Fifth Win and Counting
ZEROBASEONE—better known to fans as ZB1—just proved they’re not playing around. The rookie boy group took home their fifth music show trophy on Music Core, sweeping their way to the top with their high-energy title track “ICONIK” from their first full album “NEVER SAY NEVER.”
The win aired on September 13 during MBC’s flagship music show, rounding out ZB1’s streak across The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, and now Music Core. Yes, that’s five wins—just in case you’re counting.
Rookie No More
“It’s our first No.1 on Music Core with this full album,” the group said in a heartfelt message to their fans. “This milestone feels incredibly special. Thank you for believing in us.” Excuse us while we tear up a little.
The group absolutely nailed their live stage—with precision-perfect choreography that radiated strength and charisma. Think polished grooves, killer rhythm, and what fans lovingly call “vocal chemistry”—basically, how insanely good they sound together. And they were on point.
‘ICONIK’: The Anthem of Growth
ZEROBASEONE’s rise has felt rocket-like, and “ICONIK” is shaping up to be their statement track. It’s sleek, bold, and unapologetically powerful—kind of like if a K-pop anthem and a fashion runway show had a baby.
With this much momentum, ZB1 isn’t just winning trophies—they’re earning their spot as next-gen K-pop leaders. Watch out, world. The rookies are here to reign.
What’s Next?
With big events like Music Bank in Japan teased and more stages on the way, ZB1 is clearly geared for global breakout. So… another win next week? Wouldn’t be surprising.
