Sung Hanbin, the charismatic leader of the K-pop sensation ZEROBASEONE, has been announced as the new MC for the renowned music show M Countdown. This exciting news was confirmed ahead of the broadcast set for September 7. That one will be Hanbin’s first episode as MC, and he’ll be joining (G)I-DLE Miyeon.
From a young age, Hanbin has been an ardent fan of M Countdown. Now, he’s not just a viewer but an integral part of the show. He shared his feelings through his agency, WAKEONE, stating, “Since I was young, I’ve watched M Countdown and dreamt of being a part of it. It’s an honor and a joy to meet viewers as an MC. I look forward to learning and growing by meeting seniors and colleagues up close. I hope the fans, known as ZEROSE, look forward to seeing a different side of me.”
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However, this isn’t the only feather in Hanbin‘s cap. ZEROBASEONE, the group he leads, recently made waves in the music industry. They set a new record by selling a staggering 1,822,028 copies of their first mini album YOUTH IN THE SHADE within its first week. This monumental achievement propelled them to become the first K-pop group to earn the “Million Seller” nickname with a debut album.
Moreover, Hanbin‘s musical prowess isn’t limited to group performances. Last month, he showcased his vocal talents by releasing the fifth OST “Luv Luv Luv” for the tvN drama It’s Useless to Lie. He collaborated with Jo Yuri on this track. The song captures the fluttering feelings of lovers. It received widespread acclaim and a positive response from fans worldwide.
The Public's MC" — Koreans React to ZEROBASEONE Sung Hanbin's Selection as New 'M Countdown' MC
https://t.co/ylXIdipEM6#제로베이스원 #성한빈 #ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #SUNGHANBIN #ソンハンビン pic.twitter.com/IMNRGClAPI— ✧˚ (@bin_shining) September 1, 2023
The future of Hanbin and his group
ZEROBASEONE also made headlines with their first major show. 2023 ZEROBASEONE FAN-CON the event took place at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul’s Guro District. Remarkably, this happened just 37 days post their debut, allowing them to connect with over 18,000 fans in a grand celebration of music.
But the excitement doesn’t stop here. Their fans have one more reason to rejoice. ZEROBASEONE has teased a super-fast comeback slated for November, only four months after their debut album’s release. This announcement heightened the expectations of ZEROSE worldwide.
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— Sung Hanbin occupies 22 out of 30 top reacted articles on Naver trending page under 3rd emoji as of 9PMKST 🔥#SUNGHANBIN #성한빈 #ZEROBASEONE #제로베이스원 @ZB1_official pic.twitter.com/OCqGgstQ64
— SUNG HANBIN CHARTS (@SHBCharts) September 1, 2023
Hanbin’s journey from being a fan of M Countdown to its new MC, combined with ZEROBASEONE‘s rapid rise in the K-pop world, is nothing short of inspirational. As he takes on this new role, fans are eager to see what the future holds for Hanbin and his group. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Hanbin’s M Countdown fancams earn plenty of views. Source: YouTube/@MnetM2.