Group Zerobaseone released the special EP "ICONIK," targeting the Japanese market, at midnight on the 24th. The title track of this album, "ICONIK (Japanese version)," symbolizes Zerobaseone's journey as artists. The song carries the message that "regardless of others' evaluations, we can become iconic beings ourselves." This track, infused with the bold aspirations of the nine members, expresses confidence in Zerobaseone establishing itself as an iconic brand beyond just a 5th generation icon.

The special performance music video released with the album features Zerobaseone showcasing intense and powerful group choreography in various spaces inside a building. The performance, utilizing the building's structural elements, adds excitement and enhances immersion.

The special EP "ICONIK" includes three songs in Japanese: the title track "ICONIK," "Slam Dunk," and "Blue," the title track from their fifth mini-album "Blue Paradise." Zerobaseone is receiving intense attention for this comeback due to their overwhelming presence in Japan.

Zerobaseone achieved a "half million seller" status within a week of their local debut in Japan last March with their first single "Yurayura -Unmei no Hana-." This set a record as the highest sales for a debut album by an overseas artist. Additionally, their first EP "Present," released last January, ranked number one on both the Oricon weekly album chart and the weekly combined album chart. They also ranked fourth in Billboard Japan's 2025 first half-year "Top Album Sales," leading a phenomenon-level popularity in Japan.

Amid enthusiastic fan responses, Zerobaseone was selected as the "Best New Artist" in the Asia category at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards. Furthermore, their first full-length album "Never Say Never," released domestically, ranked second on both the Oricon weekly album chart and the weekly combined album chart even before the physical album was released locally, demonstrating their popularity as a "global top-tier" group.

The release of the special Japanese EP "ICONIK" raises expectations for Zerobaseone's future achievements. Zerobaseone continues their successful trajectory in the Japanese market, and their upcoming activities warrant significant attention.