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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Shin Min Gyu, the popular influencer from Heart Signal 4, has officially confirmed his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, revealing that it happened much earlier than fans had thought.

On January 9th, a new video titled "Min Gyu, How Honestly Are You Going to Talk Today?" was posted on the YouTube channel kiu기우쌤, featuring Shin Min Gyu as a guest.

During the interview, he opened up about his personal life and his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, with whom he had been in a relationship after the show.

On Heart Signal 4, Shin Min Gyu and Yoo Yi Soo became the final couple, and they publicly dated for a while.

However, rumors of a breakup started swirling when both of them removed photos of each other from their social media accounts.

When asked by the host, Kiu, "How much are you going to say today?" Shin Min Gyu responded confidently, "I can say everything."

Kiu quickly asked, "So is the breakup now public?" and Shin Min Gyu, with a slight pause, replied, "We broke up?" then added with a confused look, "I guess I just said it."

Shin Min Gyu explained that he had been planning to address the breakup at some point, mentioning, "I hear a lot of strange things."

He continued, "I'm not a celebrity, I'm just an ordinary person, but surprisingly, my personal life is being investigated a lot."

He expressed his frustration, saying, "What bothers me the most is when people send DMs about the breakup to my family."

To clarify further, he added, "It’s possible we broke up, but it’s funny to just say 'we broke up.' It’s been a long time since we actually broke up."

Following the breakup rumors with Yoo Yi Soo, Shin Min Gyu was also caught up in new gossip involving another female influencer.

A post by this influencer showed her at the same location and wearing similar clothes to what Shin Min Gyu had shared on his own Instagram, leading to speculation about a new romance.

Addressing these rumors, Shin Min Gyu explained, "Even if I meet female friends outside, I don’t know how they know about it. I’ve even received messages from my younger sister telling me to get a grip and saying I have a flirtatious tendency."

It seems like Shin Min Gyu is ready to face the rumors and clear up the confusion once and for all. Fans are now waiting to hear more from him as he opens up even further about his personal life.

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