ZICO Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Solo Artist with Unmatched Influence




Artist and producer ZICO has once again demonstrated his irreplaceable impact as he celebrates his 10th anniversary as a solo artist.
On November 18, ZICO unveiled a special collection in collaboration with the gorpcore brand GRAILZ through MUSINSA DROP. This project, commemorating his solo debut milestone, sold out immediately upon release. Additional stock, made available on November 19, was also completely sold out by 6 PM, underscoring ZICO's incredible influence. ZICO played a hands-on role in the collection, contributing ideas for product selection, design, artwork, fit, and texture, infusing the pieces with his unique identity. His powerful presence in both music and fashion captured the attention of high-engagement fashion consumers, sparking a "sold-out frenzy."


ZICO also generated buzz through digital content. The web variety show "1st ZICO Shareholders’ Meeting" released on the YouTube channel df on November 16, quickly climbed to 3rd place on Korea's trending videos list. As of 1 PM on November 20, the video had surpassed 1.53 million views. Beyond this program, ZICO showcased his wit and charm in various content, including "집대성," "Killing Voice," and "Yongtaro," earning enthusiastic responses from fans.


Additionally, ZICO proved his ticket power by selling out his solo concert, "ZICO LIVE: JOIN THE PARADE," scheduled for November 23-24 at Olympic Hall in Seoul’s Olympic Park. This concert, his first solo performance in six years, is a much-anticipated event celebrating his 10-year journey as a solo artist.


This year, ZICO has been active across various fields. He hosted the KBS2 music talk show "The Seasons - ZICO's Artist," while also being selected as an ambassador and model for whiskey brands, sports lifestyle wear, and other categories. Furthermore, ZICO’s producing prowess has been highlighted with the success of BOYNEXTDOOR, the group he produced, which achieved million-seller status with their latest release, marking a career high.


With achievements spanning music, fashion, entertainment, and production, ZICO continues to reign as a true "all-rounder" in the K-pop industry.


Written by Heo Ji Hyeong
Translated by Lee So Yun