ZEROBASEONE Sets K-pop Record with Sixth Million-Seller
Just when you thought ZEROBASEONE couldn’t push the boundaries of K-pop fandom any further, they dropped their first full-length album—and made history. The rookie-to-monster-rookie pipeline is real, and ZEROBASEONE just zipped through it with jet speed.
Six for Six: The Million-Seller Streak Continues
With the release of their debut full-length album, ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’, on September 1, ZEROBASEONE has become the first K-pop group ever to begin their career with six consecutive million-selling albums. And get this—it sold over 1.1 million copies on day one. If you blinked, you missed chart history being made.
These numbers aren’t just fan service—they’re seismic. According to Hanteo Chart, the group has now blown past 9 million albums sold in total, becoming the first 5th-generation K-pop act to do so. And they’ve done it in under two years. Repeat: under. two. years.
Global Takeover Mode: Activated
‘NEVER SAY NEVER’ isn’t just crushing it in Korea. The album landed at No. 5 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums chart and matched that ranking in the US iTunes Top K-pop category. Over in Europe, it ranked No. 7 overall—cue the Eiffel Tower, pasta, and EDM Euro remixes.
And don’t overlook the countries where ZEROBASEONE hit No.1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: Czech Republic, Qatar, Russia, and Vietnam. They’re a United Nations of bops at this point.
Streaming Power: From Melon to Music Video Meltdown
Domestically, ZEROBASEONE blanketed major music charts. Every track from ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’ made it onto Melon’s HOT100, with six landing in the Top 100. That’s not easy for a relatively young group—and they made it look effortless.
Even their previous title track, ‘BLUE’ from the mini 5th album ‘BLUE PARADISE’, randomly pulled a reverse charting moment, re-entering at No.96. Apparently, fans weren’t done riding that wave yet.
Meanwhile, the new title track ‘ICONIK’ is living up to its name. It hit LINE MUSIC Japan’s Top 100 and earned a spot on QQ Music’s Trend Chart in China, two notoriously tough markets to crack.
Zero Chillin’: YouTube Charts Light Up
Your faves might be getting views, but ZB1 is getting view domination. The music video for ‘ICONIK’ broke 6 million views in less than 24 hours after release. That’s the kind of engagement most artists only dream of—or pay for (let’s be honest).
The MV hit the Top 10 trending videos on YouTube in 10 regions: Worldwide (No.2), UK (No.4), Germany (No.4), France (No.7), Canada (No.7), Japan (No.7), Korea (No.8), Chile (No.10), Indonesia (No.10), and Russia (No.10). That’s the definition of global appeal.
New Era, New Stage: ZEROBASEONE’s Comeback Begins
If you’re wondering when you’ll get to see it all live, buckle up. ZEROBASEONE is kicking off their comeback promotions with a performance on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ on September 4. Expect fierce choreography, glitchy visuals, and enough styling inspo to break TikTok.
As they begin this next chapter with ‘ICONIK,’ the band’s trajectory points straight to the stratosphere. With numbers like these and fandom energy to match, ZB1 is no longer the future—they’re the now.
FAQs
What is ZEROBASEONE’s latest album?
ZEROBASEONE’s latest release is their first full-length album titled ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’, which dropped on September 1.
How many million-selling albums has ZEROBASEONE released?
ZEROBASEONE is the first K-pop group to achieve six consecutive million-selling albums, including their debut studio album.
What are ZEROBASEONE’s top-charting countries for ‘ICONIK’?
The title track ‘ICONIK’ and its music video trended on YouTube and charted in countries like Japan, China, Russia, the UK, Germany, and more.
