ZEROBASEONE Launches HERE & NOW World Tour 2025: Seoul Concerts Sell Out as K-Pop Group Expands Global Reach
K-pop sensation ZEROBASEONE opened their second world tour with three sold-out shows at Seoul's KSPO Dome, kicking off an ambitious 11-concert journey across Asia that runs through December 2025.
The nine-member group performed the first night of their HERE & NOW tour on October 3 during Korea's Chuseok holiday weekend, delivering high-energy performances of new tracks from their September album alongside fan favorites.
Holiday Weekend Launch Draws Packed Crowds
Zhang Hao addressed the opening night crowd, describing how pre-show nerves melted away once he heard fans cheering. "Before we started, I felt excited but also nervous during rehearsals," he said. "But when I came on stage and heard ZEROSE's cheers, I immediately felt happy."
Park Gun-wook thanked attendees for choosing the concert over holiday plans. The rapper, who contributed to the tour-specific arrangement of "Slam Dunk," noted the special connection between the group and their fanbase over two years of shared experiences.
Seok Matthew pointed out KSPO Dome's significance as the venue for every major ZEROBASEONE milestone, from their first solo concert to fan meetings and now their expanded world tour.
Stepping Up From Debut Tour Success
The HERE & NOW tour marks significant growth from ZEROBASEONE's 2024 debut tour TIMELESS WORLD, which drew 140,000 fans across eight cities. This time around, the group performs 11 shows in seven regions: Seoul, Bangkok, Saitama, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, and Hong Kong.
Demand proved intense. The three Seoul concerts sold out entirely through fan club presales, prompting organizers to release additional restricted-view seats. Kim Tae-rae emphasized the expanded scope: "Through this tour, we're going to meet even more ZEROSE."
After Seoul, the tour continues October 18 in Bangkok, followed by two nights at Saitama Super Arena (October 29-30), then moves to Kuala Lumpur (November 8), Singapore (November 15), Taipei (December 6), and concludes with Hong Kong shows December 20-21 at Kai Tak Arena.
First Full Album Powers New Era
The tour showcases ZEROBASEONE's first full-length album, NEVER SAY NEVER, released September 1. Lead single "ICONIK" headlines a 10-track collection that sold over 1.1 million copies on release day and debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200.
The HERE & NOW concept reflects the group's vision of creating memorable moments that bridge their past and present. Structured in four distinct segments with unique storytelling, the show features songs from their complete discography while highlighting new material.
Kim Ji-woong reflected on the group's journey: "We've worked hard to grow over the past two years and have become a ZEROBASEONE that exists with ZEROSE in an even wider universe."
Rapid Rise Since 2023 Debut
Formed through Mnet's Boys Planet survival show in 2023, ZEROBASEONE made history as the first K-pop group to achieve million-seller status with all five of their initial albums in the first week of release.
Their mini-album BLUE PARADISE reached No. 28 on the Billboard 200 in April 2025, the highest position for any fifth-generation K-pop group. That album also topped Billboard's Emerging Artists and World Albums charts.
The group's rapid ascent from debut to arena tours demonstrates their position as leaders of K-pop's newest generation. With HERE & NOW, they're expanding their reach while maintaining the close connection with fans that launched their career.
Tour Schedule:
- Seoul: October 3-5 (KSPO Dome)
- Bangkok: October 18 (Impact Challenger)
- Saitama: October 29-30 (Saitama Super Arena)
- Kuala Lumpur: November 8 (Idea Live Arena)
- Singapore: November 15 (Singapore Indoor Stadium)
- Taipei: December 6 (Taipei Arena)
- Hong Kong: December 20-21 (Kai Tak Arena)
