ALLDAY Project’s Tarzzan Faces Backlash Over Cultural Appropriation, Tory Lanez Support
ALLDAY Project, THE BLACK LABEL’s co-ed group, is already under fire before debut. The five-member lineup includes former ILLIT’s Youngseo and ex-Trainee A’s Jo Woochan.
Controversy ignited around male member Tarzzan (Lee Chaewon). Fans accused him of cultural appropriation, targeting his frequent wearing of braids, including in the group’s recent announcement photos.
The criticism didn’t stop there. Netizens dug up that Tarzzan follows Tory Lanez on Instagram. Lanez was convicted in 2023 on three felonies, including assault with a semiautomatic handgun against Megan Thee Stallion. Fans see Tarzzan’s follow as implicit support for a convicted felon.
Fans quickly organized, emailing THE BLACK LABEL demanding action. Some insist Tarzzan be removed from the group.
“he’s so disgusting he shouldn’t be allowed near the other 4 especially the girls”
— magical girl rune ✷ˎ-ˊ (@illeeys) #TARZZAN_OUT“Tarzzan is not only a culture vulture. He followed Tory Lanez on Instagram. Just sick. No way TBL recruited a man who supports abusers.”
— Bia (@pradajungz)“I don’t think unfollowing an abuser and apologizing is enough; the man bases his personality on black culture. He should leave the lineup, will only bring problems to others.”
— ica¹ (@rosiebara_)
As of now, THE BLACK LABEL has not responded to these claims or fan demands. The situation is gaining traction as fans continue monitoring for updates.
