ZEROBASEONE, a K-POP group, achieved historic sales and global recognition, culminating in their latest album 'RE-FLOW' and upcoming tour.
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ZEROBASEONE, born from fan voting both domestically and internationally, has grown beyond mere temporary popularity to become known as the 'standard of the 5th generation.' ZEROBASEONE debuted in July 2023 with their 1st mini-album 'YOUTH IN THE SHADE,' which recorded initial sales of 1.82 million copies, setting an unprecedented record for the highest initial sales of a debut album by a K-POP group. This record has not been broken even after three years and continues to be referenced as a benchmark. With this momentum, they became the first group in K-POP history to achieve six consecutive million-seller albums from their debut album and surpassed 9 million cumulative album sales as the first 5th generation group. Starting from their roots in an audition program, they have continuously grown alongside their fans, charting a steadily upward trajectory. As a result, their 1st full album 'NEVER SAY NEVER' debuted at 23rd on the Billboard 200, marking a new personal best. Additionally, their first EP in Japan, 'PREZENT,' and special EP 'ICONIK' received consecutive platinum certifications from the Japan Record Association in 2025. Furthermore, they successfully concluded their world tour 'HERE&NOW,' which attracted around 150,000 attendees, solidifying their presence as a 'global top-tier' act. The growth story that ZEROBASEONE has woven reached its peak with the release of their special limited album 'RE-FLOW' on the 2nd of this month. 'RE-FLOW' is a work that depicts the emotions and moments born from the accumulation of time through music over the past two years and six months. The stories of each track connect like a single flow, comprehensively expressing ZEROBASEONE's past, present, and future, leaving a deep resonance with fans. This work is particularly praised as a highly complete album where music, visuals, and story are integrated. It delicately portrays the sparkle of youth and the underlying anxieties along the flow of emotions, creating a structure where each track connects like a single narrative. Based on the expressive power they have built through albums and stages since their debut, they present the direction that 5th generation groups should take. Their activities centered on 'communication with fans' are also noteworthy. They not only share their thoughts through songs directed at fans but also provide experiences through new content in exhibition formats and the development of photo-ism frames, crossing online and offline efforts. They position fans not merely as consumers but as central figures completing the group's story, presenting a new way of being for K-POP groups both on and off stage. Their latest work 'RE-FLOW' ranked high on major charts in Korea, China, and Japan, once again proving their global popularity. ZEROBASEONE will hold the '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR 'HERE&NOW' ENCORE' at Seoul's KSPO DOME from March 13 to 15. This encore performance will conclude their 2025 world tour and has already sold out all seats through pre-reservation, generating great anticipation. - ZB1 selected as 'K-POP Artist of the Year' by the global music event 'Record Store Day'! Limited edition LP release also announced - ZEROBASEONE greets the Lunar New Year as nine, saying 'Let's run together in 2026' (video available)
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