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ZEROBASEONE’s unit EMP, made up of Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, released the music video for the title track “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” from their first digital single, “OFF script.” The video shows them moving cautiously as if targeted, then radiating free-spirited hip-hop energy, with Dynamic Duo appearing as featured artists. EMP’s name comes from “Electro Magnetic Pulse,” symbolizing a space where only their music exists.

URACHACHA has signed an exclusive agency agreement for Japan with artist and actor Kim Ji-woong of ZEROBASEONE. Working with his Korean agency, NEST MANAGEMENT, it will promote his activities in Japan, including a Japanese fan club, fan meetings, events, media, and brand tie-ups.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place over two days in Osaka under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” Organizers announced a 360-degree stage, the largest performer lineup in a single region, Park Bo-gum as host, chapter-based awards, and collaborations with artists, films, anime, and AI. They also outlined safety measures and a global fan festival.

ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook unit EMP will unveil new music in November. They released the poster and promotion schedule for their first digital single, “OFF script,” due out on November 10 at 6 p.m. Before that, they will drop “RUN (with Dynamic Duo)” on November 4.

U-NEXT has announced exclusive Japanese livestreaming of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. The stream will include the red carpet and awards ceremony for unlimited viewing by U-NEXT monthly members, with a giveaway campaign also planned.

MBC MUSIC’s live broadcast of “Show Champion” was held on the afternoon of the 21st at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. A2O LITE won first place, and the show featured performances by ZEROBASEONE’s Son Han-bin, former GFRIEND member Yuju, A2O SOUL, KickFlip, FLARE U, MODYSSEY, X:IN, DAILY:DIRECTION, YS Block, V01D, SEVENUS’s Hiee, and HAENA.

On the afternoon of the 21st, A2O LITE won first place on the live broadcast of MBC MUSIC’s “Show Champion” at MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The episode also featured Son Han-bin of ZEROBASEONE, former GFRIEND member Yuju, A2O SOUL, KickFlip, FLARE U, MODYSSEY, X:IN, DAILY:DIRECTION, YS Block, V01D, Hije of SEVENUS, and HAENA.

Kang Ki-young and ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji-woong have been cast in the film Siren. The movie follows a detective and a police university student from a chaebol family who clash, then end up working together on an unpredictable investigation. It is aiming for a 2027 release.

ABEMA will broadcast the live finale of Mnet’s STREET WORLD FIGHTER: Directors' War exclusively in Japan and simultaneously with Korea for free tonight. The show spotlights performance directors who create every aspect of a stage, and four finalists—KASPER, BABYZOO, BADA, and kooyoung back—will compete in a cheer performance mission. ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin will MC, and a related special program featuring YUMEKI and JO1’s Ren Kawashiri is also streaming free.

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin revealed on Hye-ri’s YouTube show why he does not usually drink alcohol. He said he used to drink more in college, but gained a lot of weight from drinking and eating snacks, so he decided to stay away from alcohol to keep pursuing his idol career. He added that he recently became interested in Japanese draft beer.