Sung Hanbin Introduces First Solo EP, ‘Dead:Alive’

Sung Hanbin, leader of ZEROBASEONE, has released his first solo EP, “Dead:Alive.” At a media showcase on Monday, he introduced the eight-track project as a chance to explore a darker and more intense direction than the bright, youthful image associated with the group. The EP marks his first time stepping forward as a solo artist.

Hanbin said the release gave him an opportunity to challenge audience expectations as well as his own understanding of his abilities as an artist. The project’s direction followed consideration of whether he should continue building on the youthful image he has developed with ZEROBASEONE or try a different approach. “Dead:Alive” represents that choice to explore a contrast in tone.

The EP places Hanbin’s solo work alongside, rather than within, the group image described in the source. Its eight tracks are presented as part of this new artistic challenge, while the showcase offered a first look at the project. The source describes the shift in concept but does not provide further details about the individual songs or their sound.