Sung Han-bin (; born June 13, 2001) is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is best known for competing on the Mnet reality competition show Boys Planet, where he ranked second in the final episode, making him a member of Zerobaseone.
Early life and education Sung was born on June 13, 2001, in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. He has a sister four years younger than him. With a background in street dance, Sung specializes in waacking and tutting, which he began participating in competitions for during high school. Prior to joining Studio GL1DE, Sung trained at Cube Entertainment. There, he developed a close friendship with fellow trainee Seok Matthew, who later competed alongside him on Boys Planet and debuted with Zerobaseone. During this period, he also worked at his mother's café and obtained a barista license.
Sung began his career as a backup dancer while still in high school. In 2018, he performed as part of a dance crew with Wanna One for their song "Boomerang" at the SBS Gayo Daejeon. The following year, he took the stage again as a backup dancer for BTS during their performance of "Dionysus" at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Sung graduated from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts on January 3, 2024.
Career 2022–present: Boys Planet and Zerobaseone
On December 29, 2022, Sung was revealed as a contestant on Mnet's reality competition show Boys Planet, where he also served as the center for -Group in the performance of the show's theme song, "Here I Am". The program aired from February 2 to April 20, 2023. As a representative of both Studio GL1DE and THE L1VE, Sung showcased a solo vocal and dance performance of ONF's "Beautiful Beautiful" for his initial evaluation.
On April 20, 2023, Sung placed second on Boys Planet with a total of 1,888,414 points, securing his debut in South Korean boy group Zerobaseone (abbreviated as ZB1). He was later chosen as the group's leader on May 11, 2023. Zerobaseone officially debuted under WakeOne Entertainment with the EP Youth in the Shade on July 10, 2023.
On September 1, 2023, Sung was announced as the new host of Mnet's M Countdown, joining existing host Miyeon. For his debut broadcast, he delivered a special stage performance of Taeyeon's "INVU".
Due to his distinctive background and extensive experience in tutting, Sung is widely referred to as "K-pop's First Tutting Idol." His prominence in this dance style has been credited with contributing to the growing incorporation of tutting in K-pop choreography. In July 2024, he was selected as "Artist of the Month" by Mnet's Studio Choom, a series that highlights performers recognized for their exceptional dance skills. As part of the feature, Sung released a dance performance emphasizing his tutting technique, accompanied by an original song titled "Bad Boy."
Since 2024, Sung has actively hosted a variety of events, including award shows, music festivals, and survival programs. He served as MC for individual days at both 2024 KCON Japan and KCON Hong Kong. Notably, he made history by becoming the first person to host all three days of the festival at 2025 KCON Japan. On June 6, 2024, he was named the new host for I-Land 2, which concluded with the debut of the seven-member girl group Izna. On March 26, 2025, Sung was also announced as the new host of Mnet's female dance crew competition show World of Street Woman Fighter. In addition to hosting, he recorded the show's opening theme song, titled "Champion."
On September 2, 2025, it was announced that after one year and eight months Sung would step down from his position on M Countdown along with co-host Myung Jae-hyun. His final broadcast was on September 4, during which Sung and Myung performed Lee Mujin's "청춘만화 (Coming of Age Story)" as their departing stage.
2026–present: Continued activities and solo endeavors In 2026, Zerobaseone entered a new phase of activities following the conclusion of its initial project period. After discussions between the members and their respective agencies, the group was reorganized as a five-member unit, with four members concluding their participation and pursuing separate activities. Alongside his continued activities with the group, Sung's individual activities came to be managed under THE L1VE, which confirmed that he would promote concurrently as a member of Zerobaseone and through individual endeavors.
On February 20, 2026, Sung was announced as the first global ambassador for KCON. In this role, he represents the festival across its global events and promotional initiatives.
On September 7, it was announced that Sung will make his solo debut on October 12 with the EP Dead:Alive.
Other ventures
Beyond his musical career with Zerobaseone, Sung has expanded his influence through a range of ventures, including brand endorsements, fashion collaborations, and philanthropic initiatives. Endorsements and collaborations Year Brand Category Title(s) 2024 Gucci Italian fashion label Friend of the House 2025 Björk & Berries Swedish botanical perfume brand Muse SNP Korean clinical skincare brand Brand Ambassador Swarovski Austrian jewelry brand Global Brand Model 2026 Brand Ambassador KCON International music festival Global Ambassador Wonderbath Lifestyle beauty brand Brand Ambassador Giverny Korean cosmetic brand Brand Ambassador Beginning in 2024, Sung has participated in multiple events hosted by both Gucci and Swarovski. In 2025, he collaborated with Björk & Berries on the South Korean launch of their "Ros" fragrance, which was released in special packaging to coincide with his birthday.
Fashion Sung debuted as a runway model for Miss Gee Collection at Seoul Fashion Week in 2024 and returned in 2025 to open the show. He has also appeared on the covers of several fashion magazines, including Allure Korea, High Cut, Marie Claire Korea, and OK! China.
Philanthropy Sung has participated in various philanthropic activities. In 2023 and 2024, he took part in the "Love Your W" campaign, a charity initiative organized by W Korea to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment. In July 2026, Sung donated to the Korean Committee for Good Neighbors to help the children freely dream their future without giving up due to economic difficulties.
Discography
Singles + List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album Title Year Album "Bad Boy" 2024
Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORPeaks on the Circle Digital Chart: "Champion": "You Are Spring": "Luv Luv Luv" 2023 — My Lovely Liar OST Part 5 "Champion" 2025 108 World of Street Woman Fighter OST "You Are Spring" () 2026 103 Spring Fever OST
Filmography
Television shows + Year Title Role Note(s) 2023 Boys Planet Contestant Finished second place as a member of Zerobaseone 2024 I-Land 2: N/a Storyteller Part 2 2025 World of Street Woman Fighter Host Season 5 Boys II Planet Special Mentor 2026 Street World Fighter: Director's War Host
Web shows Year Title Role 2023 Blossom with Love Panelist
Hosting + Year Title Role Note(s) 2023 M Countdown in France MC 8th Asia Artist Awards MC with Kang Daniel and Jang Won-young 2023–2025 M Countdown MC with Miyeon (2023), Sohee (2024–2025), and Myung Jae-hyun (2024–2025) 2024 2024 KCON Japan MC with Park Gun-wook (Day 2) 2024 KCON Hong Kong MC with Zhang Hao (Day 2) 9th Asia Artist Awards MC with Jang Won-young and Ryu Jun-yeol 2025 Mnet 30th Chart Show MC with Miyeon, Shuhua, Leeteuk, and Joohoney 2025 KCON Japan MC with Park Gun-wook (Day 1), Myung Jae-hyun (Day 2), and Bang Jee-min (Day 3) 2025 KCON Los Angeles MC with Seok Matthew (Day 1), Ricky (Day 2), and Zhang Hao (Day 3) 2026 2026 KCON Japan Storyteller ACON 2026 MC 11th Asia Artist Awards MC with Jang Won-young and Ji Chang-wook
Notes Song chartings
Artist notes
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