ArtistWAKEONE Entertainment
Kim Tae-rae
Kim Tae-rae (김태래) is a South Korean singer and main vocalist of ZEROBASEONE. Born July 14, 2002, he placed sixth on Mnet Boys Planet in 2023, securing his spot as one of the group's lead voices. Before the competition, he appeared on Mnet's High School Rapper Top 10 in 2020, hinting early at a comfort with performance under pressure.
As ZB1's main vocalist, Tae-rae anchored the group's live performances with a tone that balanced clarity with emotional weight. His MBTI is ENTJ, his role model is Taeyong of NCT, and he is known for an unusual talent: creating lip triangles and adding chords to songs on the spot. He plays guitar and has a habit of moving his eyebrows when he sings.
ZB1 debuted July 10, 2023 with Youth in the Shade, achieving a Rookie Grand Slam by sweeping 10 Rookie of the Year awards across domestic ceremonies in 2023-2024. The group toured globally on the Here and Now World Tour through 2025-2026, with Tae-rae's live vocals a consistent standout across the concert run.
When four Yuehua-affiliated ZB1 members departed in January 2026, Tae-rae was among the five who committed to a new season of the group. WAKEONE confirmed that Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook would continue as a reorganized ZEROBASEONE, carrying the group's identity into its next chapter.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: July 10, 2023South Korean
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Discography
2025
BLUE PARADISEMini Album
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2024
CRUSHMini Album
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2024
SWEATMini Album
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2023
Youth in the ShadeMini Album
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2023
MELTING POINTMini Album
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Fans Also Ask
What is Kim Tae-rae's role in ZEROBASEONE?
Kim Tae-rae is the main vocalist of ZEROBASEONE, recognized for his controlled high notes and emotional delivery. He placed sixth on Mnet's Boys Planet in 2023 with 1.34 million votes, securing his spot in the nine-member group managed by WakeOne.
What instrument does Kim Tae-rae play?
He plays violin, one of his main hobbies alongside dining out and collecting plastic car model kits. His musical background beyond vocals contributes to his sensitivity as a performer.
What was Kim Tae-rae's first television appearance?
Before joining Boys Planet, Kim Tae-rae appeared on Mnet's High School Rapper Top 10 in 2020, an early signal of his ambition before formally training as a K-pop artist.
What is Kim Tae-rae's MBTI type?
He is an ESTJ, updated from an earlier ENTJ result. Fans and members often describe him as organized, determined, and goal-focused, traits that align with his structured approach to vocal development.
What hobbies does Kim Tae-rae have outside of music?
He is an avid gamer who favors Valorant and PUBG: Battlegrounds. He also collects plastic car model kits and brought several to the ZB1 dorm. His favorite foods are sushi and tteokbokki, and he is known to habitually move his eyebrows while singing.
