ArtistYH Entertainment
Ricky
Ricky (리키; born Shen Quan-rui, 沈泉锐; May 20, 2004, Shanghai, China) is a Chinese-American singer, dancer, and rapper. Born in Shanghai, he relocated with his family to Los Angeles, California at age ten, where he trained at Millennium Dance Complex and competed in junior tennis tournaments. He attended Orange County School of the Arts with a Fine Arts focus before pursuing a career in K-pop.
In 2023, Ricky competed on Mnet survival show Boys Planet, ranking 4th overall to earn his place in ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) alongside eight other trainees. The group debuted July 10, 2023 under WAKEONE Entertainment, with Ricky serving as one of three international members alongside Zhang Hao and Matthew. Standing 184 cm tall, he is known for his powerful high-register vocals, wide stage presence, and fluency in Korean, Chinese, and English. Fans call him Lovelicky (러블리키).
Over ZB1's promotional cycle, the group released six mini-albums and one special album: Youth in the Shade (2023), MELTING POINT (2023), CRUSH (2024), SWEAT (2024), BLUE PARADISE (2025), and RE-FLOW (2026). Ricky remained one of the group's most recognizable figures in Chinese-speaking markets, with his profile in China bolstered by his resemblance to actor Dylan Wang.
In January 2026, YH Entertainment (formerly Yuehua Entertainment) confirmed Ricky's departure from ZEROBASEONE upon contract expiration. He is expected to debut in a new boy group under YH Entertainment.
1 articles6 creditsDebut: July 10, 2023Chinese
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Discography
2025
BLUE PARADISEMini Album
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2024
CRUSHMini Album
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2024
SWEATMini Album
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2023
Youth in the ShadeMini Album
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2023
MELTING POINTMini Album
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Other Credits
2026
RE-FLOWSpecial Album
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Fans Also Ask
Who is Ricky from ZEROBASEONE?
Ricky, born Shen Quan-rui (沈泉锐) on May 20, 2004, in Shanghai, is a Chinese-American singer who ranked 4th on Boys Planet 2023 with 1,572,089 votes. He served as a vocalist for ZEROBASEONE from July 10, 2023 through March 15, 2026, before returning to YH Entertainment to pursue solo activities.
Where is Ricky from?
Born in Shanghai, China, Ricky relocated with his family to Los Angeles at age ten. He attended Orange County School of the Arts with a Fine Arts focus and trained at Millennium Dance Complex. He is fluent in Chinese, Korean, and English, making him ZB1's most multilingual member.
How did Ricky join Boys Planet?
Ricky represented Yuehua Entertainment on Mnet's Boys Planet in 2023. Known for his polished, elegant stage presence and aversion to cutesy concepts, he ranked 4th in the finale with 1,572,089 votes, earning a spot in the nine-member group ZEROBASEONE.
What is Ricky doing after ZEROBASEONE?
After ZEROBASEONE's contract concluded on March 15, 2026, Ricky returned to YH Entertainment (formerly Yuehua Entertainment). YH Entertainment issued a statement in January 2026 outlining solo plans for Ricky alongside former ZB1 members Zhang Hao, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yu-jin.
What makes Ricky stand out as a performer?
Ricky is defined by an unwavering commitment to sophistication. He deliberately avoided cutesy group moments and built an image rooted in elegance and intensity. His fine arts background at OC School of the Arts and training at Millennium Dance Complex underpin a disciplined, refined stage persona.
