They aim for a debut on May 26 under the name 'AND.'
The existing team will be restructured and continue activities with five members.
Members from ZEROBASEONE are coming together for a fresh start. On the morning of March 18th, YH Entertainment, representing Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, and Han Yujin, confirmed that the four are preparing for their debut, stating, "It's true that they are working towards this, with more details to be shared later." According to industry sources, their aim is to debut on May 26, with the group name 'AND' being a strong contender. In addition to the current four members, the final lineup is expected to be revealed in stages.
These artists gained fame as part of ZEROBASEONE, having been selected through the Mnet audition program 'Boys Planet' in 2023, debuting in July. Their previous team activities concluded with a world tour encore performance held from March 13 to 15. Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE will continue with a restructured lineup of five members: Seong Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Geon-wook.
The anticipation surrounding the musical direction of the members from ZEROBASEONE has been growing as they form a new group. Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, and Han Yujin each bring unique charms and talents, and the attention now shifts to what kind of new sound they will produce together. Their proactive engagement with fans while aiming for a May debut indicates positive prospects.
Considering the news about the final lineup, there’s significant excitement about what kind of potent combination they will present in their new group. Building on the experiences and chemistry cultivated during their time in ZEROBASEONE, they are likely to leverage their strengths to create synergy in their new formation. The strategic development of the upcoming group 'AND' is also drawing considerable interest from fans.
Additionally, it’s intriguing to observe that ZEROBASEONE is restructuring at this time. While maintaining a five-member system continuing active engagements, the possibility of adding new members will enhance the team’s flexibility and adaptability. Fans are hopeful that these changes will lead to positive outcomes in the long run.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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