NCT WISH’s Riku has become the center of online debate after fans began sharing “before and after” photos that allegedly show changes to his nose.
On community forums, netizens compared pre-debut and recent pictures of the Japanese idol, pointing out what they believe to be a sharper, more refined nose tip. Many speculated that Riku may have undergone a subtle nose job during his trainee or debut period. Here is his nose “before.”
Now, his image is much more refined.
A post comparing his looks went viral on X.
리쿠도 티 안나게 개잘됨
코 하나 했다고 일본촌남에서 촌티빠진 미남됨 https://t.co/SNgVm8JYx5 pic.twitter.com/5d1CzyewAy— 완두콩 (@Love_poem_me) August 27, 2025
Riku’s nose is also done really well in a natural way. They totally transformed him from a tacky Japanese villager to a flower boy.
Some couldn’t even recognize him.
왼쪽 리쿠인지도 모르겠는데 https://t.co/Yx7ww1WkfX
— 𖦹 (@backto3to3) August 27, 2025
I didn’t even know it was him on the left.
Of course, some preferred him before the change.
솔직히말하자면 전자가 더 꼴립니다 매일 ㄹㅋ일반인시절 영상만 돌려보는중.. https://t.co/SgqGiKl9ei
— 정병표출 (@jeongbyeon19151) August 27, 2025
To be honest, I’m more drawn to the “before.” I reply his pre-debut videos all the time.
Plastic surgery rumors are nothing new in K-Pop, and idols often face scrutiny over even the smallest changes in their appearance. SM Entertainment has not addressed the speculation, and Riku himself has remained silent on the topic. Whether it’s a natural change, clever styling, or actual surgery, fans agree on one thing — Riku’s visuals continue to stand out!
