In 2000 Zornik’s appearance in Humo’s Rock Rally, Belgium's most famous rock contest, didn't stay unnoticed. Although they didn't win the contest, their energetic performance, highly powerful and dramatic songs, and Koen Buyse as a passionate leader and gifted singer-songwriter caught the eye of Capitol Belgium (EMI).

Zornik recorded a first EP Love Affair which hit the alternative charts for weeks in 2001. The second EP It's So Unreal was accompanied by a ‘very nice video featuring two famous Belgian actresses doing it the French way in an elevator’... Zorniks third single Hey Girl was released in December 2001 and rocked the No 1 position in the alternative charts. That year Zornik won the TMF Award for Most Promising Band of the year and they were nominated for Best Rock, Best Song and Best Video.

In February 2002 , Zornik released their debut album The Place Where You Can Find Us. The album kickstarted and headed straight for the No 1 position in the national album charts! Once again, the summer single "You Move Me" got loudly applauded by the fans.