ZICO Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Solo Debut with New Award

On December 21, 2024, ZICO (지코) celebrated a significant milestone in his career by winning the Rookie Award at the '2024 KBS Entertainment Awards' for his music talk show, The Seasons - ZICO's Artist (더 시즌즈-지코의 아티스트). During his acceptance speech, he reflected on his 5000 days since debut, expressing gratitude to the production team for their support, stating, "I believe my ability to speak today is not just my own effort but thanks to the hard work of the production staff. It feels like I can enjoy this honor because of all of you." He also shared his hopes of reuniting with everyone in the future, cherishing the memories made.

ZICO hosted The Seasons - ZICO's Artist for five months, showcasing his smooth hosting skills and creating memorable moments with guests, solidifying his status as a standout MC.

As he marks his 10th anniversary as a solo artist, ZICO expressed his joy through his agency, KOZ Entertainment, saying, "I feel fulfilled having engaged in a wide range of activities from releasing new songs to hosting shows, producing, and performing throughout the year. It has been an impressive year that I will remember for years to come. I will work hard to bring you more good news in the upcoming year, so please look forward to it."

This year has been remarkable for ZICO. His digital single 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)', released in April, topped various music charts in South Korea and surpassed 180 million streams on Spotify. The track also spent eight weeks on the Billboard Global 200 chart, achieving international success. Additionally, it was featured in Billboard's 'The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024: Staff Picks'. His concert 'ZICO LIVE: JOIN THE PARADE' in November sold out all tickets within ten minutes, highlighting his popularity.

Beyond his solo endeavors, ZICO also proved his production skills with the boy group BOYNEXTDOOR, whose mini-album '19.99' achieved million-seller status.