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ZEROBASEONE in a promotional photo for their debut studio album 'Never Say Never.' Photo courtesy of WAKEONE

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ZEROBASEONE reaches iconic moment with 1st album 'Never Say Never'

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756770210642ZB1(3).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>ZEROBASEONE in a promotional photo for their debut studio album &#x27;Never Say Never.&#x27; Photo courtesy of WAKEONE</div>K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE has marked a major career milestone with the release of their first full-length album &quot;Never Say Never,&quot; a project that embodies the group&#x27;s spirit while offering an uplifting message to listeners.Unveiled on Monday, the 10-track album marks a highlight of ZEROBASEONE&#x27;s musical journey so far and signals a bold expansion of their artistic identity, according to a press release.&quot;Never Say Never&quot; is headlined by the single &quot;Iconik,&quot; which conveys the message that &quot;regardless of what others think, we can become iconic on our own,&quot; reflecting the nine members’ ambition to shine even brighter in the future.<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HnYtDIW7elY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></div>The album also includes &quot;Slam Dunk,&quot; an EDM- and hip-hop-infused track the group pre-released in July.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/7/24/zerobaseone-scores-slam-dunk-ahead-of-debut-album-release-0856">READ: ZEROBASEONE scores &#x27;Slam Dunk&#x27; ahead of debut album release </a></div>The release of &quot;Never Say Never,&quot; however, comes at a defining point in ZEROBASEONE&#x27;s career, as the group&#x27;s contract set to expire in January 2026, raising questions about whether their activities will be extended.At a press conference in Seoul, leader Sung Hanbin said contract renewal talks are ongoing but “nothing has been finalized,” the Korea JoongAng Daily <a href="https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-01/entertainment/kpop/ZeroBaseOne-remains-stronger-than-ever-despite-contract-uncertainty/2388542">reported</a>.Formed through the survival program &quot;Boys Planet,&quot; ZEROBASEONE is composed of Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook and Han Yujin.Since their <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/10/23/watch-zerobaseone-debuts-with-in-bloom-mv">debut in 2023</a>, the group has proven to be a breakout success, with each of their extended plays (EP) surpassing one million sales in its first week.The group is also gearing up for their second world tour, &quot;HERE&amp;NOW,&quot; which kicks off in South Korea this October. As of writing, the tour does not include a stop in the Philippines.ZEROBASEONE <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/15/k-pop-group-zerobaseone-basks-in-pinoy-fans-love-energy-1135">previously went</a> to the Philippines in October 2024, performing at the Mall of Asia Arena for their &quot;Timeless World&quot; tour.

K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE has marked a major career milestone with the release of their first full-length album 'Never Say Never,' a project that embodies the group's spirit while offering an uplifting message to listeners.

K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE has marked a major career milestone with the release of their first full-length album 'Never Say Never,' a project that embodies the group's spirit while offering an uplifting message to listeners.