Five ZEROBASEONE Members Expected to Continue Activities Without YH Artists

ZEROBASEONE’s Future: A Shift in Membership Dynamics

The future of ZEROBASEONE appears to be evolving, as members Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, and Park Gun Wook are poised to continue their activities with the group. In contrast, YH Entertainment artists Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin are expected to part ways with the ensemble.

Update from TenAsia

An exclusive report from TenAsia, dated January 14, underscores that five out of the nine members not affiliated with YH Entertainment are likely to extend their journey with ZEROBASEONE under the management of WAKEONE.

Recent Developments

WAKEONE recently announced a two-month extension for ZEROBASEONE to operate as a full group. However, YH Entertainment issued a statement on January 12 expressing its gratitude for fan support and outlining plans for its artists, including Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin. The company emphasized careful consideration for future steps, prioritizing the individual strengths of the departing members.

While immediate updates on their activities may be sparse, YH Entertainment assures fans of ongoing support for ZEROBASEONE during special events and their upcoming encore concert, urging continued fan dedication to the future endeavors of the four YH-affiliated members.

Historical Context and Comparisons

This situation draws parallels to the recent restructuring of another group, EVNNE, which also faced member contract non-renewals by YH artists Yoo Seung Eon and Ji Yun Seo. Despite these changes, EVNNE has continued to thrive as a five-member group under Jellyfish Entertainment.

Although WAKEONE indicated that discussions concerning ZEROBASEONE are still ongoing, industry analysts anticipate that the group will likely move forward with the remaining five members, echoing the organizational transition seen in EVNNE.

Upcoming Releases

The members’ original contract is due to expire in March. In anticipation of this transition, ZEROBASEONE is scheduled to release a special limited edition album titled “RE-FLOW” on February 2 at 6 PM KST across major music platforms. This will mark their first comeback in five months since the launch of their debut full-length album, Never Say Never.

Sources: Naver

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