K-pop sensation ZEROBASEONE has cemented their status as leaders of the '5th Generation' not just at home but also on the global stage.

On July 8th, Billboard, a top U.S. music outlet, unveiled its list of 'The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024', placing ZEROBASEONE's third mini-album 'You had me at HELLO' in the spotlight. The group, consisting of Seong Hanbin, Kim Jiwon, Jang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Kyubin, Park Geonwook, and Han Yujin, received high praise from Billboard.

They commended the album, noting, "Beyond its polished sound and catchy melodies, ZEROBASEONE has imbued their music with profound meaning."

The album's title track 'Feel the POP' and other songs like 'Solar POWER', 'Dear ECLIPSE', and 'HELLO' were highlighted for their impact.

'You had me at HELLO' marks the conclusion of a trilogy exploring themes of youthful love and joy, building on their previous works. Showing versatility across genres, ZEROBASEONE made history by achieving 'million seller' status with three consecutive album releases in just one day.

The album quickly soared to #1 on iTunes 'Top Albums' charts in 23 regions globally upon its debut and dominated Japan's Oricon Weekly Album and Combined Weekly Album rankings.

Capitalizing on their global acclaim, ZEROBASEONE is set to grace major music festivals, including Tencent Music Entertainment Awards 2024 in Greater China this July, 'KCON LA' in August, and Japan's 'SUMMER SONIC 2024', connecting deeply with their international fan base.

Their international tour, '2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR', kicks off on September 20th in Seoul, spanning 8 cities worldwide.

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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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