ZEROBASONE Ricky became a hot topic for his visuals in THIS video. However, instead of admiration, the idol was criticized for looking "hideous." What happened?
ZB1 Ricky Criticized for 'Scary' Visuals
On April 5, the official TikTok of the rookie boy group uploaded a new video of its member Ricky dancing to ENHYPEN's "Bite Me."
The idol is highly associated with the vampire concept; thus, seeing him perform the dance challenge was a treat to fans, until Ricky was bashed for his heavy makeup and visuals.
When the video was posted, fans started to share it on the X platform as well, which later became the center of criticism.
While there is no doubt that Ricky truly slayed the choreography, attire and vibes, he made fans roll their eyes over his visuals, which were enhanced with makeup and contact lenses.
Looking at the male idol, he used a heavy foundation to have a fairer face, and his eyes were emphasized even more by using red eyeshadow around his crease, lid and lower lashline.
@zb1_official finally RICKY bite me #ZEROBASEONE #ZB1 #제로베이스원 #RICKY #리키 ♬ Bite Me - ENHYPEN
While Ricky most likely aimed to perfect the vampire-like image, this look didn't sit well with fans who criticized him for looking "scary" and "hideous" instead.
The idol's video which was shared by an internet user then amassed 4.6 million views, and a lot of people agreed to the OP that it is "scary."
Some are even calling him "ugly" because of his rare appearance with a lighter and natural makeup look.
he lost the plot completely… https://t.co/jcw8RgGvGo pic.twitter.com/JMXB7arpFX
— 갈로르 (@galorbie) April 5, 2024
no lie Ricky gotta stop doing this overly white cakey face-look cause he looks like the uncanny valley trend 😭 don’t get me wrong i love him but sometimes its scary looking at him
— lizzy ✮ (@C0NCRETEGREY) April 7, 2024
that tiktok of ricky from zb1 that shit was scary pic.twitter.com/Zl6tug5K3T
— 😛 (@inhisoul) April 6, 2024
ZEROSEs Defend ZB1 Ricky from Hateful Comments
Following the hateful comments that the idol received, ZEROSEs (fandom) jumped to the idol's defense and questioned the OP for describing Ricky as "hideous" & "scary."
Fans complained that the hate was so forced since more people were saying that he looked gorgeous and sexy in the video.
Regarding his makeup, fans are highlighting that Ricky is only applying Chinese makeup and even without it, he would still look so fine.
Everyone be begging for darker concepts but when someone puts on a slight shade that is lighter with a red eye look, its scary. Wether the makeup was done intentionally or not, im a SUCKER for white foundation. The lighter the better and Ricky looked good as hell 🥀💋
— professor 🍈 (@derpgiselle) April 6, 2024
people really calling ricky scary over a VAMPIRE concept the hate is so forced atp and its only cause its ricky literally anything he does is nitpicked at and he's already restricted by the company which doesn't help how can you call him scary look at him 😔 pic.twitter.com/gBa7rZ2mth
— z⁷ (@cuti4tthew) April 7, 2024
i don’t even stan zb1 but some ppl talk so weird about ricky’s makeup he does his own CHINESE makeup because he is CHINESE and making fun of it or calling him scary is weird. hope this helps.
— may (@Iovestamp) April 7, 2024
The fandom conveyed that they are very supportive about how Ricky would like to portray himself and fans want people to give themselves a chance to get to know the idol for them to realize how lovely and adorable he is.
In fact, when the video went viral, even web commenters outside the fandom praised the male idol for having a unique concept & lauded him for understanding the concept very well.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
