Kim Gyubin Lands Solo Magazine Cover as ZEROBASEONE Era Nears Its End

ZEROBASEONE member Kim Gyubin has graced the cover of Y Magazine with three stunning variants, showcasing a side of the idol that fans rarely see. Released on March 5, the editorial captures Gyubin under the theme "LAZY AFTERNOON," blending poetcore aesthetics with effortless elegance in a shoot that signals his growing presence beyond the stage.

Between Boy and Man

The three cover versions reveal contrasting facets of Gyubin personality. In one, he wears a relaxed casual look that radiates youthful innocence. In another, he dons a tailored suit that brings a sense of gravitas and maturity. The editorial team described the visual narrative as capturing someone standing at the threshold between boyhood and manhood — a fitting description for the 21-year-old idol navigating one of the most pivotal transitions of his career.

His poses carry an understated dynamism, balancing grace with spontaneity. The languid afternoon mood permeates every frame, yet Gyubin manages to inject each shot with quiet energy that makes the spread impossible to scroll past.

A Career in Full Bloom

The magazine cover is the latest in a string of achievements that prove Gyubin is much more than a group member following a set path. Every Saturday afternoon, he takes the helm as main MC of MBC Show! Music Core, where his upbeat energy and natural hosting instincts have made him a fan favorite. Now, with this solo fashion editorial, he has added the fashion world to his expanding portfolio.

Gyubin first entered the spotlight as a trainee from Yuehua Entertainment on Mnet Boys Planet in 2023, ultimately earning his place in the nine-member project group ZEROBASEONE. The group has since completed a world tour that drew approximately 150,000 fans across multiple countries — a testament to their explosive rise.

A Bittersweet Farewell and a New Beginning

This magazine moment arrives at a particularly emotional juncture. ZEROBASEONE will hold their encore concerts at KSPO DOME in Seoul from March 13 to 15, marking the culmination of their HERE and NOW world tour and the final chapter of their two-and-a-half-year journey together. After these concerts, Gyubin will return to Yuehua Entertainment to begin preparations for a new debut — closing one chapter and opening another.

For fans who have followed Gyubin since his trainee days, this solo editorial feels like both a celebration and a preview. It demonstrates that he has the charisma, versatility, and visual presence to thrive as an individual artist, even as he bids farewell to the group that launched him into stardom.

As ZEROBASEONE countdown to their final encore, Kim Gyubin is already proving that his story is far from over. If anything, it is just getting started.