ZEROBASEONE continues to dominate the K-pop industry, securing their fifth consecutive million-seller album. According to Hanteo Chart, the group's fifth mini-album, "BLUE PARADISE," sold over 1.2 million copies within its first week of release (February 24 – March 2).

Since their debut, ZEROBASEONE has consistently achieved million-seller status with every release, marking a historic milestone in K-pop. This achievement underscores the group's overwhelming global fandom power, solidifying their position among the industry's top acts.

"BLUE PARADISE" also demonstrated strong digital performance. The album topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 17 regions worldwide and secured the No. 2 spot on the Worldwide iTunes Albums chart, highlighting its broad international appeal.

The title track "BLUE" and all other songs from the album successfully entered Melon’s Top 100 and Hot 100 charts, showcasing the group's strong presence in domestic streaming rankings. Additionally, the "BLUE" music video amassed over 40 million views within its first week, further fueling excitement for the comeback.

The group’s popularity is particularly strong in Japan, where the album ranked No. 3 on Japan’s iTunes Top Albums chart, No. 3 on Apple Music’s comprehensive album ranking, No. 3 on Line Music’s album chart, and No. 4 on Amazon Japan’s digital music album rankings. These rankings reflect ZEROBASEONE’s growing influence in one of the world’s largest music markets.

Beyond commercial success, "BLUE PARADISE" explores deeper emotional themes, marking a significant artistic evolution for the group. The six-track album also features unit songs for the first time, offering fans a fresh listening experience and showcasing the members' musical versatility.

With their latest release, ZEROBASEONE continues to set new records and redefine fourth-generation K-pop. As they maintain their meteoric rise, anticipation grows for their future endeavors in both domestic and international markets.

Sayart / ReaA JUNG, queen7203@gmail.com