ZEROBASEONE Clinches Two Awards at 2025 TMA, Crowned 'Artist of the Year'

K-pop sensation ZEROBASEONE has achieved a significant milestone, securing two prestigious awards at the '2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2025 TMA)'. The group was honored with the 'Artist of the Year' and 'World Best Performer' titles.

During the ceremony held in Macau, the nine-member group expressed their gratitude to their dedicated fandom, ZEROSE, and vowed to continue their growth throughout the latter half of the year. They also conveyed their excitement for their ongoing world tour.

ZEROBASEONE delivered a powerful performance, unveiling the track 'Lovesick Game' from their first full album, 'NEVER SAY NEVER,' on an international stage for the first time. The song, a future bass track rooted in hip-hop and R&B, showcased the members' captivating charms through a mesmerizing performance.

Following this, they commanded the stage with the title track 'ICONIK,' presenting a performance that encapsulated their musical evolution as artists. The intense stage presence of ZEROBASEONE left the audience captivated from beginning to end.

The highlight also included a sweet duet by members Zhang Hao and Ricky, who performed 'Special Person (特别的人)' by Khalil Fong, filling the venue with their beautiful harmonies and emotional delivery.

ZEROBASEONE's 'NEVER SAY NEVER' has already sold over 1.51 million copies within its first week of release, marking them as '6-time Million Sellers.' This achievement is unprecedented in K-pop history for a debut album to achieve six consecutive million-seller records.

Fueled by immense popularity both domestically and internationally, the album debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 chart, setting a new personal best for the group. With entries on seven charts including the Billboard 200, ZEROBASEONE has once again affirmed their status as a 'global top-tier' act.

ZEROBASEONE debuted on July 10, 2023, formed through the Mnet survival show 'Boys Planet'. The group's name is a combination of 'ZERO' representing a new beginning, 's' from the seventh planet, 'BASE' signifying vastness, and 'ONE' indicating a perfect group. Their first full album, 'NEVER SAY NEVER,' has garnered immense attention on global charts since its release.