ZEROBASEONE continues to expand its international presence with the U.S. release of their sixth mini-album 'Ascend' and the promotional campaign for their track 'TOP 5,' which has earned them their first music show win and a spot on the Circle Weekly Charts. The group also achieved a milestone as the first 5th-generation K-pop act to surpass 10 million album sales, though member Park Gun Wook faced criticism over a fan engagement incident. Meanwhile, their participation in the 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI' series has contributed to increased streaming of their music.