▲ ⓒ WakeOne Entertainment Zerobaseone has solidified its position as the leading K-pop rookie in Japan, topping the semiannual sales ranking released by Oricon for the first half of this year.

The boy band made a remarkable debut in March with their single “Yurayura – Unmeinohana,” achieving double platinum status with 500,000 shipments. This milestone not only set a new record for debut singles by international artists but also propelled Zerobaseone to the top of Oricon’s weekly, weekly combined, and monthly single rankings.

Ranked second in the "newcomers ranking" category, just behind Japanese idol group Ae!group, Zerobaseone’s success underscores their rapid ascent in the competitive Japanese music market.

Looking ahead, Zerobaseone is set to participate in Summersonic 2024, one of Japan’s largest music festivals, next month. Following this, they will embark on their inaugural international tour in September, further cementing their status as a rising force in the global K-pop scene.

This revised article expands on the initial information, providing a detailed overview of Zerobaseone’s achievements and future plans while maintaining a formal and factual tone throughout.

Sayart / Kang In sig, insig6622@naver.com