WAKEONE Posts Long-Awaited ZEROBASEONE's Ricky Update, Fans Voice Discontent Over Caption

ZEROSEs (ZEROBASEONE fans) have been increasingly frustrated by WAKEONE‘s treatment of Ricky.

When they filmed CAMP ZEROBASEONE, WAKEONE seemingly forgot about the two Chinese members, Zhang Hao and Ricky. They were initially denied entry into Jeju because they did not have their passports. Koreans do not need passports to travel within Korea. He also had to miss The 2023 Asia Artist Awards due to unresolved passport and visa issues.

ricky following hao hyung to show his boarding ticket then the security saying “if u dont have a passport u cant pass” then both looking very worried. this could have been avoided if w1 inform them to bring 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 got 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 in the group because we want to see him in the group, this constant mismanagement that always end up in ricky not being shown is frustrating and they haven’t even debuted yet

ZEROBASEONE IS 9#WakeoneTreatRickyBetter#RICKY_IS_ZB1 pic.twitter.com/NkmPoKXswi

— jia (slow) (@sillybabycat) June 11, 2023

On October 31, 2023, ZEROSES were shocked by ZEROBASONE’s management’s actions during a set of live broadcasts. A manager could be heard yelling at Ricky for beginning his live broadcast without their permission, which outraged many netizens.

Ricky got scolded by the manager for not asking him a permission for bubble live..
Wakeone staffs treat ZB1 badly every time.#Ricky #ZB1 pic.twitter.com/eZqMthK184

— rachel_p (@rickyshen52004) November 1, 2023

when ricky was forced to end the live:

🧸ricky, check kakaotalk
🐱*nods*
🧸no (they said) check your kkt & end your live
🐱oops
🧸they said get permission & then do it
🐱i…have to end the live now. byebye, i don’t think i can continue any longer, sorrypic.twitter.com/W04I360ItN https://t.co/FodcGWNxiu

— 🍰 (@rickyourlove) October 31, 2023

There have been a couple of issues recently during ZEROBASEONE’s tour. A sharp object pierced Ricky’s hand during a performance, and WAKEONE lost fans’ custom-made gift of in-ear monitors.

From a more close-up angle, I hope he’s alright… https://t.co/G1HAh6XyPC pic.twitter.com/WwLLUSDIGX

— none of your business (@Noyb520) September 21, 2024

wakeone officially lost ricky’s fanmade in-ears… mind you those are custom made and cost over a thousand dollars + delivery to the wk1 building which was done by a trusted member of the fanbase and funded by other fans. they are absolutely irresponsible and shameless

— dana (@mycatrik) September 27, 2024

These are just a few examples of WAKEONE’s alleged mistreatment against Ricky specifically. Yet, what has had ZEROSEs especially upset recently is that it appears Ricky has been put on a social media ban, as he hasn’t posted since August.

ricky’s last post on insta being august 28th pic.twitter.com/Omnlk4U8wT

— mati 🍓 (@itslovelicky) September 15, 2024

Let this video remind you all that Ricky is STILL banned on SNS. He’s being neglected by his own company, and hurt by wakeones careless actions that shouldn’t be happening in the first place.

WAKEONE TREAT RICKY BETTER@wakeone_offcl @ZB1_official#WakeoneStopIgnoringRicky pic.twitter.com/UfOwfY88oK

— sisi🥚 (@anyricky) September 26, 2024

Wakeone we had enough of ricky’s “damage control” messages on plus chat we are asking you to let ricky FREELY use plus chat and other social media platforms. he deserves to FREELY express himself. WAKEONE TREAT RICKY FAIRLY#WakeoneStopIgnoringRicky @wakeone_offcl @ZB1_official pic.twitter.com/yBZ8Z5w2Mt

— jian ⋆⭒˚.⋆ COMMS 📌 (@shimrick__) September 22, 2024

Finally, Ricky posted today. He sent ZEROSEs a photo with messages regarding his new ambassadorship of UNISKIN.

241002 🐱💬 8:10PM

‘when you asked, it’s hard not to tell you hehe’ (chn)
‘i kept the surprise’
‘handsome, right~’
‘isn’t my skin good 😎’ (chn)
‘i started working hard to take care of my skin before the shoot’ (chn)
‘pls show a lot of support to uniskin’ (chn) pic.twitter.com/EDgbMxmjWW

— 🐱💬 (@quanruichat) October 2, 2024

WAKEONE also shared some posts of Ricky via the official ZEROBASEONE accounts, congratulating him on his ambassadorship.

Congratulations RICKY for the new endorsement.#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#RICKY #리키#UNISKINAntiagingAmbassador#uniskin #ShapeUniqueness pic.twitter.com/8oCpTWbKPh

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) October 2, 2024

「Shape」 is not just about angle but attitude.
No fear of the angle, every side is the ideal type
No fear of time & gravity, always maintain a firm and full attitude
Congratulations RICKY for the new endorsement.#ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원#RICKY #리키… pic.twitter.com/SnqRdZdRrP

— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) October 2, 2024

ZEROSEs rejoiced that solo posts of Ricky were finally shared after so long. They were so happy he was finally able to update.