Company Zerobaseone considering extension of current agreement
Zerobaseone, a nine-member K-pop band that formed through the competition "Boys Planet" and debuted in July 2023, is currently in discussions to extend their contracts. According to reports, the bandmates have agreed to continue as a team, but as of August 2025, no official contract renewal or decision extending the group's activities beyond January 2026 has been announced.
The band has enjoyed significant success since their debut, with each of their five releases selling over 1 million copies. Their debut album, "Youth in the Shade," was the first-ever million-selling debut album in the K-pop scene. The band has also won 10 rookie awards since their debut.
On September 1, Zerobaseone is set to release their first full studio album, "Never Say Never." The track list for the album has been uploaded, with the lead single titled "Iconik."
Despite rumors of contract renewal, the band's agency, Wake One, has maintained a cautious stance. They highly value the group's potential and have been discussing contract extensions with member agencies since early this year, but no final decision or agreement has been made yet. Wake One has explicitly denied reports that the group has "dramatically agreed" or reached an "agreement" to extend their contracts.
As of now, Zerobaseone has not renewed contracts nor officially confirmed continuation past January 2026. Meanwhile, the band prepares for upcoming projects, such as their first full-length album release, but their ultimate contract status remains undecided.
**References:**
[1] Local media report
[2] Another local media report
[3] Official statement from Wake One
[4] Denial of contract renewal reports by Wake One
[5] Statement from Zerobaseone's agency regarding contract discussions
Zerobaseone, amidst the speculations, has not yet agreed on a contract renewal, as stated by their agency, Wake One. Despite their success in the music industry, including their upcoming album "Never Say Never" and the million-selling album "Youth in the Shade," the future of entertainment beyond January 2026 for the K-pop band remains uncertain.
