
The group ZEROBASEONE attended ″KCON LA 2025,″ held in Los Angeles from January 1st to 3rd. The nine-member group consists of Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Jang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Kyu-bin, Park Gun-wook, and Han Yu-jin. This was their first visit to the US since their fifth mini-album, ″BLUE PARADISE,″ reached number 28 on the Billboard 200. Their performance drew a huge crowd of local fans, once again proving their potential as the next generation of K-pop global stars.
During the festival, ZEROBASEONE showcased a variety of special performances. Sung Han-bin, currently the MC of Mnet’s ″M Countdown,″ hosted the three-day event, with Seok Matthew, Ricky, and Jang Hao also serving as MCs on Days 1, 2, and 3. On the first day, Zero Base One performed their signature songs, including ″BLUE,″ ″Feel the POP,″ ″Doctor! Doctor!″, and ″GOOD SO BAD.″ They captivated the audience with their energetic choreography and dazzling visuals. The ″Doctor! Doctor!″ performance, in particular, featured a special experience, where they stepped onto a raised stage to connect with the audience. Sung Han-bin and Lee Young-ji performed a duet to Billie Eilish’s ″You Should See Me in a Crown.″
On the second day, Zero Base One collaborated on a special stage. Zhang Hao and Yuqi showcased their captivating charm with ″There Is No Tomorrow,″ while Kim Tae-rae and Roy Kim delivered a captivating performance of Coldplay’s ″Everglow.″ Seok Matthew and Park Gun-wook enthusiastically performed the English version of ″BACK PACKER,″ the OST for the TVING original ″Study Group,″ drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience.
On the third day, they delivered a dynamic performance of pre-released tracks ″SLAM DUNK,″ ″Devil Game,″ and ″KILL THE ROMEO″ from their first full-length album, ″NEVER SAY NEVER.″ Continuing the momentum of the concert, Zero Base One surprised everyone by releasing a spoiler film for their first full-length album, ″NEVER SAY NEVER,″ scheduled for release on September 1st. In the video, Zero Base One conducted an interview, talking about the impossible: ″I saw a real dog driving,″ ″It’s the universe’s way,″ and ″What’s impossible is truly impossible,″ piqued curiosity about their comeback.
″Never Say Never″ is an album that heralds ZEROBASEONE’s most dazzling moment in their musical journey with ZEROSE (fandom name). ZEROBASEONE has achieved ″five consecutive million-seller″ status, rewriting K-pop history with every comeback. With their first full-length album, they deliver the message ″NEVER SAY NEVER,″ further solidifying their presence as a ″global top-tier″ act.