Viral Video Of K-Pop Group’s Alleged “Black Ocean” At KCON LA Sparks Huge Reactions

A “black ocean” is when concert attendees turn off their light sticks during a group’s performance.

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Recently, there have been allegations that ALLDAY PROJECT was subjected to a “black ocean” during a recent appearance.

ALLDAY PROJECT recently performed at KCON LA.

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KCON LA 2026 – M COUNTDOWN STAGE 🏴🔛#ALLDAYPROJECT #ADP #올데이프로젝트#THEBLACKLABEL #더블랙레이블 pic.twitter.com/OG4yP9XtMB

— ALLDAY PROJECT (@ALLDAY_PROJECT) August 17, 2026

A video shared how “awkward” the crowd was during the group’s performance.

@jaysdimples

adp was not the fan favorite (except Bailey of course) 💀💀 #kconla2026 #kconla

♬ original sound – jada

Amid the discourse, a fan shared a video claiming that the group got a “black ocean.”

@junghoongenius

holy black ocean – i highkey felt bad for the other members ngl #alldayproject #adp #kcon #kpop #kconla

♬ original sound – alexis

It sparked huge reactions in the comments.

While some thought the cheers seemed loud, but OP explained it was quieter than other groups, many felt bad for the members and group for the intense hate and reaction from fans towards the group.