Sung Han Bin is preparing to enter a new chapter of his musical career with his first solo EP, DEAD:ALIVE.
The ZEROBASEONE leader has given fans an early preview of the upcoming release through a highlight medley featuring snippets from all eight tracks.
Released on October 7 by THE L1VE LABEL through its official YouTube channel, the video offers a glimpse into the musical variety and creative direction behind his highly anticipated solo debut.
Known for his work as a group performer and music-show host, Sung Han Bin is now preparing to showcase his artistic identity through a project that explores personal growth, fear and the determination to overcome limitations.
The EP’s concept centres on self-transcendence, presenting the idea of moving beyond the boundaries that once held someone back and emerging as a stronger version of oneself.
Eight Tracks Offer a Glimpse Into Sung Han Bin’s Musical Range
The highlight medley runs for approximately three minutes and 23 seconds, presenting brief previews of the eight songs included on DEAD:ALIVE.
Among them is the title track, “UNDEAD,” alongside “Killin’ Me,” “Insidious,” “3AM,” “Bloody Gravity,” “Other Side,” “Flash” and “Steal the Thunder.”
Rather than focusing on a single musical style, the previews reveal a project that moves between powerful pop sounds and more emotionally driven melodies.
The different moods suggest that the singer is exploring several musical directions while establishing himself as a solo performer.
The medley also incorporates specially designed CD visuals that complement the individual tracks.
Through the use of a zoetrope-inspired technique, rotating discs create the illusion of movement, with changing colours and patterns adding a distinctive visual element to the presentation.
This approach brings the music and imagery together, making the preview more than a simple collection of audio clips.
“Killin’ Me” is already familiar to fans, having been introduced through a separate performance video released ahead of the EP.
The track gave listeners an early opportunity to see Sung Han Bin’s performance-focused approach outside his usual group activities.
Its inclusion in the highlight medley connects the previously released material with the rest of the album while building anticipation for the songs that have yet to be heard in full.
The remaining tracks offer further glimpses into the project’s range, with each preview contributing to the larger atmosphere of DEAD:ALIVE.
Although the snippets are brief, they provide an introduction to the different sounds and emotional tones that shape the EP.
‘UNDEAD’ Leads a Project About Breaking Through Personal Limits
At the centre of DEAD:ALIVE is “UNDEAD,” the title track that expresses the determination to endure difficulties for the sake of oneself and someone important.
Its message focuses on facing pain and hardship rather than allowing difficult experiences to become permanent obstacles.
The song reflects the broader concept behind the EP: confronting fear, pushing beyond familiar boundaries and growing through challenging circumstances.
Instead of presenting transformation as an effortless process, the album frames it as a journey that requires persistence and the willingness to move forward despite uncertainty.
This theme also gives the title DEAD:ALIVE a symbolic dimension.
It suggests a transition from feeling restricted by past limitations to discovering a renewed sense of identity and purpose.
Through the eight-track collection, Sung Han Bin aims to present a different side of himself and demonstrate the range of his abilities as an individual artist.
The release marks an important milestone for the ZEROBASEONE member, who first gained widespread recognition through Mnet’s audition programme Boys Planet before debuting as the group’s leader.
His solo project offers an opportunity to explore a more personal creative direction while continuing his musical journey.
Sung Han Bin’s first solo EP, DEAD:ALIVE, is scheduled for release on October 12, 2026, at 6 PM KST across major music platforms.
With its varied tracklist, striking visual presentation and theme of self-transcendence, the album is shaping up to be a significant new step in his development as a solo artist.
