K-POP group ZEROBASEONE releases their 6th mini-album 'Ascend-' on May 18, collaborating with Tokyo Tower for a special event.
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Continuing to break numerous records, the 5th generation K-POP representative boy group ZEROBASEONE will release their 6th mini-album 'Ascend-' on May 18 (Monday). To commemorate this release, a collaboration project with Tokyo Tower has been decided. This album is packed with the charm of ZEROBASEONE, which has deepened even further, and especially the title track 'TOP 5' is a song that harmonizes groovy and sexy hip-hop rhythms with fantastic lyrics, showcasing a new side of the group. In line with the album name 'Ascend-' (meaning rise), they aim for even greater heights with a collaboration with the towering landmark 'Tokyo Tower' to boost their comeback. On the release day, a special light-up will dye Tokyo Tower blue. From May 19 (Tuesday) to 31 (Sunday), a collaboration project will start inside the tower, featuring a panel exhibition using music video off-shots, special message video screenings, and exclusive content like BGM takeover. Additionally, participants in the Tokyo Tower 'Top Deck Tour' will receive a limited edition postcard on a first-come, first-served basis, offering a special experience that can only be enjoyed here. ■ Event Information 'ZEROBASEONE x Tokyo Tower Collaboration Event' <Special Light-up> Date: May 18 (Monday) 20:00-24:00 <Collaboration Event> Period: May 19 (Tuesday) - May 31 (Sunday) Location: Tokyo Tower (4-2-8 Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo) *Business hours: 9:00-23:00 *Last reception for Top Deck Tour is at 22:15〇 Project Details ・Top Deck Tour participation benefit: Limited edition postcard gift for the first arrivals ・Main Deck: 'TOP 5' MV off-shot panel exhibition ・Main Deck 'Club333': Special message video screening on a 4K giant screen *During events at Club333, the giant screen cannot be viewed, so please enjoy it on a separate monitor installed on the 2nd floor of the Main Deck. ・Foot Town: ZEROBASEONE's songs will be aired as BGM ■ Related Site Tokyo Tower Official Site
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