ZEROBASEONE Proves Their Status as '5th Generation Icons' with Global Recognition

The group ZEROBASEONE (성한빈, 김지웅, 장하오, 석매튜, 김태래, 리키, 김규빈, 박건욱, 한유진) is solidifying their reputation as '5th generation icons' by making waves in year-end rankings from global media outlets. According to Grammy.com, their title track 'GOOD SO BAD' from the mini album 'CINEMA PARADISE' has been selected as one of the 'Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2024'. The site praised the song for its perfect sound that complements the ensemble of the nine-member boy group, highlighting their youthful charm and synergy. Previously, Grammy.com noted that ZEROBASEONE was the team that garnered the most attention at 'KCON LA 2024', showcasing their popularity in the local scene.
Additionally, 'GOOD SO BAD' has also been featured in Dazed UK's list of '50 Best K-Pop Tracks of 2024'. Dazed described the song as a creation from legendary composer Kenji that has made a significant impact this year, capturing ZEROBASEONE's infectious joy and evoking the feel of a charming movie soundtrack.
As they continue to assert their influence as '5th generation icons', ZEROBASEONE is set to perform on all three major broadcasting networks' year-end stages, tirelessly engaging with their fandom, known as 'ZEROZ'. They kicked off their appearances with the '2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan' on December 19, and are confirmed to participate in SBS's 'Gayo Daejeon' on December 25 and MBC's 'Gayo Daejeon' on December 31.
During the '2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan', ZEROBASEONE captivated global fans with their stunning visuals and powerful performances. They showcased a variety of stages, including 'SWEAT', 'En Garde (준비, 시작!)', and 'GOOD SO BAD', along with solo performances from 장하오 with 'Always' and 성한빈 covering NCT's 'Perfume'.
Given their history of delivering high-quality performances with storytelling elements at year-end events, anticipation is high for their upcoming stages at SBS's 'Gayo Daejeon' and MBC's 'Gayo Daejeon'.
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