ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, Han Yujin) continues its unstoppable rise in popularity.
On September 11, the group took first place on Mnet’s M Countdown with the title track “ICONIK” from their first full-length album Never Say Never. Following wins on The Show and Show! Champion, this marks their third consecutive music show victory, earning them a “triple crown.”
After the win, ZEROBASEONE shared their thoughts:
“We’re so grateful to and love ZEROSE (our fandom). Winning first place on M Countdown, which holds special meaning for us, feels even more honorable and meaningful. We’ll keep pushing forward as ZEROBASEONE.”
That day, the group delivered a powerful performance, captivating audiences with their perfect synchronization, refined groove, and tight rhythm. Their controlled yet impactful choreography showcased the members’ musical growth and collective energy.
Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE achieved over 1.51 million sales in the first week of Never Say Never, earning the title of “6-consecutive million-sellers.” They are the first K-pop group ever to have all six of their albums since debut surpass the million-seller mark.
The album has also swept major domestic and international charts. On the Oricon charts in Japan (weekly rankings for September 1–7, released on September 15), Never Say Never placed No. 2 on both the Weekly Album Ranking and Weekly Combined Album Ranking, proving the group’s hot popularity in the Japanese market.
In addition, on the Billboard Japan charts (September 1–7), the album ranked No. 7 on the Hot Albums chart and No. 9 on the Download Albums chart, while the title track “ICONIK” landed at No. 3 on the Hot Shot Songs chart—further cementing ZEROBASEONE’s status as a true “global top-tier” group.
Written by Kim Su Jin
Translated by Lee So Yun
