ZEROBASEONE (Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook, and Han Yu Jin) is taking Japan by storm!

The group grabbed the No. 1 spot on Tower Records’ 2024 Bestsellers K-POP TOP20 chart with their debut Japanese single ゆらゆら -運命の花- (Yurayura - Unmei no Hana) for the period of January 1 to October 31, 2024.

Their success doesn’t stop there! ZEROBASEONE's Korean albums are also topping charts in Japan. Their 4th mini-album, CINEMA PARADISE, landed in 5th place, while their 3rd mini-album, You had me at HELLO, came in 9th. These achievements show how much love ZB1 is receiving from Japanese fans.

On Spotify Japan’s 2024 rankings, ZEROBASEONE proved their strong influence on social media. They were named the 5th "Most Shared Artist on SNS in Japan", and their hit track Feel the POP from their 3rd mini-album ranked 10th on the "Most Shared Songs on SNS in Japan" list. They were the only K-pop group to make it onto this chart, highlighting their unique popularity.

The "ZB1 craze" in Japan is undeniable! After their Japanese debut in March with a fan concert at K-Arena Yokohama, the group sold out five shows in Aichi and Kanagawa, attracting 60,000 fans.

Their debut single, ゆらゆら -運命の花-, didn’t just top charts—it became a half-million seller in just one week! In March, it earned a "Double Platinum" certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for surpassing 500,000 shipments.

Fans are already excited for what’s next. ZEROBASEONE is set to release their first Japanese EP, PREZENT, on January 29, 2025.

The EP will include six songs: four new Japanese tracks (NOW OR NEVER, Only One Story, Firework, and HANA) and Japanese versions of their Korean hits Feel the POP and GOOD SO BAD.

With their undeniable talent and growing fanbase, ZEROBASEONE continues to prove they’re a global force to watch!

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On the December 11th episode of You Quiz on the Block, Rosé opened up about BLACKPINK's possible reunion in 2025 and how their solo activities are helping the group grow stronger.

During the episode, MC Yoo Jae Suk brought up the fact that the BLACKPINK members have been focusing on their solo projects lately and asked Rosé, "Do you miss the other members?"

Rosé reminisced about the release of BLACKPINK’s hit song "APT." and shared, "The day the song came out, I was so nervous when I woke up. I started getting messages from friends. I saw that Lisa had reached out, so I ended up video calling her for over an hour."

She continued, "While eating ramen, I told her, 'I’ve been getting a lot of messages, but I’m only talking to you. Once we finish this call, I have to start working.'"

Rosé also mentioned how she kept in touch with the other members, saying, "I could’ve called Jisoo, but instead, I texted her for an hour. When APT. was released, Jennie also sent me videos. We’re all working hard in different places, so I really miss them." She highlighted the strong bond and friendship the members share.

Later in the interview, Rosé hinted at BLACKPINK’s reunion in 2025, saying, "I think the synergy between us will grow even more. Everyone in music needs inspiration to grow, and I think this solo time for each of us is really important for BLACKPINK’s development." Fans are already looking forward to what’s next for the global supergroup!

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