There Are Less Than 100 Days Left Before ZB1 Disbands… So What Happens to Zeroni? 🥲
Okay I genuinely was NOT emotionally prepared to think about this today.
With less than 100 days left before ZEROBASEONE’s contract officially ends, fans have started talking about something almost as heartbreaking as the disbandment itself:
…what happens to Zeroni? 😭
For people outside the fandom, Zeroni is the official plush mascot IP created for ZB1 through a collaboration between WAKEONE and LINE FRIENDS.
And honestly?
These little creatures became icons almost immediately.
Some fans even joke that Zeroni has had more comebacks than ZB1 themselves 💀
From plush dolls to keychains, pillows, badges, charging accessories, fragrances, and endless merch drops… the Zeroni universe exploded FAST.
And now fans are wondering:
Will these mascots continue after ZB1 ends?
Or will they become limited-edition memories from a short but legendary era?
Before we spiral emotionally, let’s meet the chaos squad 🫶
🦝 Hanini — Zhang Hao
Hanini is the raccoon mascot inspired by Zhang Hao, complete with the iconic brown eye-mask markings.
He’s:
✨ obsessed with durian
✨ super smart
✨ basically the class teacher of the group
Hanini acts like a patient dad-teacher who deeply loves his students… while also constantly getting stressed out by their nonsense 😭
Honestly?
Very accurate.
🐹 Binini — Sung Hanbin
Binini is the pink-cheeked hamster inspired by Hanbin 🥹
He’s super clingy, avoids drama, and would rather sit quietly eating popcorn while watching chaos unfold nearby.
But the funniest detail is that he has a severe Hanini dependency 😭
This duo dynamic alone probably sold thousands of plushies.
🐱 Rinini & Woongnini — Ricky and Kim Jiwoong
💛 Rinini
The rich yellow cat inspired by Ricky.
A literal rich-kid energy mascot carrying dad’s black card around everywhere 😭
True luxury cat behavior.
🪨 Woongnini
Meanwhile Woongnini is basically:
“emotionally unavailable zen refrigerator rock.”
Cold. Calm. Peaceful.
Probably meditates daily.
Apparently he even knocks wooden mokugyo drums like a Buddhist monk 😭
🐶 Gyunini & Gunini — Gyuvin and Gunwook
🤍 Gyunini
Pure chaos.
If there’s drama happening somewhere, Gyunini is already there making it worse 💀
A professional troublemaker.
🩶 Gunini
The sleep master.
Can instantly fall asleep anywhere.
Floor? Bed.
Chair? Bed.
Friend’s shoulder? Also bed.
Honestly the most relatable mascot in the entire lineup.
🦊 Thewnini — Taerae
The cozy fox of the group 🥹
Amazing at cooking, terrible at sleeping properly.
Apparently if he can’t steal Woongnini’s blanket, he simply cannot sleep well 😭
The amount of oddly specific lore these mascots have is genuinely amazing.
🐰 Yunini — Yujin
Tiny angel face. Tiny demon personality.
Yunini has soft purple cheeks and looks unbelievably adorable… but is secretly a chaotic little gremlin 😭
Also:
math immediately knocks him unconscious apparently.
Same honestly.
🦆 Taenini — Kim Taerae
The duck who is simultaneously bad at fighting AND obsessed with fighting 😭
Short temper. Competitive spirit. Constantly losing battles.
Yet somehow still dreams of ruling every pond in existence.
That level of confidence deserves respect honestly.
Zeroni Became Bigger Than Anyone Expected
The craziest thing is that Zeroni only existed for a little over a year… but already feels like a core part of the fandom experience.
Fans got attached FAST because:
✨ the designs are adorable
✨ the personalities match the members perfectly
✨ the lore is hilarious
✨ and the merch never stops coming
At this point, some fans collect Zeroni more seriously than photocards 😭
So… What Happens After ZB1 Ends?
Honestly, nobody fully knows yet.
There are a few possibilities:
✨ Continued IP Management
Since Zeroni became commercially successful, LINE FRIENDS and WAKEONE could theoretically continue producing limited merch or anniversary collections.
🥲 Limited Edition Status
The mascots could become permanently tied to the ZB1 era, making existing merch incredibly nostalgic and collectible later.
💔 Quiet Disappearance
Worst-case scenario: merch production slowly stops after disbandment and Zeroni quietly fades into fandom history.
And honestly… thinking about that hurts a little 😭
Because these mascots somehow became emotional comfort objects for a lot of fans.
Final Thoughts
Zeroni started as cute promotional mascots.
But somehow these tiny plush creatures turned into:
✨ fandom symbols
✨ emotional support plushies
✨ inside-joke generators
✨ and one of the most memorable parts of the ZB1 era
Whether Zeroni continues or not, they already succeeded at becoming part of K-pop fandom history.
And if they DO become discontinued someday…
their resale prices are about to become terrifying 😭
ZEROBASEONE Merch & Collectibles
Our ZEROBASEONE collection is still being updated, but future releases will include acrylic keychains, plush charms, phone cases, photocard holders, and more fan-inspired merch 💙
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