ZEROBASEONE Becomes First K-Pop Boy Group In 4 Years To Achieve The “Rookie Grand Slam”

ZEROBASEONE just made history!

The group has become the first K-Pop boy group in 4 years to achieve a “Rookie Grand Slam.” They become the 7th group in history to achieve this impressive feat.

What is a “Rookie Grand Slam?”

A “Rookie Grand Slam” occurs when a group wins  “Rookie of the Year” (or an equivalent award) at all all five major awards shows: Melon Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, GAON Chart Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards.

Which groups have achieved this?

Only 7 groups in history have achieved a “Rookie Grand Slam.” Check out the full list below!

1. SHINee (2008)

2. iKON (2015)

3. WANNA ONE (2017)

4. ITZY (2019)

5. TXT (2019)

6. aespa (2022)

7. ZEROBASEONE (2023)

Congrats to ZEROBASEONE for joining this iconic list!

Watch the exciting moment below.

zb1 won ‘rookie of the year – physical album’ at the 2023 circle chart music awards! congratulations our jebis 🤍 they are now the 7th group in history to achieve a rookie grand slam 🥳 pic.twitter.com/FZL6A6Amht

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