Riku

Riku is a Japanese singer and rapper under SM Entertainment . He is a member of the group NCT and it's Japan sub-unit NCT Wish . Riku was first introduced as a participant of the survival show NCT Universe: LASTART where he ranked 1st, securing his spot on NCT's Japan unit. On October 22, 2024, SM Entertainment released a statement announcing that Riku would be going on a hiatus period from activities after a recent "worsening of his health" to receive sufficient rest and stability. He returned to the group February of 2025.