ZEROBASEONE Achieves Historic Success with ‘Never Say Never’

Historic Milestone for ZEROBASEONE

On September 14, 2025, ZEROBASEONE completed their promotional activities for their first studio album, ‘Never Say Never’, on SBS ‘Inkigayo’. This momentous occasion was marked by the group achieving six consecutive wins on various music shows with their title track ‘Iconik’. These platforms included ‘The Show’, ‘Show! Champion’, ‘M Countdown’, ‘Music Bank’, ‘Show! Music Core’, and ‘Inkigayo’.

Record-Breaking Sales

The album ‘Never Say Never’ made waves in the music industry by selling over 1.51 million copies within its first week. This remarkable achievement marked ZEROBASEONE as the first debut album in K-pop history to attain six consecutive million-seller titles. This accomplishment not only showcases the group’s rising popularity but also solidifies their position within the K-pop industry.

Chart Performance and International Reach

In addition to impressive sales, ‘Never Say Never’ ranked second on both the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking and the Weekly Combined Album Ranking in Japan. The album also maintained the top position on the Line Music Daily Album TOP100 for an entire week. In China, it reached the number one spot on the daily digital sales chart on QQ Music, earning a prestigious gold badge.

Internationally, the album performed exceptionally well, reaching 4th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, 5th on the US iTunes K-pop Album Chart, and 7th on the European iTunes Album Chart. It notably secured number one positions in countries such as Sweden, Czech Republic, Qatar, Russia, and Vietnam, showcasing its global appeal.

Furthermore, ‘Never Say Never’ entered the Apple Music Worldwide Album Chart at 34th position, indicating a strong international reception. All tracks from the album made it to the Melon HOT100, with ‘Iconik’ also charting on Line Music in Japan and QQ Music in China. The music video for ‘Iconik’ has surpassed an impressive 51 million views on YouTube, further reflecting the group’s popularity.

Message and Future Prospects

The main theme of ‘Never Say Never’ revolves around achieving dreams and perseverance, encapsulated in the message of the album itself. The purpose of its promotion was to cement ZEROBASEONE’s status as a K-pop icon while concluding their narrative arcs from previous works, including the ‘Youth Trilogy’ and ‘Paradise Duology’. As they continue to inspire fans worldwide, ZEROBASEONE is poised to leave a lasting impact in the K-pop industry.

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