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My Take
Honestly, a rapper out of Fukui catches me off guard in the best way. I always pictured hip-hop as a big-city, neon-soaked thing, so the idea of a kid spitting his own bars from snowy Hokuriku just makes me grin — music really doesn't care where you're from. Born in 2003, he's barely into his twenties, and there's something I love about that: a regular local guy who went to high school in Sabae, now gripping a mic and putting his own words out there. I don't know the flashy credits yet, and I won't pretend I do, but raw young energy clawing its way up from a small town is already cool enough for me. That hunger is the whole appeal. This is a kid I'd happily bet on, just to see how far the runway takes him.
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Overview
Maeda Riku is a Japanese singer and rapper born on June 28, 2003, in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. Raised in the Hokuriku region, he attended Fukui Prefectural Sabae High School before pursuing a career in music. Most personal and professional details remain private. He is identified on Wikidata and the Japanese Wikipedia as an emerging solo artist.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maeda Riku
- Name (Japanese)
- リク
- Reading
- りく
- Born
- June 28, 2003 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- Agency
- SMエンタテインメント
- Active years
- 2023 -
- Occupation
- Singer / Rapper
2. Background
- High school
- Fukui Prefectural Sabae High School
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 8 (2023–2026)
- By year
- 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 2026: 3
- Debut work
- NCT Universe: LASTART
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 日本 | めざましテレビ | 2026 |
| 韓国 | ギャグコンサート | 2026 |
| スペシャルステージ | slow burn | 2026 |
| 日本 | にじパレ | 2024 |
| 日本 | 音道楽√ | 2024 |
| 日本 | NCT Universe: LASTART | 2023 |
| 日本 | ヒルナンデス! | 2023 |
| スペシャルステージ | FIRE | 2023 |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AF%20(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122309465
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-08-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maeda Riku born?
Born June 28, 2003 (age 23).
Where is Maeda Riku from?
Maeda Riku is from Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
What does Maeda Riku do?
Maeda Riku works as Singer, Rapper.
What agency is Maeda Riku with?
Maeda Riku is with SMエンタテインメント.
How long has Maeda Riku been active?
2023 -.
What is Maeda Riku known for?
Notable works include めざましテレビ, ギャグコンサート, slow burn.
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