The rising stars ZEROBASEONE (Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Bin, Park Geon Wook, Han Yujin) are celebrating a huge win in Japan, achieving a double victory on the Oricon Weekly Chart!

On February 6, Oricon News revealed that ZEROBASEONE’s first Japanese EP, PREZENT, earned an impressive 258,100 points, securing the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking from January 27 to February 2. This ranking will officially appear on the February 10 chart.

The Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking takes into account CD sales, digital downloads, and streaming numbers, and combines them into points to determine the album rankings.

This marks the group's second time reaching the top of the Oricon chart, following their success with their South Korean mini-album You had me at HELLO.

Not only did PREZENT top the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, but it also dominated the Weekly Combined Album Ranking, making ZEROBASEONE double champions! Their record-breaking sales in just the first week prove they’re truly becoming the 5th-generation icons of K-pop.

Their popularity in Japan is undeniable. PREZENT didn’t just top Oricon; it also claimed the number one spot on Billboard Japan’s Top Album Sales, marking another major achievement.

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PREZENT is a special album that ZEROBASEONE dedicated to their fans, Zeroz, featuring four original Japanese songs and Japanese versions of two tracks from their Korean releases, highlighting their versatility across multiple genres.

And the excitement isn’t over yet! ZEROBASEONE is gearing up to release their mini-album BLUE PARADISE on February 24 at 6 PM on various music streaming platforms. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for these rising stars!

BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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