ZEROBASEONE Ricky’s “Scary” Makeup Draws Mixed Reactions

While ZEROBASEONE‘s Ricky is admired for his musical and performance talents as he should be, something that also drew many people to him even during his time on Boys Planet were his striking visuals. He’s undeniably a very handsome guy, and it’s easy to see why he had so many people swooning for him so early on!

Ricky (ZEROBASEONE) | SBS

He’s one of those idols that looks great barefaced, but also suits a variety of different makeup styles as well.

However, an aesthetic that he was recently styled with has been drawing mixed reactions from netizens due to its “scary” nature, with some people enjoying the look while others are criticizing it.

His stylists have already had some criticism for going more “extreme” with his makeup in recent times, pairing pale-colored lenses with overly dramatic eye makeup that sometimes give him an almost sickly or vampiric appearance.

And for a video he recently posted performing a cover of ENHYPEN‘s “Bite Me” choreography, this makeup style was in full effect as he also played the part of a dark, ethereal monster, which fits the vampiric concept of the song.

However, not everyone saw the appeal in the character he was portraying.

he thinks this is so sexy and appealing… you just look hideous and scary
pic.twitter.com/03toNHPyq6

— ???????? (@runextz) April 5, 2024

Some people reacted poorly to his appearance in this video, comparing it to previous makeup styles he had that they find more appealing and flattering.

he lost the plot completely… https://t.co/jcw8RgGvGo pic.twitter.com/JMXB7arpFX

— 갈로르 (@gvlores) April 5, 2024

“its a vampie concept” it must be a vampire concept every day pic.twitter.com/ypnMaSiGLL

— 갈로르 (@gvlores) April 5, 2024

i want his makeup artist to be fired ASAP cause he looks soo good without make-up or somewhat less makeup

— Æj∀✰ (@2Aespicy) April 5, 2024

the eyebrows… why does it connect to his nose contour

— (@nyeongiedoll) April 5, 2024

It’s the foundation omg

— Garam masala (@chuuyear) April 5, 2024

Girl it’s giving cheap vampire on drugs

— all_up_in_your_ass (@nobitches_PR) April 5, 2024

But plenty of others hit back at the criticism. They defended Ricky’s vampire concept and the way his stylist chose to style him for it, saying that the overly pale foundation and eye makeup was intentional. Others think that Ricky is just attractive enough to pull off anything, even a more difficult concept like this.

i guess you don’t understand the point of the vampire concept

— mia (@seokwoodan) April 5, 2024

??? he’s a Chinese man wearing Chinese makeup trends relax boo

— matthieu ⟡ LIKE MY PINNED! (@chuuo7o) April 5, 2024

… that’s the point, he’s dressed to look like a vampire a.k.a a literal corpse if he looks scary he did the job right

— shu ???? (@rckzhgyv) April 5, 2024

I like bite me! I like Enhy! Ricky’s beautiful, I like him natural looking but that’s ok he still slay!!!!

— Mingi’s Juicy Thighs CEO???????????????????????????? (@Mingi1117_) April 5, 2024

did we forget what a vampire concept is pic.twitter.com/SGIcbuugZJ

— •????????????????• (@yura_ricky) April 5, 2024

I think yall don’t get the meaning of a vampire concept!? It’s supposed to be so white washed??? whats up w the Ricky hate…

— Yami (@yamsdior1) April 5, 2024

Na he is actually sexy and appealing

— Kiwi⁺¹ BOYNEXTDOOR & TXT COMEBACK (@P1jiungmony) April 6, 2024

Bro did absolutely nothing to you for you to be hating like this

— Roman (@Roman507_) April 6, 2024

How do you feel about Ricky’s recent makeup looks?