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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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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