ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Tae Rae is capturing the hearts of K-pop fans worldwide, living up to his reputation as a “trusted vocal.”
On May 10, Kim Tae Rae stole the spotlight with an unforgettable performance at KCON JAPAN 2026, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Kim Tae Rae showcased his skills as a vocalist with a cover of “I’m Sorry” by Kim Jaehwan and CNBLUE. During this collaboration stage, he not only proved his stability with powerful high notes but also revealed his musical versatility by playing the bass.
His vocals also shone during a reimagined performance of SHINee’s “Sherlock” alongside his fellow members. Even amidst the dynamic choreography, Kim Tae Rae delivered a rock-solid live performance, proving his worth as a representative vocalist of the 5th generation.
Immediately after the stage, global fans flooded online communities with enthusiastic reactions. On Google Trends, interest in Kim Tae Rae hit the maximum index of 100, and search volume for performance-related keywords recorded a “Breakout,” surging by over 5,000%, proving his massive popularity through the numbers.
After finishing in 6th place on Mnet’s idol survival show “Boys Planet,” Kim Tae Rae has been shining as the main vocalist of ZEROBASEONE.
