ZEROBASEONE Cements 5th-Gen Leader Status with Billboard Chart Domination
ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) continues their record-breaking streak, charting on Billboard for a second consecutive week with their album 'NEVER SAY NEVER'. Here’s why they are being called a 'Global Top-Tier' group.
5th Generation K-pop leaders ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) are proving their global influence, achieving a remarkable feat by charting on the US Billboard charts for a second consecutive week with their first full-length album, ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’.
This continued success solidifies their position as a dominant force in the new wave of K-pop, celebrated by Korean media as a “글로벌 톱티어 (Global Top-Tier)” group.
A Record-Breaking Billboard Run
According to the latest Billboard charts (dated September 27), ZEROBASEONE appeared on an impressive six different charts. This comes after their explosive debut on the charts last week, where ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’ entered the Billboard 200 at #23, setting a new record for the highest rank achieved by any 5th generation K-pop group.
For their second week, ZB1 maintained their powerful presence across multiple key charts:
- Emerging Artists: #4
- World Albums: #4
- Top Current Album Sales: #11
- Top Album Sales: #12
- Independent Albums: #37
- Artist 100: #79
Staying on these competitive charts for multiple weeks is a clear indicator of sustained interest and a dedicated global fanbase, moving beyond initial debut hype.
The Story Behind the “Explosive Momentum”
ZEROBASEONE’s success isn’t just a fluke. It’s the result of what Korean news outlets are calling “맹렬한 기세 (maengnyeolhan gise)”—an explosive, fiery momentum. Their first full album, ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’, has been a commercial juggernaut, further cementing their status as a group that has achieved million-seller status with every album release since their debut.
This achievement on the Billboard charts, one of the world’s most competitive music markets, is seen as ZEROBASEONE writing a new chapter in K-pop history. It demonstrates their powerful global impact and the passionate support of their fandom, ZEROSE.
As they continue to break records and set new standards for the 5th generation of K-pop, all eyes are on ZEROBASEONE to see what heights they will reach next.