ALLDAY PROJECT is sparking debate over co-ed groups in K-pop.
The controversy began online where netizens argued if ALLDAY PROJECT’s success would kickstart a wave of co-ed group debuts. The group debuted under THEBLACKLABEL and instantly grabbed tons of attention.
Most agree ALLDAY PROJECT’s buzz is hard to match. Fans point to star member Tarzzan and chaebol heiress Annie as major reasons for the group’s unique hype.
One top comment said:
“Mixed groups can’t succeed unless they have someone on Tarzzan’s level. If ADP didn’t have Tarzzan, they would’ve just ended up with the image of a shy group with a ton of money.”
Another added:
“Unless you debut with the daughter of Samsung, success is impossible.”
Many believe big companies like SM Entertainment won’t try co-ed groups since it clashes with their image.
Comments include:
“SM will never do it. It doesn’t fit the company’s direction in the first place.”
“Even when mixed groups were doing well, SM didn’t put one out.”
“If they bring in someone like Tarzzan, they’ll get slammed for copying him.”
Others think HYBE might test the waters. Rumors say HYBE America held auditions for a foreign mixed group earlier this year.
“ADP did so well that someone will try it eventually, but I feel like it’ll flop badly and scare others off from trying.”
“Apparently HYBE America is preparing a mixed group. But it’s more like making a foreign group.”
Netizens weighed in on why ALLDAY PROJECT works:
“It’s not easy. How many groups in Korea can get constant media play months before debut like Shinsegae?”
“ADP’s lineup is a cheat code, and at the center are Tarzzan and Annie.”
“Tarzzan was ADP’s divine move. Without a character like that, it’s hard to succeed.”
Many stress male members like Tarzzan and Woochan are key to the group’s chemistry:
“Boys like Tarzzan and Woochan both seem mild-mannered. They don’t play the hierarchy game and get along well with the girls.”
“Without a member like Tarzzan, it’s hard to succeed… Tarzzan is a gem.”
Some cautioned that long-term success for co-ed groups looks shaky. One said:
“For long-term group maintenance, mixed groups aren’t great. If they can’t keep releasing hits, they just fade away.”
So far, big three companies avoid co-ed groups. Comments pointed out:
“JYP and YG aren’t impossible, but SM and HYBE will probably never do it.”
“The Big 3 will never do it, but HYBE might try because they go for anything that makes money.”
ALLDAY PROJECT’s success definitely turned heads. But fans remain skeptical if any other co-ed group can replicate their unique mix of chaebol connections, star power, and vibe.
What do you think? Will co-ed groups make a real comeback or stay a risky bet?
