ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini-album "Ascend-" released, marking their first as a 5-member group, showcasing their unique identity and musical evolution.
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ZEROBASEONE announced a captivating new departure. Today (18th) at 6 PM, all songs from ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini-album "Ascend-" were released. The mini-album "Ascend-" is the first album presented after ZEROBASEONE was reorganized from a 9-member system to a 5-member system. Standing at a new starting point, ZEROBASEONE focused on the essence to produce this album. They condensed their musical journey into one story and depicted their progress without stopping, based on a more vivid identity. The title track "TOP 5" is a dance-pop song incorporating ZEROBASEONE's unique minimalism and contemporary R&B genre. It modernly reinterprets 2000s dance-pop, impressively expressing a fantastical sense over groovy and sexy hip-hop rhythms. The music video for "TOP 5," released earlier that midnight, captivated viewers with its trendy and sensory visual beauty. In particular, the members expressed an enchanting story with captivating vocals and refined grooves, showcasing a performance where power and delicacy coexist alongside dancers, adding to the enjoyment of watching. Opening a new chapter as a 5-member group, ZEROBASEONE proved their infinite possibilities with an expanded musical range while maintaining their unique color in "Ascend-". Expectations rise for ZEROBASEONE's journey towards greater heights with "TOP 5."
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