Who is ZEROBASEONE? K-pop boy group all set for 1st-ever tour 'TIMELESS WORLD'

WAKEONE announced on July 15 the dates and venues for ZEROBASEONE's first-ever tour, "TIMELESS WORLD," which will take place in 2024. The tour is said to begin with concerts in Seoul from September 20 to 22, followed by dates in Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Macau, Aichi, and Kanagawa.

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But who exactly is ZEROBASEONE, also known as ZB1? The group consists of nine members: Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook, and Han Yu Jin. So let's meet each member one by one.

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2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] 안내https://t.co/UjNZm4YcK9#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원 #ZEROBASEONETHEFIRSTTOUR #2024_ZEROBASEONE_THEFIRSTTOUR_TIMELESSWORLD #TIMELESSWORLD pic.twitter.com/pqOpofZHbG

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) July 15, 2024

More about ZEROBASEONE:

The group was formed by MNET's survival show 'BOYS PLANET'. They are managed by 'WAKEONE Entertainment', and their contract is for two and a half years. They made their debut with the mini album "YOUTH IN THE SHADE" on July 10, 2023. 

Their Japanese marketing would be overseen by 'LAPONE Entertainment' and they made their debut in Japan in March 2024 with the single "YURA YURA".

The meaning of their group's name is that the members begin at zero and conclude at one, representing their 'glorious beginning' and their desire to share every step of their journey with their followers. Their fandom name is 'ZE_ROSE'. 

[Only 2nd ZEROSE] 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐄 1𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

𝑊𝑒 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑍𝐸𝑅𝑂𝑆𝐸🌹https://t.co/Umb3HZrRBN#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#ZB1_1ST_ANNIVERSARY pic.twitter.com/GBdCng4pCc

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) July 11, 2024

Zhang Hao

Korean Name: Jang Ha Neul

Position: Main Vocalist, Visual, Center

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#ZHANGHAO #장하오

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/du9i2cxL0o

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on July 25, 2000, he is from Nanping, Fujian in China, and was the first foreign centre to emerge from an MNET survival program. He received 1,998,154 votes in the BOYS PLANET final, finishing first and earning a spot in the final lineup. His role model is the K-pop group GOT7, and his favourite song is "Lullaby" by them. 

Sung Han Bin

Stage / Birth Name: Sung Han Bin

Position: Leader, Visual, Main Dancer

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#SUNGHANBIN #성한빈

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/gUgOyVD4og

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on June 13, 2001, in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, he received 1,888,414 votes in the BOYS PLANET final, finishing second and making it to the final lineup. He is a huge admirer of NCT, and his role model is Jaehyun from the K-pop group.

Seok Matthew

Korean Name: Seok Woo Hyun

Position: N/A

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#SEOKMATTHEW #석매튜

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/UvFH4I4W2Y

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

He was born on May 28, 2002, and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. He received 1,702,174 votes in the BOYS PLANET final, finishing third to go to the final lineup. His role models are the K-pop group SEVENTEEN and NCT's Mark. He was also a previous HYBE trainee with HYBE Japan, and he was meant to take part in the program that formed the '&TEAM' group.

Ricky

Birth Name: Shen Quanrui

Korean Name: Shim Cheon Ye

Position: N/A

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#RICKY #리키

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/eUM6xW78Lr

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on May 20, 2004, in Shanghai, China, he formerly lived in Irvine, California, United States. He received 1,572,089 votes in the BOYS PLANET final and finished fourth, advancing to the final lineup. His role model is BIGBANG's G-Dragon. He was a trainee for two years and two months before appearing on the survival program.

Park Gun Wook

Stage / Birth Name: Park Gun Wook

Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Dancer

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#PARKGUNWOOK #박건욱

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/Fz6MZT1YBE

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on January 10, 2005, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, he finished fifth in the BOYS PLANET final, receiving 1,386,039 votes and making the debut lineup. His role model is Jay Park. He was a trainee for two years and five months before joining the survival show.

Kim Tae Rae

Stage / Birth Name: Kim Tae Rae

Position: Main Vocalist

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#KIMTAERAE #김태래

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/beyDZ0Bef1

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on July 14, 2002, in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, he received 1,349,595 votes in the BOYS PLANET final, finishing sixth and advancing to the final lineup. Taerae's role models are NCT members Taeyong and Jisung. He was a trainee for two years and one month before making it to the show.

Kim Gyu Vin

Stage / Birth Name: Kim Gyu Vin

Position: Visual

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#KIMGYUVIN #김규빈

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/N4MI2gh1a8

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on August 30, 2004, in Seoul, South Korea, he received 1,346,105 votes in the BOYS PLANET final and finished seventh, advancing to the final lineup. Gyuvin's role models are ATEEZ's San and Hongjoong, as well as EXO's Kai, and his favourite song is "Kick It" by NCT 127. He was a trainee for three years and eleven months before joining the program.

Kim Ji Woong

Stage / Birth Name: Kim Ji Woong

Position: Visual

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#KIMJIWOONG #김지웅

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/RHibexOze2

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on December 14, 1998, in Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and raised in Wonju, Kangwon-do, South Korea. He received 1,338,984 votes in the BOYS PLANET final and finished eighth, advancing to the final debut. He was a member of the boy group 'INX' with the stage name Jinam, as well as the pre-debut groups 'Ateen' and 'B.I.T' with the stage name King. His idols are Park Hyo-shin and SHINEE's Taemin.

Han Yu Jin

Stage / Birth Name: Han Yu Jin

Position: Visual, Maknae

ZEROBASEONE The 3rd Mini Album [𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎]

Concept Photo ZEROSE ver.#HANYUJIN #한유진

2024.05.13 18:00 (KST)#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#You_had_me_at_HELLO#FeelthePOP #ZEROBASEONE_FeelthePOP pic.twitter.com/wnMiqYkcSi

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) May 9, 2024

Born on March 20, 2007, in Daegu and then relocated to Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He received 1,196,622 votes in the BOYS PLANET final and finished ninth to become the last member of the boy group. His idols are SHINee's Taemin, EXO's Kai, and Stray Kids' Hyunjin. His favourite song is "Kick It" by NCT 127.

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