Will ZEROBASEONE disband? How long will the current system be active? Thorough explanation of trends after the contract period ends!
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Will ZEROBASEONE disband? How long will the current system be active?
Speaking of ZEROBASEONE,Survival audition program “BOYS PLANET”A boy group born from.
From the beginningLimited time groupIt was announced that it was.
"When will it be disbanded?" "What will happen after the contract ends?"There must be many fans who are concerned about this!
Here,Regarding ZEROBASEONE's contract period and activities after the contract period expiresWe will introduce you in detail!
Is ZB1 a limited time group? The initial contract period is 2 years and 6 months.
ZEROBASEONE was originallyA limited-time group with an exclusive contract period of 2 years and 6 months from the date of debut.was formed as.
This is due to the structure of the survival audition program "BOYS PLANET" that gave birth to the group.
Nine people from different agencies work together as a group for the duration of the project.
Therefore,Original contract expiration date is January 2026It was said that
We have decided to extend our activity period by 2 months and not disband!
WAKEONE
— WAKEONE 웨이크원 (@wakeone_offcl) December 1, 2025
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ZEROBASEONE
∫ NEW WAVE of ENTERTAINMENT#WAKEONE #웨이크원#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원 pic.twitter.com/JqMrt3Q3b7
ZEROBASEONE was originally expected to end its activities in January 2026, but WAKEONE released an official statement on December 1, 2025.
In the statement,ZEROBASEONE's activities as a group will be extended by two months from the original date.That's obvious!
This results inAll 9 members will be active as ZEROBASEONE until March 2026.was promised♡
Furthermore, on February 12, 2026, WAKEONE released an additional statement,ZEROBASEONE will not disbandhas also become clear.
After 2 years and 8 months of activities, ZEROBASEONE will start under a new system.
Although the activities of 9 members have come to an end, the history of ZEROBASEONE will continue.🌱
After the project period ends, we will restart as a five-person team.
WAKEONE
— WAKEONE 웨이크원 (@wakeone_offcl) February 12, 2026
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In the official announcement from WAKEONE on February 12, 2026,After the project period ends, ZEROBASEONE will be reorganized into 5 members.I was also told that.
WAKEONE is
“The musical legacy that the nine members have left together under the name ZEROBASEONE will not remain at a specific point in time, but will continue to expand into many different forms and possibilities.”
（Source: WAKEONENOTICE ZEROBASEONE」）
It seems that the group's identity will be inherited.
On the other hand,The remaining four members have returned to their original agencies and are preparing for new activities.That's it.
The "2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR [HERE & NOW] ENCORE" to be held in South Korea from March 13th to 15th will be the last concert for the nine-member group.
With the new organization ZEROBASEONE, the four members are walking on a new path.
I would like to send cheers to each of you for your future.✨
What will the ZEROBASEONE members do after their contract period ends?
Here, we will introduce the trends of each member after the project period ends!
“Where will my favorite members be active from now on?” “Who will continue to be active as ZEROBASEONE?”If you are interested, please check it out.💐
Hanbin, Ji-eun, Matthew Tae, and Gun-wook continue their activities
The following five people will continue to work as ZEROBASEONE.
- Song Han Bin, Kim Ji Eun, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae, Park Gun Wook
Tere, who was originally a member of WAKEONE, will remain as is.
Matthew and Gunwookon February 9, 2026.Transferred from previous agency to WAKEONEIt was announced that.
On the other hand,Hanbin will continue to participate in ZEROBASEONE's activities while still belonging to "THE L1VE LABEL" and Jieun to "NEST Management".I plan to.
It seems that preparations are progressing steadily for a new chapter with five members.🙌
Jiang Hao, Ricky, Gubin, and Yujin start new activities
Meanwhile, the following four people will be leaving ZEROBASEONE.
- Jiang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, Han Yujin
The four members will return to their agency YH Entertainment (formerly YUE HUA Entertainment).
Details regarding specific future activities have not been disclosed at this time.
The future activities and re-debut trends of the four members, making use of the experience they have accumulated with ZEROBASEONE, are likely to attract attention.
Let's look back at the activities of ZEROBASEONE as a 9-member group!
ZEROBASEONE will end their activities as a nine-member group in March 2026 and make a new start.
From here, we will look back at the works released so far.
Be sure to check out ZEROBASEONE's activities from their debut to the present, who have set numerous records.✨
[July 10, 2023] 1st mini album “YOUTH IN THE SHADE”
- Album: 1st mini album “YOUTH IN THE SHADE”
- Title song: “In Bloom”
- Release date: July 10, 2023
On July 10, 2023, ZEROBASEONE made their debut with their 1st mini album "YOUTH IN THE SHADE".
Despite being a debut work, it recorded initial sales of 1.82 million copies and eventually became a double million seller.
Achieving double million with his debut album marks the first successful start for a K-Pop artist in history.🎉
At the K-Pop year-end award ceremony held in the same year, they won many rookie awards.
[November 6, 2023] 2nd mini album “MELTING POINT”
- Album: 2nd mini album “MELTING POINT”
- Title song: “CRUSH (가시)”
- Release date: November 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, just four months after their debut, they released their 2nd mini album “MELTING POINT”.
They set a record for the first time in the history of K-POP artists, having released two consecutive albums that sold a million copies on the first day of release.🏆
Initial sales exceeded 2.13 million copies.
Since his debut, he has achieved double million-sellers for the second time in a row.
[March 20, 2024] Japan's 1st single "Yura Yura -Fate no Hana-"
- Single: Japan's 1st single "Yura Yura -Fate no Hana-"
- Title song: “Yurayura -Fate no Hana-”
- Release date: March 20, 2024
On March 20, 2024, ZEROBASEONE made their debut in Japan with “Yura Yura -Fate no Hana-”🌸
The first week's sales were 302,000 copies, and it ranked 1st in the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking.🏆
It has the highest first week sales ever for a foreign artist's first single.
It quickly attracted attention in Japan!
[May 13, 2024] 3rd mini album “You had me at HELLO”
- Album: 3rd mini album “You had me at HELLO”
- Title song: “Feel the POP”
- Release date: May 13, 2024
On May 13, 2024, the 3rd mini album "You had me at HELLO" was released.
On April 24th of the same year, the song "SWEAT" was digitally released as a pre-release song.
The album sold over 1 million copies on the first day of release, making them the first K-Pop group to achieve million sales on the first day of release for three consecutive albums starting with their debut album.👑
The Japanese version of the title song "Feel the POP" was digitally released on May 17th of the same year.💫
[August 26, 2024] 4th mini album “CINEMA PARADISE”
- Album: 4th mini album “CINEMA PARADISE”
- Title song: “GOOD SO BAD”
- Release date: August 26, 2024
On August 26, 2024, ZEROBASEONE released their 4th mini album “CINEMA PARADISE”.
This work also achieved a million-seller, proving once again its high global popularity.
Containing songs that challenge a variety of genres, this work lets you feel ZEROBASEONE's musical breadth.✨
[January 29, 2025] Japan’s 1st EP “PREZENT”
- Album: Japan's 1st EP "PREZENT"
- Title song: “NOW OR NEVER”/“Only One Story”
- Release date: January 29, 2025
On January 29, 2025, the long-awaited Japanese 1st EP “PREZENT” was released.🎁
The title songs are "NOW OR NEVER" and "Only One Story".
"Only One Story" is a song that is well-known as the opening theme for the TV anime "Pokémon".🎧
The album's first week sales were 257,000 copies, and it debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking.
Furthermore, ZEROBASEONE has once again proven its popularity in Japan by receiving Gold Disc Certification and Platinum Certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan!
[February 24, 2025] 5th mini album “BLUE PARADISE”
- Album: 5th mini album “BLUE PARADISE”
- Title song: “BLUE”
- Release date: February 24, 2025
On February 24, 2025, the 5th mini-album "BLUE PARADISE" was released as the final part of the "PARADISE" two-part series following "CINEMA PARADISE".
Prior to its release, the song "Doctor! Doctor!" was distributed in advance on January 20th of the same year.
This work achieved initial sales of 1.25 million copies!
Furthermore, they became the first K-POP group to achieve million-selling five consecutive albums after their debut album, establishing their status as artists representing the 5th generation.🏆
[September 1, 2025] 1st full album “NEVER SAY NEVER”
- Album: 1st full album “NEVER SAY NEVER”
- Title song: “ICONIK”
- Release date: September 1, 2025
On September 1, 2025, the long-awaited 1st full album “NEVER SAY NEVER” will be released!
This work can be said to be the culmination of ZEROBASEONE, which was completed after the 1st to 3rd mini albums, also known as the ``Youth Trilogy,'' and the 4th and 5th mini albums, which are the ``Paradise 2 Part.''🎵
Initial sales exceeded 1.51 million copies.
With this, ZEROBASEONE has achieved the remarkable feat of achieving million-seller sales for 6 consecutive works since their debut work.🏆
[February 2, 2026] Special limited album “RE-FLOW”
- Album: Special limited album “RE-FLOW”
- Title song: “LOVEPOCALYPSE”
- Release date: February 2, 2026
On February 2, 2026, ZEROBASEONE released a special limited album "RE-FLOW".
As of March 2026, this is the last release work by ZEROBASEONE, a nine-member group.
ZEROBASEONE once again proved their global popularity by ranking high on major charts in Korea, China, and Japan.
This is a must-listen album for fans that concludes the musical history that the nine members have accumulated🤍
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Frequently asked questions regarding activities after the ZEROBASEONE project period ends
When is ZEROBASEONE scheduled to disband?
ZEROBASEONE will not disband. On February 12, 2026, WAKEONE officially announced that they would continue their activities as a group. The nine-member group's activities will come to an end in March 2026, but after that, ZEROBASEONE will continue to work as a five-member group consisting of Hanbin, Ji-eun, Matthew, Tare, and Gun-wook.
How long has ZEROBASEONE been active as a nine-member group?
ZEROBASEONE has been active as a nine-member group for about 2 years and 8 months since their debut. The original exclusive contract period was 2 years and 6 months (until January 2026), but on December 1, 2025, WAKEONE announced a two-month extension. "2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR [HERE&NOW] ENCORE" to be held in South Korea from March 13th to 15th, 2026 is expected to be the last concert for the nine-member group.
What will happen to the members after the ZEROBASEONE contract period ends?
The five members, Song Han Bin, Kim Ji Eun, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Tae, and Park Gun Wook, will continue to be active as ZEROBASEONE. Meanwhile, Jiang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-bin, and Han Yu-jin will return to their original agency, YH Entertainment (formerly YUE HUA Entertainment), and prepare for new activities.
Has ZEROBASEONE's activity period been extended?
Yes, it has been extended! The contract was originally scheduled to expire in January 2026, but on December 1, 2025, WAKEONE announced a two-month extension of their activities. As a result, the activities of all nine members have been extended until March 2026. Furthermore, on February 12, 2026, it was announced that ZEROBASEONE will continue its activities as a five-member group even after the project period ends.
Summary
This time, we looked back at the circumstances surrounding ZEROBASEONE's dissolution, their trends after the contract period ended, and their activities as a nine-member group.💌
ZEROBASEONE will not disband and will continue to be active as a five-member group consisting of Hanbin, Ji-eun, Matthew, Tae-le, and Gun-wook from April 2026 onwards!
The four members, Jian Hao, Ricky, Gubin, and Yujin, will return to YH Entertainment and each will take a new path.
Although the activities of the nine members will come to an end in March 2026, the history of ZEROBASEONE will continue.🌱
Let's continue to support the activities of the new ZEROBASEONE and the activities of the four members returning to YH Entertainment.✨
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