Some fans are still hopeful for the future.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
YH Entertainment has shared an update on the future activities of several members of ZEROBASEONE.
ZEROBASEONE | WakeOne
YH Entertainment, previously known as Yuehua Entertainment, released statements in English, Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin updating fans on the future activities of Zhang Hao, Ricky, Gyuvin, and Yujin. The statement mentioned that the company and the four idols would be thoughtfully shaping “their next steps.”
The company also mentioned that the “remaining special projects and encore concert of ZEROBASEONE” would proceed smoothly.
[NOTICE] 장하오, 리키, 김규빈, 한유진 향후 활동 안내 pic.twitter.com/mANjB6ggLH
— YH ENTERTAINMENT (@yhent_official) January 12, 2026
ZEROBASEONE previously extended their promotions past the original contract date to conduct their upcoming schedules, including concerts. Many fans were hopeful some sort of agreement would have been met in order to allow the members to continue as members of ZEROBASEONE.
However, this statement has left many feeling that it is a sign that the group will not be made permanent.
so essentially there’s no way zb1 will be permanent https://t.co/8rZps9IrIh pic.twitter.com/SUGvmgH3X7
— johnny mr hot sexy (@johnnyIatte) January 12, 2026
WE. NEED. THEM. FOUR. TO. BE. STAY. IN. ZEROBASEONE. FUCK. YOU. YUEHUA!!!! https://t.co/hIFJJdhEmi
— eraa⁷ BTS YEAR (@jjongeera) January 12, 2026
fuck yuehua fuck wakeone fuck mnet fuck cj enm karma is real and it will come back to ruin you https://t.co/0PiRqRQRrJ
— em ♡ is at the cottage (@syahandholder) January 12, 2026
Some celebrated the news, glad their favorite idol would no longer be under WakeOne Entertainment, while others remained fearful of the YH Entertainment idol’s future due to the company’s past experiences with groups.
You guys are notorious for mistreating your artists and limiting opportunities. You don’t deserve these 4 talented artists. 😤 https://t.co/p1j1SqtdZ4
— 부부 (@bubutietie) January 12, 2026
I’ll miss ZB1 SO MUCH but I can’t even say I wish they didn’t left wakeone because all wakeone did was sabotage and mistreat and dehumanize them so i hope they have a future where they’re happy and free and I’ll continue supporting them in whatever they wanna do with their career https://t.co/VTgGCTD6Xt
— felix (@yaoilix) January 12, 2026
w1 and yh are both terrible, but at least zh is free from one of them now. that’s what we’re celebrating. we never said we’d trust yh completely. we’ll keep supporting zh and we’ll be just as loud protesting yh as we were with w1 if they mess up https://t.co/YfsV1WLTvg
— ʷᵃ⸢ʸ collecting jams ! ia busy (@starfishzhao) January 12, 2026
There has been no official announcement regarding ZEROBASEONE’s disbandment or continuation of activities.
Other YH Entertainment idols were recently announced to return to the company, rather than continue as members of their temporary group, which you can read about below.
EVNNE Loses Two Members, To Continue Promotions As Five Next Year