ZEROBASEONE (Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook, and Han Yu Jin) is taking Japan by storm!

The group grabbed the No. 1 spot on Tower Records’ 2024 Bestsellers K-POP TOP20 chart with their debut Japanese single ゆらゆら -運命の花- (Yurayura - Unmei no Hana) for the period of January 1 to October 31, 2024.

Their success doesn’t stop there! ZEROBASEONE's Korean albums are also topping charts in Japan. Their 4th mini-album, CINEMA PARADISE, landed in 5th place, while their 3rd mini-album, You had me at HELLO, came in 9th. These achievements show how much love ZB1 is receiving from Japanese fans.

On Spotify Japan’s 2024 rankings, ZEROBASEONE proved their strong influence on social media. They were named the 5th "Most Shared Artist on SNS in Japan", and their hit track Feel the POP from their 3rd mini-album ranked 10th on the "Most Shared Songs on SNS in Japan" list. They were the only K-pop group to make it onto this chart, highlighting their unique popularity.

The "ZB1 craze" in Japan is undeniable! After their Japanese debut in March with a fan concert at K-Arena Yokohama, the group sold out five shows in Aichi and Kanagawa, attracting 60,000 fans.

Their debut single, ゆらゆら -運命の花-, didn’t just top charts—it became a half-million seller in just one week! In March, it earned a "Double Platinum" certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for surpassing 500,000 shipments.

Fans are already excited for what’s next. ZEROBASEONE is set to release their first Japanese EP, PREZENT, on January 29, 2025.

The EP will include six songs: four new Japanese tracks (NOW OR NEVER, Only One Story, Firework, and HANA) and Japanese versions of their Korean hits Feel the POP and GOOD SO BAD.

With their undeniable talent and growing fanbase, ZEROBASEONE continues to prove they’re a global force to watch!

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When the Stars Gossip is facing a tough battle as its ratings continue to decline, leaving many to wonder if it can recover.

Despite its massive 500 billion KRW budget and a year-long production process, the drama’s viewership has been steadily dropping since its premiere.

The first two episodes of the show had relatively modest ratings, with 3.3% for episode one and 3.9% for episode two.

However, the third episode, which aired on January 11th, saw a sharp drop to just 2.2%, according to Nielsen Korea.

At this rate, the drama is on the verge of falling below 1% in viewership, which would be a serious blow for the production.

The drama’s star-studded cast, featuring Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, hasn’t been enough to stop the slide in ratings.

As the show tries to maintain its momentum, the question remains: Can When the Stars Gossip bounce back, or will its viewership continue to sink?

With such a big budget and high expectations, viewers are still holding out hope for a recovery, but the drama’s future is uncertain unless ratings start climbing.

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