Although ZEROBASEONE (also called ZB1) member Ricky has been a fan-favorite since Mnet‘s Boys Planet, ZEROSES (ZEROBASEONE followers) have lengthy been involved about WAKEONE‘s remedy of him.
Earlier within the month, ZEROSES shared their anger in regards to the “erasure” of Ricky from ZEROBASEONE content material, together with Mnet’s actuality present trailer and even the group chant from the KCON behind-the-scenes footage.
ppl who say riyangis are overreacting can stfu cuz why is ricky the one member who did not get a detailed up shot for the journal, obtained fallacious subtitles, obtained no screentime and did not speak in that behind vid and now why would they put a clip of an ot8 chant when there was an ot9 one?
— ^•-•^ฅ🍓 (@rickkoyangi) June 8, 2023
i do know i’m overreacting or one thing however this has been reoccurring for the reason that present. riyangis have already had sufficient of ricky erasure.
and like there’s solely 9 members and they’re all shut with one another… is it actually arduous to present them equal remedy?
— ۟ (@shenqrui) June 8, 2023
what i don’t get is why individuals are calling riyangis dramatic for being (rightfully) upset in regards to the ricky erasure within the latest content material. if ur bias barely had screentime on the present and is now being handled as if he’s not even part of the group you’d be upset too no?
— jenn (@loveandrene) June 8, 2023
When they filmed CAMP ZEROBASEONE, WAKEONE seemingly forgot in regards to the two Chinese members, Zhang Hao and Ricky. They had been initially denied entry into Jeju as a result of they didn’t have their passports. Koreans don’t want passports to journey inside Korea.
ricky following hao hyung to indicate his boarding ticket then the safety saying “if u dont have a passport u cant cross” then each trying very anxious. this might have been prevented if w1 inform them to deliver passports#WakeoneTreatRickyBetter#RICKY_IS_ZB1pic.twitter.com/4B5le9QwGw
— ☘️ (@haobinsplanet) June 11, 2023
This is so heartbreaking, he went to the airport with a smile on his face and after his flight obtained delayed his smile disappeared☹️
ZEROBASEONE IS 9#WakeoneTreatRickyBetter#RICKY_IS_ZB1 pic.twitter.com/CmksYkCToN
— mei | 沈泉锐✿ (ia) (@rickysehn) June 11, 2023
we voted for ricky within the group as a result of we need to see him within the group, this fixed mismanagement that at all times find yourself in ricky not being proven is irritating and so they haven’t even debuted but
ZEROBASEONE IS 9#WakeoneTreatRickyBetter#RICKY_IS_ZB1 pic.twitter.com/NkmPoKXswi
— jia (@sillybabycat) June 11, 2023
On October 31, 2023, ZEROSES had been shocked by ZEROBASONE’s administration’s actions throughout a set of stay broadcasts. A supervisor may very well be heard yelling at Ricky for starting his stay broadcast with out their permission, which outraged many netizens.
Ricky obtained scolded by the supervisor for not asking him a permission for bubble stay..
Wakeone staffs deal with ZB1 badly each time.#Ricky #ZB1 pic.twitter.com/eZqMthK184— rachel_p (@rickyshen52004) November 1, 2023
when ricky was compelled to finish the stay:
🧸ricky, test kakaotalk
🐱*nods*
🧸no (they mentioned) test your kkt & finish your stay
🐱oops
🧸they mentioned get permission & then do it
🐱i…have to finish the stay now. byebye, i do not suppose i can proceed any longer, sorrypic.twitter.com/W04I360ItN— 🍰 (@rickyourlove) October 31, 2023
These are only a few examples of WAKEONE’s alleged mistreatment towards Ricky particularly. Now, Ricky has implied he’s sad at WAKEONE, and the corporate is nicely conscious of this.
Previously, ZEROBASEONE and LINE FRIENDS collaborated on the members-inspired characters, zeroni.
zeroni are ZEROBASEONE’s particular mates
who give cheers to the shining journey of ZB1.9 of zeroni all have Z mark,
and this mark additionally represents a logo connecting ZEROBASEONE and ZEROSE.— LINE FRIENDS
![img_spot_01_mo](https://img.koreaboo.com/2024/06/img_spot_01_mo.jpg)
Ricky’s character is Rinini. Rinini seems to be an indignant cat. Cat is Ricky’s represenative animal.
ricky with rinini 🐱 pic.twitter.com/2KIPjI3cUs
— َ (@haeshion) June 1, 2024
Recently, a ZEROSE requested Ricky to mimic Rinini’s expression throughout a digital fancall. Ricky questioned why his character seemed so upset. He implied that the corporate will need to have designed it realizing he was sad for the reason that character is consultant of him. He tried to snigger off his remark.
op asks Ricky to mimic Rinini and Ricky asks why Rinini appears to be like sad.
Ricky: evidently even the corporate is aware of I’m not completely satisfied. (laughter)#RICKY #리키 #沈泉锐 #リッキー pic.twitter.com/YmNQxj2hix— Ttopazz_lovericky_ver (@TTtopazz) June 16, 2024
ZEROSE: Can you imitate Rinini’s expression for me?
Ricky: Why does its mouth at all times go down? Am I so sad?
ZEROSE: Right… (subconsciously)
Ricky: It appears that the corporate additionally… It appears that the corporate additionally is aware of that I’m sad. Ha ha.
This video went viral, with 235K views on X (previously Twitter) on the time of writing. ZEROSES questioned if Ricky was even a part of Rinini’s artistic course of. Other members beforehand claimed that they’d assisted in designing their characters, and former LINE FRIENDS collaborations, reminiscent of BTS‘s BT21, had been created with the idols’ participation. Additionally, a beforehand launched LINE FRIENDS’ zeroni picture that showcased doodles of the characters featured Rinini with a smile.
we really need a background story or video about how they made their zeroni ain’t no approach ricky would draw himself all indignant when all that boy do is smile and being a sweetie
— 𝜗𝜚eva (@lovegyubrik) June 16, 2024
“why does he (rinini) have downturned mouth?” didn’t ricky design his zeroni? pic.twitter.com/lqr57GodI1
— mouna🐱ྀི (@sqrysl) June 16, 2024
Recently, ZEROBASEONE allegedly “protested” at their latest fanmeeting. Read extra under.
ZEROBASEONE On Strike? Members “Protest” At Their Fanmeeting
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