The K-pop group ZEROBASEONE, gearing up for their comeback in February, is making huge waves worldwide.

In a recent interview with the renowned Italian magazine PANORAMA, the group shared their journey, showcasing just how much their popularity has skyrocketed since they formed on Boys Planet. The magazine, known for its extensive coverage of the Korean Wave in Italy, hailed ZEROBASEONE as “the most loved 5th-generation K-pop group.”

PANORAMA highlighted the group's incredible talent, with their versatile charms, stellar vocals, and dazzling performances winning the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. The magazine also pointed out that with each new comeback, ZEROBASEONE continues to break its own records, firmly establishing itself as a global music powerhouse.

During the interview, the members were asked about the “most memorable moment of 2024,” and they all agreed that their first overseas tour was unforgettable. “The moment the LED screen behind the stage opened on the first day of our world tour is still vivid in my memory. Seeing the lights of so many light sticks, we were deeply moved,” they shared. “We gained so much energy from our fans, the Zeroz, during the tour. This memory will motivate us to give our best in our future activities."

As for their next album, ZEROBASEONE teased fans, saying, “We’re working hard to show even more surprising sides of ourselves within the image we have as ZEROBASEONE. We’ll greet fans with an album filled with our youth," building even more excitement for their upcoming release.

Since their formation through global fan votes on Boys Planet, ZEROBASEONE has not only made a name for themselves in Europe but also in the United States. Their video was displayed on the massive electronic billboard during the New Year’s "Ball Drop" event in Times Square, New York, attended by over a million people, proving their popularity is growing worldwide.

In the U.S., ZEROBASEONE’s success continues to soar. Their third mini-album, You Had Me at HELLO, ranked high on Billboard’s 2024 Best K-Pop Albums list, and the title track “GOOD SO BAD” from their fourth mini-album, CINEMA PARADISE, was named one of the “Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2024” by grammy.com. Additionally, the group performed at the Grammy Museum’s Global Spin Live stage last July, further cementing their global presence.

As they prepare to release their Japanese EP, PREZENT, on January 20, ZEROBASEONE is set to pre-release the track "Doctor! Doctor!" from their fifth mini-album in South Korea. With their “dynamic freshness,” they’re ready to captivate fans—both in Korea and around the world—once again.

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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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