ZEROBASEONE Makes Impressive Debut on Billboard 200

The '5th generation icon' ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원) has made a remarkable entry into the Billboard 200 chart, achieving a notable 28th place with their mini album 'BLUE PARADISE' (블루 파라다이스) as reported by Billboard on April 15, 2025. This marks the highest ranking for any K-pop artist categorized as part of the fifth generation.

Despite not releasing simultaneously in South Korea and the U.S., the success of 'BLUE PARADISE' indicates a growing popularity for ZEROBASEONE in the American market. The group, consisting of Seong Han-bin (성한빈), Kim Ji-woong (김지웅), Zhang Hao (장하오), Seok Matthew (석매튜), Kim Tae-rae (김태래), Ricky (리키), Kim Gyu-bin (김규빈), Park Geon-wook (박건욱), and Han Yoo-jin (한유진), has also excelled in various Billboard sub-charts, securing the top spot in both the 'Emerging Artists' and 'World Albums' categories, as well as 2nd in 'Top Current Album Sales', 3rd in 'Top Album Sales', and 5th in 'Independent Albums'. Their strong performance across multiple charts has propelled them to 16th place on the 'Billboard Artist 100'.

This achievement is particularly significant as it coincides with their official debut in the U.S. Local media have been closely following ZEROBASEONE's journey, which includes successful physical album releases and pop-up stores in major cities like New York and Los Angeles.

With a dedicated fanbase spanning 184 regions worldwide, ZEROBASEONE is making waves not just in South Korea but also in the largest music market, the United States. Their ascent on the Billboard 200 solidifies their status as a 'global top-tier' group, and fans are eager to see what records they will break next in the U.S.

Additionally, ZEROBASEONE is set to hold a fan concert titled 'BLUE MANSION' at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, from April 18 to 20, where they will perform tracks from 'BLUE PARADISE' for the first time, generating excitement among fans.