanded its base to the public, ZEROBASEONE is called as “5th generation icon” by breaking K-POP records one after another at the same time as it debuted.
ZB1 will release its third mini album “You had me at HELLO” in May. Prior to this, it will pre-release its track “SWEAT” on the 24th. In this article, it will help to see the glimpse of their 1 year achievement from the formation.
“Double Million Sellers” for 2 consecutive albums
With its first mini album “YOUTH IN THE SHADE” released in July last year, ZEROBASEONE sold about 1.24 million copies of physical album in a day. ZEROBASEONE is the first K-pop group to become a million-seller with its debut album, in a day. In September the same year, it became a “double million-seller” with more than 2 million cumulative sales based on the monthly chart.
The second mini album “MELTING POINT” released in November also sold about 1.45 million copies within a day of its release, followed by a total of 2,131,352 copies sold in the first week. By this album the group became a “double million seller.”
10 Rookie Awards at Korea’s leading award ceremonies
ZB1’s race to the records did not stop. It has started to earn the records of Korea’s leading award ceremonies. Since their debut, they have lifted a total of 16 trophies, including 10 Rookie of the Year awards. In particular, ZEROBASEONE did not just earn 10 ROTY but was getting trophies for Bonsang, proving their powerful influence.
JAPAN is also in love with ZB1
Popularity in Japan is also alarming. ZB1 achieved “half million seller” in just one week after its debut in Japan with its first Japanese single “ゆらゆら – 運命の – Yurayura – Unmei No Hana” released last month, and was certified as a gold disc “Double Platinum” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan in March. To read the article about it, CLICK HERE.
The single also topped the monthly single rankings after topping the Oricon weekly singles rankings, combined weekly singles. ZB1 also held its first fan concert in Yokohama, K-Arena, approximately 53,000 fans enjoyed the show and cheered for the group.
ZB1 will meet fans with the release of new album’s pre-released song “SWEAT” on the 24th.
Previous article about ZB1, the group’s communication platform Bubble, but the group terminates the contract, CLICK HERE.
