ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky Struck by Phone During Mobbing Incident in China

Incident at Airport Raises Concerns for ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky

Ricky, a member of the popular K-pop group ZEROBASEONE, faced a troubling situation during a chaotic mobbing incident at an airport in China, which has prompted fans to voice their concerns regarding his safety.

Details of the Incident

This unsettling event took place on Thursday as Ricky arrived at the Shanghai airport for a personal engagement. A vast crowd of fans gathered, with some attempting to enter his vehicle and others persistently filming as he made his way through the throng.

Tragically, amidst the upheaval, a fan’s phone got dangerously close to Ricky and ultimately struck him in the face. This incident has raised alarms among fans about the lax security measures present during such appearances.

Next time please increase security for Ricky if he gets solo job in China, look at this Ricky’s face got hit by a fan’s phone, there’s really no distance between them, it’s like he’s being trapped in zombie apocalypse@wakeone_offcl @ZB1staff @yhent_korea pic.twitter.com/CWgDd7rwk1

— 🅽🅸🅲🅺🆈 #WAKEONEANTI (@forrickyshen) February 13, 2025

Fan Reactions and Agency Accountability

While Ricky appears to have escaped serious injury and later engaged with fans via a livestream chat on the Chinese platform Weibo, the incident sparked significant backlash against his management company, WAKEONE Entertainment. Fans criticized the agency for inadequate security arrangements, which reportedly only included two bodyguards and a staff member.

Previous Security Concerns

This was not the first instance of Ricky encountering mobbing. In October, he and his bandmates experienced a similar ordeal when they were mobbed by fans while dining together. Additionally, there have been alarming reports of fans lingering outside restrooms in pursuit of ZEROBASEONE members.

About ZEROBASEONE

ZEROBASEONE, formed through Mnet’s Boys Planet reality show, debuted in July 2023, and has quickly gained a substantial following. The group’s popularity elevates concerns regarding the safety of its members, particularly during public appearances.

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