ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) member Ricky has once again proven he’s the definition of a real-life webtoon character!

On January 30, Ricky appeared on YouTube channel RISABAE’s Risabae Makeup, where he took on the challenge of transforming into a mysterious and seductive webtoon male lead.

Excited about the experience, Ricky shared, “I’ve always been interested in makeup. I really wanted to try this at least once.”

With his effortlessly chic and charismatic aura, Risabae created a ‘dark yet sexy’ look inspired by mystery webtoons. Before they even started, Ricky caught a glimpse of his neatly groomed eyebrows and joked, “I think I could win over my mother-in-law with this.”

As the makeup session progressed, Ricky’s already striking visuals became even more intense with detailed shading and contouring. Risabae was completely mesmerized, saying, “You actually look even more like a webtoon character in real life.”

Meanwhile, Ricky casually sipped on a strawberry drink throughout the session, giving fans a fun contrast between his fierce look and his soft, playful side.

The conversation also turned to ZEROBASEONE’s latest pre-release track Doctor! Doctor!, which dropped on January 20 as part of their upcoming 5th mini album. Ricky couldn’t hide his excitement, saying, “The song is amazing. It’s an R&B ballad, and the cover art was made by the legendary Junji Ito. I’ve always admired his mysterious yet fatalistic drawing style, so it was an honor to have him contribute to our cover.”

Before wrapping up, Ricky shared his love for fans, saying, “I’m really glad I joined this show because I got to try a makeup concept that I normally wouldn’t, and I think ZEROSE (fandom name) will love it.”

Meanwhile, Ricky and ZEROBASEONE are gearing up for their highly anticipated comeback with their 5th mini album on February 24! Even before its full release, Doctor! Doctor! is already topping domestic charts and dominating China’s largest streaming platform, QQ Music, as well as YouTube’s trending music rankings—raising expectations for an explosive return!

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BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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