RYUKI

## Maekawa Ryuki前(まえ)川(かわ)流(りゅう)輝(き)

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**RYUKI** (リュウキ), birth name **Maekawa Ryuki** (前川流輝), is a Japanese singer and dancer under Japanese management company BMSG as a member of boy group MAZZEL, formed through documentary program MISSIONx2. He made his debut with the group in May 2023.

Prior to joining BMSG, RYUKI trained at EXPG Fukuoka and was a member of EXPG Lab. He also made top 30 in the ICON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition.

### Early Life

RYUKI started taking dance lessons at the EXPG Fukuoka school in the third grade of elementary school. As an EXPG member, he got to participate as a backdancer in some tours, as well as competing in many dance battles, where he won some awards.

While they were not in the same class, he knew MANATO and took part in the same events as him.

### 2021-2022

In early 2021, he took part in EXPG's nationwide contest GRAND SHOWDOWN as a representative of the Fukuoka school.

From March to July 2021, RYUKI was part of the EXPG Fukuoka TikTok unit Moxie Tight Clan.

In June 2021, he signed with EXPG ENTERTAINMENT as part of the EXPG Lab program .

From November to December 2021, RYUKI took part in the ICON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition, where he got to the third round and made top 30 before being eliminated. .

In May 2022, he terminated his contract with EXPG ENTERTAINMENT and left EXPG Lab to audition for BMSG. He made this decision after seeing BE:FIRST's "Bye-Good-Bye" One Day One Man Show live, which inspired him to be a part of the agency and work under SKY-HI.

During 2022, RYUKI took part in MISSIONx2.

### 2023

On February 10, RYUKI was revealed to be a member of MAZZEL.

## Personal Life

* Family
* Education
* Friendships
* Nicknames
* Name Meaning

When he took part in the BMSG AUDITION 2022, RYUKI was a third year high school student.

In March 2023, RYUKI graduated from high school.

* **TAKUTO**: He is close with fellow MAZZEL member TAKUTO and have meals together often (though TAKUTO says RYUKI doesn't bring his wallet). He also likes going to TAKUTO's place to hang out and play Switch often.
* **KAIRYU**: He is close with fellow MAZZEL member KAIRYU. They have meals together often

* **Ryuki** (りゅうき): used by MAZZEL members
* **Uuki** (ううき): used by international fans

## Profile

* Information
* Q&A

* **Birth Name**: Maekawa Ryuki (前川流輝)
* **Stage Name**: RYUKI (リュウキ)
* **Nicknames**: Ryuki (りゅうき)
* **Birth Date**: October 4, 2004 (2004-10-04) (age 19)
* **Birth Place**: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
* **Blood Type**: O
* **Height**: 168 cm (5 ft 6.1 in)?
* **Western Zodiac**:  Libra
* **Eastern Zodiac**:  Monkey
* **Emoji**: 🐿️ / 🦔
* **BMSG Status**:
	+ 2022-10-30: Joined
	+ 2022-10-30: MAZZEL member
* **BMSG Groups**:
	+ MAZZEL (2022-present)
* **BMSG Units**:
	+ BMSG WEST (2023)

* **Hobby**: watching Korean dramas
* **Motto**: recklessly rush ahead (*猪突猛進*)
* **Favorite Color**: black, white, purple
* **Favorite Food**: Sushi, hamburger , engawa (flounder fin)
* **Favorite food in his bento**: Eggrolls made by his mom or cheese
* **Most used emoji**: ✨
* **Something he's into lately**: going out for sushi, going to the sauna
* **Song he listens to on a rainy day**: Hana Uranai by Vaundy
* **If he could time travel**: he'd go to the future so he can change it if it's bad
* **He's happy when**: he meets MUZEs
* **Favorite nail polish color**: Black, he wants to try white in the future
* **Color hair dye he wants to try**: Blonde, grey / ash

## Discography

*Main article: RYUKI/Discography*
* MAZZEL
* Collaborations
* MISSIONx2

* **Digital**
	+ [2023.03.31] MISSION
	+ [2023.08.14] LIGHTNING
* **CD**
	+ [2023.05.17] Vivid
	+ [2023.10.18] Carnival

## Live Events

*Main article: RYUKI/Live Events*
* One Man Lives
* Featured Lives
* Tours

* [2018] Softbank Hawks Opening Game Opening Ceremony

* [2016] Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour 2016 (backdancer)
* [2016] Sandaime J Soul Brothers LIVE TOUR 2016-2017 "METROPOLIZ" (backdancer)
* [2019] Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2019 "RAISE THE FLAG" (backdancer)

## Other Works

* Starring TV Programs
* TV Appearances
* Music Videos

* [2023] MISSIONx2

*Main article: RYUKI/Music Videos*
Featured
## Awards

* [2016] Wonderful season3 vol.4 - 1st Place
* [2016] Wonderful season3 GRANDCHAMPIONSHIP - Upper Elementary School Division - 1st Place
* [2016] HEADHUNTER SOLO BATTLE - Fukuoka Qualifying - Junior Section - 1st Place
* [2016] 1000 ULTIMATE GAME 2016 - 2nd Place
* [2017] HHOB - Junior 2on2 - 1st Place Pojishiri vol.26 - Kids Solo - 2nd Place
* [2017] World Dance Colosseum 2017 - KID'S 2on2 - Finalist
* [2017] Wonderful season4 GRANDCHAMPIONSHIP - Middle School Division - BEST 8
* [2018] Wonderful season5 VOL.2 - Middle School Division - 2nd Place
* [2018] Wonderful season5 GRANDCHAMPIONSHIP - Middle School Division - BEST 8
* [2019] KYUSHU CAESARS presents.「HIGH LEVEL vol.3」- Elementary/Middle School Division - 1st Place
* [2019] World Dance Colosseum 2019 - KID'S 2on2 - Finalist
* [2019] 1000 ULTIMATE GAME 2019 - Middle School Division - 1st Place
* [2019] Wonderful season6 vol.2 - Middle School Division - 1st Place
* [2019] SPROUT - Kids Tag Team Battle - National - BEST 4
* [2019] 1000 ULTIMATE GAME 2019 GRAND CHAMPION SHIP - Finalist

## Trivia

* He used to wear braces
* He really disliked studying
* He is considered by MAZZEL as someone who is the most short-tempered
* He is voted as the youngest member in MAZZEL (HAYATO is actually the youngest)
* He was very into trains as a kid and can recognize all the different bullet train models (Nozomi, Sakura, Mizuho, and Doctor Yellow)
* He owns a matching ring with TAKUTO and a jacket with RAN

## References

1. ↑ EXPG Lab Instagram
2. ↑ 【iCON Zオーディション】Ep.2 二次審査合格者30人公開
3. ↑ iCON Z Twitter
4. ↑ 【MISSIONx2】Ep.06 / Let's Be Free
5. ↑ 【MISSIONx2】Extra Ep.06-1 / Interview with Newcomers
6. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #11, 2023.06.11
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 EXPG - *FUKUOKA☆育成候補生紹介～第5弾～* 2020/09/01
8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 EXPG Lab Profile
9. ↑ Japanese fans use the chipmunk, international fans use the hedgehog
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 We are MAZZEL (Q&A) -Vivid Ed.- RYUKI / TAKUTO
11. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #1, 2023.04.02
12. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #6, 2023.05.07
13. ↑ Venue101 2023.06.10
14. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #4, 2023.04.23
15. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #8, 2023.05.21
16. ↑ Media:Ryuki Award2.jpg
17. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #2, 2023.04.09
18. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #11, 2023.06.11
19. ↑ MAZZEL RADIO STATION #18, 2023.07.30
20. ↑ [MAZZEL ROOM #まぜべや 🛋️] Ep.02 | 質問にお答えします！