ZEROBASEONE leader Sung Han-bin has officially started his solo career. His first EP, DEAD:ALIVE, was released on October 12, 2026 at 6 PM KST, led by the title track “UNDEAD.” It is a sharp turn away from the bright, youthful image of his group: a dark, cinematic record built around the keyword “beautiful destruction.” Below you can watch the official music video, see the first chart results and read what he said at his debut showcase.
Watch: “UNDEAD” Official Music Video
The three-minute video (runtime 3:05) passed 7.2 million views on the official channel within about two days of release, with more than 4,000 comments. The track pairs a heavy guitar riff with a grand choir and dynamic drums, and the performance is built around dance — widely considered Sung Han-bin’s biggest strength since his Boys Planet days.
DEAD:ALIVE at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Release | Oct 12, 2026, 6 PM KST |
| Format | 1st solo EP, 8 tracks |
| Title track | UNDEAD |
| Pre-released performance | Killin’ Me |
| Theme | “Beautiful destruction” / self-transcendence |
| Label | THE L1VE LABEL |
Tracklist
- 1. UNDEAD (title)
- 2. Killin’ Me
- 3. Insidious
- 4. 3AM
- 5. Bloody Gravity
- 6. Other Side
- 7. Seomgwang (“Flash of Light”)
- 8. Steal the Thunder
What He Said at the Showcase
At the media showcase at Layers Studio 11 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Sung Han-bin explained why he chose an intense concept for his first solo outing. He said he had considered keeping ZEROBASEONE’s bright image but was “ultimately more drawn to something new and intense,” and that a powerful sound would show his identity as a solo artist best.
- “For the first time, I wanted to run away from the recording booth. I didn’t think I could sing this style.” — he re-recorded the songs four or five times before finding his sound.
- “I had too many songs I wanted on my first album, so we ended up with eight.”
- As the first ZEROBASEONE member to debut solo, he said he wanted to “take the lead” and set a good example for his groupmates.
- He named SHINee’s Taemin and EXO’s Kai as solo performers he studied, and NCT’s Jaehyun as a role model.
He also said that after wrapping up ZEROBASEONE activities in May he felt he needed change, and that he plans to balance solo work with group activities going forward.
First Results: iTunes #1 in Four Regions
According to his agency, as of October 13 “UNDEAD” reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs in Chile, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, while DEAD:ALIVE topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in Macau and the Philippines and entered the Top 10 in Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. On release night he also met fans at a “CURATING SESSION” event at the same venue.
Watch: The “UNDEAD” Teaser
First Music Show Stage and What’s Next
Sung Han-bin makes his first solo music-show appearance on Mnet’s M Countdown on October 15, performing “UNDEAD” for the first time on a broadcast stage alongside “Killin’ Me,” which until now had only been released as a performance video. Fans (ZEROSE) have praised the darker styling and the intensity of the choreography in MV comments, and many are watching closely to see how the live stage compares with the video.
FAQ
When was Sung Han-bin’s solo album released?
His first solo EP DEAD:ALIVE was released on October 12, 2026 at 6 PM KST, with the title track UNDEAD and its music video.
How many songs are on DEAD:ALIVE?
Eight: UNDEAD, Killin’ Me, Insidious, 3AM, Bloody Gravity, Other Side, Seomgwang and Steal the Thunder.
Where can I watch the UNDEAD music video?
On the official THEL1VE YouTube channel (embedded above). It passed 7.2 million views within about two days.
Is Sung Han-bin leaving ZEROBASEONE?
No. He said he will balance solo activities with ZEROBASEONE and is the first member of the group to debut solo.
Sources
- Sung Hanbin embraces darker side with first solo EP ‘Dead:Alive’ – The Korea Herald
- Sung Han-bin releases first solo EP DEAD:ALIVE – STARNEWS (Oct 12, 2026)
- 성한빈의 굳센 홀로서기 ‘DEAD:ALIVE’(종합) – THE FACT
- 성한빈, 아이튠즈 1위에 이어 오늘 솔로 첫 음방 무대 – Topstar News
- ‘UNDEAD’ M/V – THEL1VE (YouTube)
Featured image: Sung Han-bin in a Marie Claire Korea interview, June 2025. Photo: Marie Claire Korea / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (source).
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