Formed through Mnet's popular reality competition, BOYS PLANET in 2023, ZEROBASEONE dropped their second mini album MELTING POINT on November 6, 2023.

Abbreviated as ZB1, ZEROBASEONE is a nine-member K-Pop group comprised of Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, Park Gun-wook, and Han Yu-jin. Managed by WakeOne Entertainment, the group debuted this year on July 10 with the EP Youth in the Shade. The group will remain active for over two and a half years.

ZEROBASEONE signifies the glorious and much-televised journey of nine members, starting from zero and ending with one. The name implies a commitment to share the same with their fans. 

A day after the release of their first EP, the group garnered the title of a million-seller. Receiving a staggering 1.7 million pre-orders for their second EP, MELTING POINT, ZEROBASEONE has solidified its status as a fifth-generation icon in K-Pop.

MELTING POINT’s title track “CRUSH” is a high-speed number consisting of Drum & Bass and Jersey Club rhythms. The song talks about members becoming stronger for their fans, ZEROSE, and protecting them until the end. ZEROBASEONE passionately conveys a resolute commitment to protect the one who, in saving 'me,' becomes the object of affection.

The video seamlessly blends real-life scenes featuring the members in a school setting with cinematic visuals of them adorned in uniforms reminiscent of knights. Packed with powerful performance, dynamic camera movements, and CG effects, “CRUSH” has already garnered 21 million views within four days of release. The song’s popularity speaks for itself when artists like WayV, Jeon Somi, and Kep1er jumped on the bandwagon and performed the CRUSH Challenge.

In addition to the dynamic title track, the album MELTING POINT unfolds a musical journey through other four distinct tracks, each offering a diverse sonic experience. Based on the same name as the album, the song “MELTING POINT,” speaks about the process of a heart frozen by love melting away. “Take My Hand” declares the determination to jump into a new world, hand in hand. “Kidz Zone'' is a celebratory song where members sing and dance together. Lastly, ZEROBASEONE's signature lullaby “Good Night” gives comfort on a hard day and night.

The first mini-album YOUTH IN THE SHADE focused on the shining yet unstable side of youth, whereas the second album MELTING POINT, communicates a proactive stance of self-confidence. The group's aim with this album was 100% pure immersion and fervent passion that melts listeners’ hearts once again, while armed with radiant visuals.

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Edited by: Neyha Naveed