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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When does ZEROBASEONE's contract expire? WakeOne responds to rumors of extension
ZEROBASEONE, the K-pop group that emerged out of the survival show Boys Planet (season 1), officially debuted on July 10, 2023. Initially set for official promotions and activities over the span of two years and six months under the management of WakeOne, the group may soon head for disbandment if the nine members do not decide to renew their contracts. It is known that the official date for their contract expiration is in January 2026, and with under 6 months left for the possible renewals, the rumors of them continuing as one team have started to spurt. Amid stemming doubts and interest, Joy News 24 reported on August 12, the group had 'agreed to extend their activities'. They quoted 'multiple music industry sources' saying, ' ZEROBASEONE has reached an agreement with some of their agencies and members to extend their promotions, and are currently coordinating the details. They plan to conclude discussions and make an official announcement soon.' Their believed date of disbandment is January 10, 2026. ZB1 's management label, WakeOne, shared in a statement to Ilgan Sports, 'We highly value ZEROBASEONE's potential and possibility for growth. Accordingly, we have been continuously discussing with each member's agency since the beginning of this year about extending the project group's activity period." However, it was confirmed that the discussions are going on, and that nothing had been confirmed about the renewals. About ZEROBASEONE or ZB1 The group comprising 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, went viral for being the first to have a non-Korean member debut at the top spot. While the competition between Sung Han Bin and Chinese participant Zhang Hao was always at fervor pitch during the course of the show, it surpassed all expectations with the latter's placement on top at the end. His fame directed the program companies to consider the popularity and talents of overseas stars, spawning the possibility of a fully-Chinese K-pop group in the second edition of the show. ZB1 will release their first studio album, NEVER SAY NEVER, on September 1, followed by a tour in October.
Hype Malaysia
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao Allegedly Seen Running Away From Sasaengs In China
Sasaengs are among the most terrifying and dangerous types of fans. Their obsession with celebrities knows no bounds, as they are willing to do almost anything to get close to them, even going so far as to break into their homes. Many K-pop idols have shared their experiences of dealing with such obsessive individuals, and each story is as chilling as the last. Most idols would have their security team with them or at least one bodyguard whenever they go out in public. However, that wasn't the case for this singer, who was recently allegedly seen running away from a mob of sasaengs during his trip to China. Here's what happened: Over the weekend, a video circulated on social media showing a male idol fleeing from a large mob of sasaengs at what appeared to be a food court or hawker centre in China. Although the singer's face was not visible in the CCTV footage, it was alleged that the individual was Zhang Hao (章昊/장하오), a member of K-pop idol group ZEROBASEONE (ZB1/제로베이스원). According to sources, the star was having hotpot at the eatery with two managers present when the obsessive fans suddenly surrounded him. Fearing for his safety, he ran towards his company car, with his managers following closely behind as the mob continued to pursue him. Unfortunately, the terrifying experience didn't end there, as it was also reported that the artist narrowly escaped the sasaengs upon arriving at his hotel. The CCTV footage quickly went viral, with ZB1 fans expressing frustration over the incident. Many criticised the sasaengs for disturbing the idol during his personal time, while others directed their frustration at the agency WakeOne for failing to provide a security team for Zhang Hao when he appeared in public. At the time of writing, WakeOne has yet to issue a statement clarifying whether the individual in the viral clip is indeed the ZB1 member. Watch the viral video below: Sources: Twitter, Koreaboo
