ZEROBASEONE Heats Up Summer with a Slam Dunk Teaser
Get ready, Zerose! ZEROBASEONE is cranking up the hype for their first full-length album with a courtside preview that’s nothing but net. At midnight on July 21 (KST), the K-pop rookie sensation unveiled concept photos for their pre-release track ‘SLAM DUNK’, part of the upcoming album ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’.
Nine Players, One Goal: Total Visual Domination
The photos feature all nine members—Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, and Han Yujin—dressed in varsity-style basketball jerseys, showing off their sporty side. Shot on a basketball court and in a locker room, the photos channel “teen sports drama meets runway.” Expect a lot of high-energy styling and just the right amount of chaos.
A Soundtrack for Every Underdog Story
‘SLAM DUNK’ is a high-powered EDM and hip-hop anthem that feels like a soundtrack straight out of a buzzer-beater movie moment. It’s co-produced by the same hitmaker team behind “Devil Game” from their 5th mini-album Blue Paradise—so fans can expect serious production firepower.
According to WAKEONE, the track is more than just a teaser—it offers a glimpse into the musical identity and artistic direction of ZEROBASEONE as they transition from rookie to rising force in the K-pop universe.
Comeback Countdown Begins
‘SLAM DUNK’ will drop on July 23 at 6 PM KST across major music streaming platforms. It’s a warm-up act for their highly anticipated full album, ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’, which hits the shelves and charts on September 1.
With fans already buzzing over the concept images and the promise of a slammin’ track, all eyes are on ZEROBASEONE as they aim to shoot and score with their first album.
“Basketball visuals and bold beats? ZB1 really said, ‘rookie era, who?’”—One tweet summed up the fandom’s mood.
