ABOUT RIKU MAEDA
Japanese singer, musician, artist, entertainer, and performer who competed on the reality program NCT Universe: LASTART. He became a member of the boy group NCT New Team after ranking 1st on the show. In the year 2023, he appeared on the group's pre-debut single "Hands Up."
He passed the KWANGYA 2022 SM Entertainment Audition before appearing on NCT Universe: LASTART.
His nickname (Kuri) means chestnut. He enjoys action and adventure movies.
Former Morning Musume member Ai Takahashi is his cousin.
One of his role models is NCT 's Mark Lee .
