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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hold Zerobaseone to release 1st LP on Sept. 1
Zerobaseone will roll out theid first full album, 'Never Say Never,' on Sept. 1, its agency WakeOne Entertainment announced Sunday. The album will portray how the nine members have each brought their own energy and combined it with the others to build a strong team, and broaden their horizons, it said. Before the full album release, it will drop album track 'Slam Dunk' on July 23, an electronic dance and hip-hop tune, to give fans a sample of the record. On Monday, a batch of teaser photographs, showing the nine members in red jerseys posing on the basketball court and in the locker room. After promoting the LP, the group will embark on its second international tour 'Here & Now' that will stop at seven cities for 11 shows.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Did Zerobaseone Name Their Youth Anthem Slam Dunk?
What's Up With the Slam Dunk Name? Let's Break It Down! If you've been jamming to Zerobaseone's infectious new single and wondering, "Why 'Slam Dunk' though?", you're not alone! The name isn't just a random sports reference - it's a full-on vibe and a smart metaphor that young fans everywhere (yep, even in college canteens from Delhi to Seoul) can get behind. "Slam dunk" isn't just one of the coolest moves in basketball, where a player leaps into air and smashes the ball through the hoop with style. In Korean (and global) pop culture, it means more: a confident, impossible-to-ignore win, a bold move, the moment you risk everything and absolutely nail it. That feeling when you finally ace the semester, score that dream job, or confess to your crush? That's your real-life "slam dunk"! The Song's Message: Chasing Dreams With All-Out Energy Zerobaseone's members aren't literally training to be basketball champs (though they totally rock the look). For them, "Slam Dunk" stands for not giving up, pushing through the hardest moments, and celebrating those sweet, sweet victories. Just look at their poster: "It's not over until it's over." That's the mood! The group's sound - all energetic beats, heart-thumping bass, and unpredictable drops - matches the on-court drama of a nail-biting game. Whether it's music, campus fests, or chasing new adventures, the song tells youth everywhere: go all in, live bold, and chase your own slam dunk moment. Basketball Vibes Hit Home - In Korea And Beyond Why basketball? In Korea, basketball is a classic symbol of youth, teamwork, and never-give-up attitude - the same values most young people vibe with in college towns everywhere, from Mumbai to Chennai. Late-night matches, intense rivalries, wild comebacks, and that magic clutch shot are all about community and dreams. Slam Dunk, as a phrase and now a youth anthem, connects pop energy with that unstoppable campus spirit. Zerobaseone's pick is genius - it's the exact metaphor for being young and unstoppable, whether you're racing down a real court, acing an exam, jumping into your passion, or just vibing with friends.
Korea Herald
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Zerobaseone teases prerelease from 1st LP
Zerobaseone will drop a prerelease from its upcoming first full album on July 23, according to agency WakeOne Entertainment on Thursday. A teaser poster for the single 'Slam Dunk' was uploaded, showing the nine members in basketball uniforms along with the phrase 'It ain't over till it's over.' The prerelease will be a mix of electronic dance and hip-hop. It was unveiled first last week at a special stage the group performed for the Korean national team's basketball game. Further details about Zerobaseone's first LP have yet to be released. The group's last album was its fifth EP 'Blue Paradise' in February. The mini album sold over a million copies, as did its four preceding EPs, and debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 28. In October, the band will launch its second international tour 'Here & Now,' visiting seven cities for 11 shows.
Korea Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-pop competition gathers together 160 global contestants competing for cross-cultural stardom
Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' to be streamed around the world via TV, streaming channels K-pop survival audition program 'Boys II Planet' is set to premiere with a unique format featuring contestants from across the world. The show will follow over 160 aspiring K-pop singers as they embark on a journey divided between two teams: 'Boys II Planet K,' composed of Korean trainees, and 'Boys II Planet C,' primarily featuring trainees from Greater China. Together, they will compete for a chance to debut as a single boy group, though specifics such as the group's final lineup, name, and contract length remain under wraps. "Boys II Planet" is the follow-up to 2023's 'Boys Planet,' the original program which drew thousands of hopefuls from 229 agencies in 84 countries, ultimately launching the K-pop boy group Zerobaseone. This season, the show takes a new approach, separating Korean and Chinese-speaking contestants, aiming to better showcase their distinct talents. 'In 'Boys Planet,' there were many global contestants, but I always felt it was a shame that the Chinese-speaking participants couldn't fully showcase the charm and potential we saw during evaluations, since the program was in Korean,' explained chief producer Kim Shin-young at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. 'That's why we decided to create 'C Planet' this time, with a focus on highlighting the Chinese-speaking contestants.' She added that the project aims to expand beyond these regions in the future, emphasizing the growth of the 'Boys Planet' franchise. Coach Lim Han-byul reflected on the contrasting dynamics of the two groups: 'In this season, I really feel how different Planet K and Planet C are. They share the same dream, but they grew up in completely different cultures.' He described the Korean trainees as familiar faces to frequent viewers of audition shows, while the Chinese-speaking contestants possess an unfiltered energy that challenges traditional broadcast norms. 'It'll be interesting to see how these two planets, as different as water and oil, come together and blend," said Lim. The mentorship lineup for 'Boys II Planet K' includes vocalist Lee Seok-hoon, dancer Kinky and French dancer Kany. Meanwhile, 'Boys II Planet C' features JYJ's Kim Jaejoong, Kep1er's Xiaoting and choreographer Jrick. Additionally, singers Lim Han-byul and Hyolyn, dancer Back Koo-young, and rapper Justhis will provide coaching across both teams. The show is scheduled to be broadcast and streamed globally. "Boys II Planet" will air live on Mnet and stream via the digital platform Mnet Plus, reaching audiences in Canada, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, US and Vietnam. The series will also be accessible on digital platforms, including Tving and the show's official YouTube channel. In Japan, the show will be broadcast simultaneously on Mnet Japan and the major streaming service Abema. Further international distribution is planned, with Southeast Asia — covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines — as well as the Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan expected to offer the show through platforms like Viu, Viki and iQIYI shortly after the Korean broadcast. The first episode of 'Boys II Planet' will air Thursday on Mnet at 9:20 p.m., Korean Time.
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
K-pop boy bands Enhypen and Zerobaseone return to Singapore Indoor Stadium in October and November
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Enhypen are currently on their Walk The Line world tour and will perform here on Oct 4 and 5. SINGAPORE - K-pop boy bands Enhypen and Zerobaseone will be returning to town - and the same concert venues - after playing shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2024. Enhypen, which made their debut in 2020, are currently on their Walk The Line world tour and will perform here on Oct 4 and 5. Ticketing details have not been announced. The seven-member group - which comprises Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki - kickstarted their tour in October 2024. They have since performed in Thailand and the Philippines, and will also be visiting cities like New York, California, London, Manchester and Brussels. Enhypen were last in Singapore in January 2024. They performed a near-three-hour set over two sold-out shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, drawing a combined crowd of 20,000. The stopover was part of their second world tour Fate, which saw the septet delivering more than 20 songs with four costume changes. Managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of K-pop giant Hybe, Enhypen were formed through idol survival competition show I-Land (2020) and are known for hits like Bite Me (2023), Blessed-Cursed (2022) and Drunk-Dazed (2021). In June 2025, the group released their sixth mini album Desire:Unleash. Meanwhile, Zerobaseone, who kickstart their Here & Now World Tour in October, will be back at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 15. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Singapore Man to be charged after he allegedly damaged PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day Singapore Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations Asia 4 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali Singapore Electrician who bit off part of coworker's ear during fight gets 6 months' jail Singapore $1.46b nickel-trading scam: Ng Yu Zhi's bid for bail midway through trial denied by High Court Asia Thai opposition to hold off on no-confidence vote against government Business Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield tumbles from 2% to 1.85% K-pop boy band Zerobaseone will return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 15. PHOTO: ZB1OFFICIAL/INSTAGRAM The tours will head to cities like Bangkok, Saitama and Taipei before wrapping up in Hong Kong in December 2025. Ticketing details have not been released. The nine-man act have been hailed as the first fifth-generation K-pop group, with the youngest member Han Yu-jin being only 18. Zerobaseone last performed here in September 2024, porforming 25 songs at the Singapore Indoor Stadium for the first time as part of their Timeless World concert tour. They played 14 shows between September to December 2024, making stops in cities like Pak Kret, Macau, Tokoname and Yokohama. The boy band consist of Han, Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Sung Han-bin, Matthew Seok, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin and Park Gun-wook. They were formed through the South Korean reality competition show Boys Planet (2023). Their hit songs include Doctor! Doctor! (2025), Feel The Pop (2024), Crush (2023) and In Bloom (2023). They have dropped five EPs, with the most recent being Blue Paradise (2025) in February.
