ZEROBASEONE Drops 'Doctor! Doctor!' Previewing a Mysterious Love Story Ahead of Their Comeback
ZEROBASEONE has successfully signaled their comeback with the pre-release of their track 'Doctor! Doctor!', a song that delves into the mysterious power of love. Released on January 20, the track quickly climbed to the top of real-time charts, including Bugs, and made its way into the MelOn TOP 100 and HOT 100 charts. Additionally, it entered the TOP 10 in iTunes top song charts across 11 countries and secured the 19th spot on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart.
'Doctor! Doctor!' is an easy-listening R&B ballad genre song, characterized by its addictive melody and the sweet vocal tones of the members. The lyrics metaphorically compare the intense emotions of first love to a feverish illness, expressing a desperate feeling of being unable to live without love. Through this pre-release, ZEROBASEONE showcases a different charm from their previous activities, highlighting their musical growth and effectively conveying the message that love is the ultimate cure for all serious afflictions.
The music video for 'Doctor! Doctor!', featuring actor Jung Kyung Ho as a doctor, added a narrative depth and immediately entered YouTube's 'Trending Music' upon release. The video portrays the nine members each expressing different symptoms of lovesickness, eventually finding healing through the mysterious power of love, with each becoming the other's healer and vowing to cherish their lives more.
As ZEROBASEONE prepares for the release of their 5th mini-album on February 24, the pre-release of 'Doctor! Doctor!' has already sparked immense interest among fans, with related keywords trending on X (formerly Twitter). Fans have praised the song for its quality, the distinct vocal colors of each member, and its status as a quintessential easy-listening track, further heightening anticipation for ZEROBASEONE's comeback.