After six long months, ZEROBASEONE has finally made their newest Korean comeback, and Zerose -- their fandom name -- worldwide could not be more excited! ZEROBASEONE, more commonly referred to as ZB1, is a nine-member boy group under Wake One Entertainment that formed from the MNET survival show Boys Planet and consists of members Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, and Han Yujin. The group recently made their Japanese debut with the single, “Yura Yura,” -- making this their first Korean comeback in over half a year. To prepare for this album, the group recently released the single, “SWEAT,” as part of “The Garfield Movie” soundtrack and gave a sneak peek into the matured sound fans could expect from their new six-track EP (along with a seventh song being a sped-up version of the title track) -- which had many fans anticipating its release.
Leading up to this album, the previous digital album covers have highlighted certain letters that would foreshadow this new EP: "YOU" and "HAD" -- from their debut EP, “Youth in the Shade,” “ME” from their first comeback EP, “Melting Point,” and “AT,” from their newest pre-release single, “Sweat,” which would spell out “You Had Me At,” which references the new album, "You Had Me At HELLO.” This three-album trilogy has followed the storyline of boys in love who will now be moving on to a new chapter going forward. “You Had Me At HELLO” is an EP full of different sounds and genres from pop beats, ballads, and R&B that has something for everyone.
“Solar POWER” is the first track on the EP and is very different from anything that the group has previously released. This track starts with members Gunwook and Ricky speaking in low-range voices with a hint of autotune before it breaks into a rock style -- with heavy guitar. It follows the members wanting something or someone and sends a message of finding the courage to not be afraid to voice it. Although this song may be different from anything they have released in the past, it is a great intro to the album that displays their readiness to try new styles and sounds.
The second track on the album, “Feel the POP,” is the title track and encapsulates the essence of a fun and pop-fused summer song. The intro to the song sounds almost like a nursery rhyme before transitioning into some fun and faster-paced beats. With lyrics like,
“As if my heart is bursting pop, pop, pop,”
the theme of the song is that the members like someone and their heart flutters or “pops” when they see or think about that person. This is a perfect song to listen to in the summertime if you like fun and upbeat songs. “Dear ECLIPSE” is the third track on the EP, and is different from the first two as this one has more R&B vibes and is also different from anything they have done before. Similar to the title, this song’s message relates to an Eclipse. Even though it may be dark due to an Eclipse, the members can still find you.
The pre-release single, “SWEAT,” is the fourth track on the EP and is also a new style for the group: house music. This track also encompasses a fun and summer vibe with its lyrics and beats. Similar to the way the song may make you feel, the message is the same: to dance to the same rhythm and become one. “Sunday RIDE” is the last upbeat song on the album, with a mix of fun and bubbly vibes mixed with some more chill vibes, as if going for a drive, which is what the song mentions. This track is about the members thinking about someone and wishing that every day is a trip with them. The last track on the album, “HELLO,” is a ballad and is an anthem for their fanbase, Zerose. This track -- filled with a variety of emotions -- talks about the moment the group met their fans for the first time and describes how they feel incomplete without Zerose.
This is ZEROBASEONE’s first album for 2024, and fans are beyond excited to see what the rest of the year looks like. They are in the middle of “Feel the POP” promotions and are anticipated to have several performances lined up for the remainder of 2024 -- including an Asian Tour in the fall.
As this rookie group gears up for an exciting second half of 2024, be sure to follow ZB1 to stay up-to-date to see if any events are happening near you!
Written by CeCe
Edited by BR
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