ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan Shocks With Controversial Red Carpet Appearance At “KCON 2025”
ALLDAY PROJECT‘s Tarzzan is once again the subject of intense backlash after appearing at KCON 2025 in Los Angeles with a hairstyle that has repeatedly landed him in hot water.
The idol walked the red carpet wearing a simple white shirt and black trousers, accessorized with sunglasses, gloves, and a noticeable amount of jewelry — a signature style fans have come to expect. However, it wasn’t his outfit that sparked heated debate, but his braided hairstyle.
#TARZZAN at KCON LA 2025 Red Carpet! pic.twitter.com/1x87s9mBP4
— tarzzan pics (@tarzzanpost) August 4, 2025
Though this isn’t the first time Tarzzan has worn braids, many international fans shared their frustration at the idol continuing to wear them despite past criticism. His appearance at such a major event in the US reignited accusations of cultural appropriation, an issue he’s faced many times before.
Tarzzan on his friend ig story! pic.twitter.com/z67sZuzXMH
— tarzzan pics (@tarzzanpost) August 3, 2025
In earlier controversies, Tarzzan has been called out for allegedly singing a racial slur while in the car and wearing braids in photoshoots, live performances, and most activities. The backlash has been consistent as neither Tarzzan nor his agency formally apologized for those instances.
“N-Word!” New Video Of ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan Sparks A Heated Debate
ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan Faces Scathing Criticism After Latest TikTok Video
Given the setting — a major K-Pop event held in a diverse US city — fans had assumed Tarzzan might reconsider his styling choices. Instead, his decision to maintain the look came across to some as tone-deaf or deliberately provocative.
he’s in america lookin like this 😭😭😭 man fuck tarzzan pic.twitter.com/6ZDLNXGduy
— ria ✿ ❀ ✿ ❀ (@okkotsuyuuu) August 4, 2025
tarzzan pulling up to LA looking a whole mess wtf https://t.co/s1c4tp1Icp pic.twitter.com/Bg1fwG8paf
— bri ♡ (@SUNDAl5Y) August 4, 2025
International fans flooded platforms like X with posts criticizing the look, with many disappointed that no lessons seemed to have been learned from past controversies.
tarzzan going to kcon la in those braids… attendees y'all know what to do pic.twitter.com/Zv2RsOgRy2
— Naevis -77.82X-78.29 (@naevisualizer) August 4, 2025
HE CAME TO LA WITH THOSE BRAIDS pic.twitter.com/wjp6p69Wef
— 🍒⁸² (@hissirenseong) August 4, 2025
ignored tarzzan today for u all🤍 pic.twitter.com/SL9N8VDKxy
— rae (@ilovetthews) August 4, 2025
As ALLDAY PROJECT continues with their international promotions, attention is once again fixed on how the group and its label will address — or ignore — the growing backlash.
