ALLDAY PROJECT Tarzzan’s Hit With Backlash For Darker Skin Tone
Recently, rookie co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT released a photo shoot with W Korea, which went viral online.
The members were dressed in casual, street-style, revealing an effortlessly chic vibe.
However, the photo of member Tarzzan received massive backlash online as many international netizens were confused by his darker skin tone.
A particular post also went viral with over five million views.
TARZZAN IS NOT BLASIAN!! HE IS NOT NATURALLY THAT TAN EITHER. THEY ARE TRYING TO PAINT HIM AS A BLACK PERSON. HE IS NOT. HES NOT ONE OF US. STOP DEFENDING THIS MAN. https://t.co/txyTsoCOeT
— 🇸🇩 ミ☆ ken | #YOONSUNG DAY (@shockingkenz) November 16, 2025
This ultimately led to a wide range of divided responses.
black people thinking they are the only dark skinned people in the whole wide world. this is consider racist too😒 https://t.co/H3aUMxA8dD
— leiomy (@aziaeeee) November 16, 2025
idk girl, ask his mom 🤦♀️ https://t.co/1Hy34ORpA4 pic.twitter.com/5pgl0nrA5o
— one more time for m. (@mwtzks) November 16, 2025
With this, K-Netizens expressed frustration with international viewers.
- “Such low intelligence…idiots.”
- “Why are they always going at it with Tarzzan….”
- “They’re going to be mad whether he’s black or white…what do you want him to do? Korean skin tones are usually different.”
- “F*ck do you think we’re the Simpsons?”
- “Who cares what his skin tone is? You guys are the racists…”
- “People going overboard…”
- “Why are they always going crazy over skin tone while our country has accepted everything…”
Meanwhile, Tarzzan has been the target of various hot issues since his debut.
ALLDAY PROJECT Tarzzan Accused Of “Shading” HYBE Idol In Recent Message
