Since making his debut, ZEROBASEONE's Ricky has consistently been recognized for his distinctive luscious blonde locks. From his initial introduction on Boys Planet to his subsequent debut in ZEROBASEONE, Ricky has remained synonymous with his blonde hair.

Despite occasional deviations into darker hair tones in the past, such transformations had never been witnessed during his public presence, spanning his time as a contestant on Boys Planet to his current tenure in ZEROBASEONE. This changed on November 28 and 29, when ZEROBASEONE participated in the 2023 MAMA Awards. Throughout the event, Ricky still showcased his iconic blonde locks.

Post the awards, as idols gathered at Narita Airport for their return to Korea, fans eagerly awaited the opportunity to capture photos of their beloved artists. However, a surprising revelation awaited netizens. Photos shared by popular fansites depicted Ricky with what appeared to be either a significantly darker or even black hair color.

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In these images, Ricky undeniably retained his striking appearance even without his signature blonde locks, signaling a noticeable change for his dedicated fanbase.

Despite the seemingly dramatic transformation, some might speculate photo manipulation; however, multiple accounts and videos corroborate the authenticity of Ricky's new dark-haired look.

The subsequent sharing of these photos and videos ignited a flurry of reactions among netizens. As anticipated, Ricky effortlessly pulled off the new hairstyle, prompting curiosity about the potential duration of this change.

 Fans, accustomed to Ricky's perennial blonde aesthetic, now find themselves adjusting to this unexpected yet captivating transformation. It remains to be seen how long Ricky will stick with this new style, adding an element of intrigue to his ever-evolving public persona.

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