Zero: Fever Part.1 is the sixth extended play (EP) by the South Korean boy group ATEEZ. It was released on July 29, 2020, through KQ Entertainment. The EP marks the beginning of the group's "Fever" album series, which explores themes of youth, passion, and the struggles encountered during adolescence.
Background and Release Following the conclusion of their "Treasure" series with Treasure Epilogue: Action To Answer in January 2020, ATEEZ embarked on a new narrative arc with the "Fever" series. Zero: Fever Part.1 was announced with a series of mysterious teasers and concept photos, building anticipation for the new storyline. The EP's release was accompanied by a comeback show and promotional activities for its lead single.
Concept The "Fever" series delves into the emotional turbulence and intense experiences of youth. Zero: Fever Part.1 specifically explores the "fever" of youth, encompassing the excitement, confusion, and longing that define this period. The album's concept art and music videos often feature darker, more introspective visuals compared to their previous work, hinting at internal struggles and a search for identity. The dual lead singles, "Inception" and "Thanxx," presented two contrasting sides of this "fever" – one focused on falling into a dream-like state of love or obsession, and the other on a more rebellious, youthful energy.
Track Listing The EP consists of seven tracks:
- Dear Diary: 2020.07.29
- Inception
- Thanxx
- Good Lil Boy
- To The Beat
- One Day At A Time
- Inception (English Ver.) (Digital Only)
Commercial Performance Zero: Fever Part.1 was a commercial success for ATEEZ. It debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart, becoming their third album to achieve this feat. The album also charted internationally, reaching number 9 on the Billboard World Albums chart and appearing on other regional charts. It broke the group's previous sales records, becoming their first album to sell over 300,000 copies, earning it a Platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). The EP's success solidified ATEEZ's growing global fanbase and critical acclaim.