ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) members couldn’t hold back their tears as they concluded their final activities as a nine-member group.
The encore concert, ‘2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR ‘HERE&NOW’ ENCORE,’ was held at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, from March 13th to 15th. The three-day event drew a total audience of 30,000 fans.
‘HERE&NOW’ served as the grand finale to their 2025 world tour, which attracted approximately 150,000 fans. The encore concert reflected on their journey over the past 2.5 years, delivering deep emotion and lasting memories.
ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, Park Gunwook, and Han Yujin) opened the stage with ‘Here I Am,’ the signal song from ‘Boys Planet.’ Kim Jiwoong shared, “Starting the performance with ‘Here I Am’ brought back many memories from practice and ‘Boys Planet,’ evoking new emotions and happiness. It felt like a fresh start, which was fun.”
He added, “It’s touching to come back and perform an encore concert after the world tour. We held our first concert here, and we were able to return successfully.”
Ricky expressed, “It’s great to see ZEROS (fandom name) up close,” and added, “All the songs feel sad.” Zhang Hao jokingly responded, “Who got emotional (during the performance) earlier? Confess!”
This performance marked the last stage together for the complete nine-member group. They presented a diverse range of performances, including hits like ‘insomnia,’ ‘GOOD SO BAD,’ ‘Feel the POP,’ ‘Doctor! Doctor!,’ and ‘In Bloom,’ as well as the premiere of ‘LOVEPOCALYPSE’ and unit songs ‘Out of Love,’ ‘Step Back,’ and ‘Cruel,’ creating precious memories with their fans.
Park Gunwook stated, “We created a setlist with songs that received a lot of love. We were able to become a group that can perform so many songs thanks to ZEROs. I want to express my gratitude.”
ZEROBASEONE is a project group formed in July 2023 through the Mnet audition program ‘Boys Planet.’ Initially, their activity period was set for 2.5 years, but all members agreed to an extension, continuing their full-group activities until March.
Ahead of the group’s scheduled activities ending on March 16th, four members—Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyubin, and Han Yujin—have chosen to return to their original agencies. The remaining five members are expected to continue activities with a new lineup instead of disbanding the team.
During the performance of their last song, ‘Not Alone,’ the members ultimately shed tears. As they finished the performance, they conveyed their heartfelt feelings towards each other.
Park Gunwook, in tears, expressed, “Time seems to be passing so quickly. While touring and performing today, the time we spent preparing and the emotions, the words we exchanged with the members, felt like yesterday. I held back my tears and stood on stage. I was afraid that if I made eye contact with the members, I would cry so much that I wouldn’t be able to perform, so I deliberately kept looking at the ground. Now that I think about it, I regret not looking at them even once more.”
He continued, “It feels like it was destiny that we came this far. And I can confidently say that our team has a relationship that is more solid than just meeting as an idol group. The reason I wasn’t lonely after debuting is thanks to the members. It was a dazzling moment that will never happen again,” conveying his feelings towards the members.
Ricky said, “I was so scared to come today, and I really didn’t want to say goodbye because it felt like it shouldn’t end yet. I really love you. Wherever I go, whenever, the name ZEROBASEONE Ricky will never be erased.”
Kim Taerae stated, “I want to cheer each other on in our respective places. The dazzling moments we spent together will be forever stored in our memories. I will cherish the good memories of ZEROs and the nine members of ZEROBASEONE.”
Sung Hanbin shared, “Time seems to be so cruel. Because I had family-like members and ZEROs, I always felt secure and worked hard every day, sometimes leading this team, sometimes supporting it from behind while holding back my tears. Strangely, I couldn’t sleep from last night, and tears kept flowing,” and added, “I know very well how deep the time we shared together is. Unlike what you see, I’m actually very scared and have a lot of fears. The reason I was able to be reliable as a leader is thanks to the members and ZEROs.” He also prepared and read a handwritten letter to the fans and members.
Zhang Hao emphasized, “I’ve been preparing for this farewell for two days, but I haven’t gotten used to it. The thought that I won’t have members to lean on anymore is so scary. Thank you so much for spending my youth with me more than anyone else. Every single choice is so scary. I think your faith is a great love. Please know that what will never change is that I will always shine on stage and give you comfort and energy.”
Han Yujin said, “It’s not really that we’re saying goodbye, but isn’t this the last time we’re performing on stage as nine members? I hope that today will remain a good memory and a good remembrance for ZEROs. I will always keep ZEROs in my heart and will appear soon.”
Seok Matthew reflected, “I’m going to miss you so much. I had a strange feeling while sleeping last night. I was also a bit scared. It’s also the last time we’re doing this as nine members, and I remember the times we were together whenever I felt lonely. It’s been two and a half years, but it feels like it ended as soon as I opened my eyes, like a dream. I’m going to miss you so much.”
Kim Jiwoong said, “Why do I have to endure this kind of farewell? I couldn’t sleep because I thought it was cruel. Because we’ll continue to face the same time, I’ll become a star that shines by ZEROs’ side. Thank you so much, and I love you. I’ve been crying since the beginning of ‘Here I Am,’ so I don’t even have tears now. I think today will be unforgettable. Actually, I can’t believe it. It feels like tomorrow the nine of us will be laughing and talking again, but tomorrow…” He pleaded, “Please cheer us on in our respective places.”
Finally, Kim Gyubin tearfully shared, “Today, I suddenly thought of the day we first met. We met with the same dream, but we had to compete, and there were moments when some couldn’t come this far. I never imagined that the nine of us would receive so much love. Because we were in a ZERO state with nothing, it was ZEROs who created these shining moments. Now, we will each walk our own path, but the time we spent together will remain a precious memory forever. Please remember that there were nine ZEROBASEONE boys who were happy thanks to all of you,” expressing his heartfelt feelings in tears.
