ZEROBASEONE lit up Los Angeles over three electrifying days at 'KCON LA 2025', held at Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center from August 1–3.
Fresh off their Billboard 200 debut at No. 28 with their 5th mini-album 'BLUE PARADISE', the rookie powerhouse made their first U.S. appearance to massive fanfare—drawing crowds wherever they went and affirming their position as the next-generation leaders of K-pop.
Across the three-day festival, ZB1 captivated global fans with a range of unit, group, and solo stages. Leader Sung Hanbin, also MC for Mnet’s 'M Countdown', hosted all three days of the event, joined by Seok Matthew, Ricky, and Zhang Hao as co-MCs each day.
On Day 1, the group performed a high-energy set including “BLUE,” “Feel the POP,” “Doctor! Doctor!” and “GOOD SO BAD.” Their synchronized choreography and dazzling visuals immersed the venue in their signature “dynamic freshness.” A standout moment came when Sung Hanbin and rapper Lee Young Ji delivered a haunting duet performance to Billie Eilish’s “you should see me in a crown,” blending tutting dance with dramatic flair.
Day 2 featured stunning collaboration stages. Zhang Hao joined I-DLE’s Yuqi for a sultry cover of Trouble Maker’s “Now,” while Kim Taerae partnered with Roy Kim to perform a moving rendition of Coldplay’s “Everglow.” Meanwhile, Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook wowed fans with an English version of “Back Packer,” an OST from TVING’s 'Study Group'.
For the grand finale, ZB1 premiered tracks from their upcoming 1st full-length album, including “SLAM DUNK,” “Devil Game,” and “KILL THE ROMEO.” The intense choreography and explosive energy brought the house down.
To cap it off, the group surprised fans with a spoiler film for their highly anticipated studio album 'NEVER SAY NEVER,' set to release on September 1. In the clip, the members gave quirky, surreal interviews, hinting at the album’s concept: embracing the impossible. Lines like “I swear I saw a dog driving a car,” and “It’s the law of the universe,” stirred curiosity and intrigue.
Marking their first full-length album and a continuation of their 5 consecutive million-seller streak, 'NEVER SAY NEVER' promises to capture ZEROBASEONE’s brightest moment yet. The album’s core message: “nothing is impossible”, solidifies their rise as a global top-tier K-pop act.
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