K-pop sensation Zerobaseone is gearing up for an exciting return with their sixth EP, titled “Ascend-”, set to drop on May 18. This highly anticipated comeback heralds a significant new phase in the group’s musical journey and overall direction.
“Ascend-” marks a pivotal moment as it will be the group’s first release as a five-member act. Originally formed through the widely popular survival show “Boys Planet,” the lineup shift comes after four members departed from Zerobaseone following the expiration of their contracts.
Building anticipation, the group recently unveiled a captivating poster across their official social media channels. The striking image features a prominent wooden speaker, intricately inscribed with the names of the remaining members. Agency WakeOne explained that this visual powerfully conveys Zerobaseone’s newly refined and modern aesthetic, signaling a fresh start.
WakeOne further elaborated on the album’s intriguing title, “Ascend-“, noting that the hyphen symbolically represents continuity and forward momentum. This reflects the group’s unwavering ambition to constantly evolve, innovate, and reach unprecedented new heights in their career.
In a departure from conventional promotional strategies, Zerobaseone will also premiere a music video prior to the EP’s official album launch. The music video is scheduled for release at midnight on May 18, with the full album following at 6 p.m. on the very same day.
Fans can begin preordering the new EP starting Monday at 2 p.m. KST, available across all major online music retailers. WakeOne has confirmed that “Ascend-” will be released in multiple distinct versions, each featuring unique concepts designed to complement its unconventional rollout.
The K-pop group has already ignited excitement with a compelling trailer that showcases each member’s crucial role in shaping Zerobaseone’s refreshed concept moving forward. The trailer emphasizes a renewed, cohesive team identity that promises to captivate listeners.
Since their impressive debut, Zerobaseone has established a formidable commercial track record, achieving six consecutive million-seller albums. Industry observers and fans alike are keenly watching to see if the group will maintain its extraordinary upward trajectory with this latest installment, “Ascend-“.
Don’t miss Zerobaseone’s “Ascend-” which will be officially released at 6 p.m. KST on May 18, available on all major streaming platforms.
