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ZEROBASEONE’s Film-Themed Cinema Paradise

The nine-member survival show group is back with their first album since their debut anniversary.

Dozens of renowned songwriters and producers came together on the ZEROBASEONE’s Cinema Paradise, including: Kenzie, El Capitxn, Jam Factory, 153/Joombas, and Justin Reinstein. Within the first day of the album's release, it reached one million in sales, making it ZEROBASEONE’s fourth EP in a row to sell over one million copies.

TRACKLIST - Cinema Paradise - ZEROBASEONE:

  1. “GOOD SO BAD”

  2. “KILL THE ROMEO”

  3. “The Sea (ZB1 Remake)”

  4. “Insomnia”

  5. “Road Movie”

  6. “Eternity”

  7. “YURA YURA (Korean Version)”

Cinema Paradise starts strong with the title track “GOOD SO BAD,” a lovesong with a funky beat that is bound to stand out as some of the group’s best work so far. The music video takes place within a movie and features actor and director Yoo Jitae as the screenwriter of the film. Each of the members chase after the girl they’re in love with as they sing “Can’t take my eyes off you. Good so bad.” ZEROBASEONE delivers stellar visuals and dance moves throughout the video that pair with the upbeat nature of both the lyrics and plot of the music video.

Each track on the album has a unique animated visualizer that goes along with it which has been released on YouTube.

“GOOD SO BAD” is followed by “KILL THE ROMEO” which has an intense beat that blends well with the song's upbeat melody. 

The third track “The Sea (ZB1 Remake)” is a cover of the 1997 summer pop hit “The Sea” by Korean co-ed group UP.

Leader Hanbin has revealed “Insomnia” to be his favorite track on the EP. Insomnia is a synth-pop song that is also a notable fan favorite. 

The group takes on the hip-hop genre in “Road Movie,” a track about the group’s journey together and becoming ZEROBASEONE. 

The sixth track “Eternity” is filled with heartfelt emotions, making it the perfect concert encore song.

Lastly is “YURA YURA (Korean Version),” the Korean version of the group's Japanese debut single.

In a little under a month, the group will be embarking on their first-ever tour across Asia, 2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR. The Cinema Paradise album is available in two regular versions (SF or ROMANCE), individual member digipacks, the “FILM” version digital Nemo album, and a “ZEROSE” version where fans have the option to choose between the seven song posters as the outbox. All versions of the physical album are designed with the film concept in mind, making for unique packaging and inclusions.

Edited by Bryn Claybourne