As ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) enters its closing months, YH Entertainment (formerly YUEHUA Entertainment) has issued a carefully worded update on Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin—a move many fans see as the clearest sign yet that the group is heading into a true “graduation era” with its upcoming special album.
Why this announcement matters right now
ZEROBASEONE was formed through Boys Planet and debuted on July 10, 2023 as a time-limited project group.
While the group was originally expected to wrap activities in January 2026, WAKEONE confirmed a two-month extension, meaning full-group schedules now run through March 2026.
That extension created a final runway—one last release cycle, one last set of shows, and (inevitably) the first real steps toward “after ZB1.”
What YH actually said
In its January 12 update, YH emphasized that the four members and the company will take time to prepare for their “future endeavors” based on mutual trust, and that the label is considering various directions that let each artist show their individual strengths.
The most telling line, however, is what comes next: YH acknowledged there may be a period with few official updates, described it as a waiting period, and promised they would return with a “more mature image.”
Crucially, YH also committed “full support” so ZB1’s remaining special activities and encore performances proceed smoothly—signaling cooperation through the final schedule while simultaneously repositioning the four for what comes after.
“RE-FLOW” frames this as a graduation comeback
ZB1’s special limited album “RE-FLOW” is set for February 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, and the rollout has been explicitly styled like a closing chapter—reflective, commemorative, and forward-looking.
They also released the pre-release single “Running to Future” on January 9, 2026 (6 p.m. KST), which was described as capturing the group’s shared journey and emotions built over the past two and a half years.
Even without saying “final album” in giant letters, the messaging is loud: this is a send-off era, designed to feel like a final page rather than an abrupt cutoff.
The encore concerts: a curtain call on stage
The tour finale is just as symbolic. ZB1’s HERE&NOW ENCORE dates are positioned like a goodbye tour extension:
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Kanagawa (K-Arena Yokohama): Feb 18–19, 2026
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Seoul (KSPO DOME): Mar 13–15, 2026
With activities extended to March, these concerts land right at the end of the group’s revised timeline—exactly where a “last memory together” moment would be placed.
What “head back to YH” really means
No, it doesn’t mean Zhang Hao, Ricky, Gyuvin, and Yujin have suddenly stopped being in ZEROBASEONE. The group is still scheduled for its remaining comeback and concerts. What it does mean is that YH is formally placing the spotlight on post-project planning—and subtly preparing fans for a shift in how updates will be delivered and what the next lineup(s) could look like.
The language about “individual potential” and “various directions” is especially important: it reads less like “the four will debut as one fixed unit” and more like “multiple paths are being evaluated,” which could include different configurations, solo activity, or staggered launches.
What fans can expect next
Here’s what’s realistic based on what has been confirmed (and what has not been confirmed):
Likely in the short term (confirmed / strongly supported by official schedules):
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Full focus on RE-FLOW promotions and the emotional arc around “graduation.”
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A final round of large-scale fan moments through HERE&NOW ENCORE.
Less certain (not confirmed—watch for official announcements):
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The exact form of YH’s next step for the four members (unit vs. multiple routes).
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Any continuation of ZB1 beyond the March window as an official group format.
The bottom line
YH’s statement doesn’t “end” ZEROBASEONE on paper—but it does confirm what the timing already suggested: the industry handoff has begun. With RE-FLOW and the encore concerts forming a deliberate farewell runway, Zhang Hao, Ricky, Gyuvin, and Yujin are being positioned for their next era under YH—while ZB1 is set to close its story with a final, sentimental full-group push through March 2026.
