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Zhang Hao
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Zhang Hao

Zhang Hao (章昊, 장하오) became a landmark figure in idol survival TV when he finished No. 1 on Mnet's Boys Planet, the first foreign trainee to take the top spot. That result was not built on storyline inflation. Hao arrived with elite musicianship, calm stage control, and a vocal tone that made him feel dependable under pressure from the start.

He converted that win into a central role in ZEROBASEONE, giving the project group one of its clearest musical anchors from Youth in the Shade through RE-FLOW. Before idol life, he studied musicology at Fujian Normal University and trained on violin, cello, viola, and piano, which helps explain the technical edge he brings to live stages. That classical grounding has always separated him from more purely performance-trained peers.

In 2026, Hao entered a new phase under YH Entertainment as he prepared for AND2BLE's debut while also expanding his solo commercial profile through beauty work like his INTO YOU ambassadorship. Right now, he matters as more than a former survival-show winner. He is one of the clearest examples of how elite training, public composure, and genuine fan pull can hold after the project-group clock runs out.

3 articles8 creditsDebut: July 10, 2023Chinese

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Discography

2025
BLUE PARADISEMini Album
Member
2024
CRUSHMini Album
Member
2024
SWEATMini Album
Member
2023
MELTING POINTMini Album
Member
2023
Youth in the ShadeMini Album
Member

Brand Partnerships

2026
INTO YOU Asia-Pacific AmbassadorEndorsement
Asia-Pacific AmbassadorZhang HaoINTO YOU

Other Credits

2026
RE-FLOWSpecial Album
Member
2023
Boys PlanetTV Show
Winner, No. 1 RankMnet

Fans Also Ask

Who is Zhang Hao?
Zhang Hao (章昊, 장하오) is a Chinese singer based in South Korea, born July 25, 2000, in Nanping, Fujian. He made history as the first foreign contestant to rank first on Mnet's Boys Planet in May 2023, earning 1,998,154 votes. He debuted as center of ZEROBASEONE in July 2023 and is signed to YH Entertainment.
What is Zhang Hao known for?
Zhang Hao is known for exceptional vocal ability, piano skills, and being the highest-ranked foreign contestant in Boys Planet history. He ranked first in Fujian province on China's national arts college entrance exam before pursuing an idol career, and is fluent in both Mandarin and Korean.
What is Zhang Hao doing after ZEROBASEONE?
Following ZEROBASEONE's conclusion in March 2026, Zhang Hao was confirmed as a member of AND2BLE (앤더블), a new boy group under YH Entertainment (Yuehua) alongside former ZB1 members Seong Han-bin (Ricky), Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin. AND2BLE is scheduled to debut on May 26, 2026.
What albums did Zhang Hao release with ZEROBASEONE?
Zhang Hao released six albums with ZEROBASEONE: Youth in the Shade (2023), MELTING POINT (2023), CRUSH (2024), SWEAT (2024), BLUE PARADISE (2025), and RE-FLOW (2026). He served as center and lead vocalist throughout the run.
What instruments does Zhang Hao play?
Zhang Hao plays violin, cello, viola, and piano, having trained in classical music from childhood in Fujian, China. He performed with his university orchestra at Fujian Normal University, where he studied musicology. His classical background distinguishes him among K-pop idols trained primarily for vocal and dance performance.

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