ZEROBASEONE EMP Releases Its First Mixtape
ZEROBASEONE EMP dropped its first mixtape, “EMP Mixtape Vol.1: We the Extra,” on September 21 at 6 p.m. KST. The unit brings together Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook, two members of ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원). This mixtape marks the group’s first official unit release since ZEROBASEONE debuted.
ZEROBASEONE’s official Japanese website confirmed the mixtape went live for download and streaming at that time. The release covers all major platforms at once, so fans in any region can stream it the moment it drops locally.
‘We the Extra’ Tracklist and Double Title Songs
The mixtape holds four tracks. “EMP” and “Pina C” serve as double title tracks, meaning both get equal promotional focus. The other two songs are “Woofer” and “In your rain.”
- EMP (title track)
- Pina C (title track)
- Woofer
- In your rain
Matthew and Gunwook Take Creative Control
Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook wrote and composed all four songs on the mixtape. This covers every track, not just the two title songs. Because the two members handled the full writing and composition credits, “We the Extra” functions as a direct showcase of their own production work, rather than a subunit built around outside writers.
What ‘Pina C’ Sounds Like
“Pina C” runs on a moombahton rhythm. The song mixes K-pop and rap sections within that beat. Piano, bass, synthesizers and percussion build its relaxed groove, according to STARNEWS.
A sketch film for “Pina C” came out alongside the mixtape. The clip shows Matthew and Gunwook performing and working together in a studio-style setting, giving viewers a look at how the track came together.
Release Times for Global Fans
For fans across Southeast Asia, the September 21 release landed at these local times:
- Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines: 5 p.m.
- Jakarta, Bangkok, Hanoi: 4 p.m.
North American fans got the mixtape earlier in the day:
- Eastern Time (New York, Toronto): 5 a.m. EDT
- Pacific Time (Los Angeles, Vancouver): 2 a.m. PDT
In Latin America, the release times were split by time zone:
- São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago: 6 a.m.
- Bogotá, Lima: 4 a.m.
- Mexico City: 3 a.m.
Why This Unit Release Matters for ZEROBASEONE
ZEROBASEONE already has strong numbers at the group level. The act reached No. 23 on the Billboard 200 with “NEVER SAY NEVER.” Its title track “Iconik” won six Korean music-show trophies.
Those results came from group-wide promotion. “We the Extra” is different. Matthew and Gunwook built every song on the mixtape themselves, which puts a member-driven project next to the group’s chart and award record for the first time.
What Comes Next for EMP
ZEROBASEONE EMP has confirmed one more release. The unit plans to put out a digital single in November 2026. No further schedule details, such as broadcast appearances or additional content, have been confirmed yet.
Editor’s Take
Writing and composing all four tracks is the main story here: the unit’s debut release is a showcase of Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook as creators, not only as performers. The sources describe the release but report no sales or chart results for the mixtape, so its reception cannot be judged yet. The confirmed November digital single is the next point to watch. This is our interpretation of the credits listed above.
Sources
- Soompi · 2026-09-17
- 뉴스엔 · 2026-09-19
- K-POPIT · 2026-09-20
- STARNEWS · 2026-09-21
- 스포티비뉴스 · 2026-09-21
- KSTATION TV · 2026-09-20
- Asia Business Daily · 2025-09-17
- ZEROBASEONE Japan Official Site · 2026-09-21
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