Multiple fans from fans by Alnday ProjectThe recent phase of the Kcon 2025 of Los Angeles shows the group that performs their track “Wicked” to an audience that does not respond, with the minimum exultant, energy or movement. A particularly surprising clip highlights silence, while the camera moves through a crowd still without signs of involvement. Both spectators and participants nicknamed a moment of “dead crowd”, a devastating label in the world of k-pop performance.
Things became even more embarrassing during a member introduction segment. When Tarzzan greeted the audience with an enthusiastic “La! How are you going?” The answer was significantly colder than his bandmates. A separate clip – according to reports – even makes it seem that it was whistledIntense sparking online debate and further dividing fans’ opinions.
Much of the repercussions are traced back to current disputes that surround Tarzzan, who has faced repeated accusations of cultural appropriation, in particular for his hairstyle choices and the behavior of social media. Despite months of criticism, neither Tarzzan nor his agency have issued any public declaration. Instead, he appeared on the Kcon red carpet wearing another hairstyle deemed offensive by many, growing tensions among international fans.
Without a clear responsibility on the part of the group or their management, the frustration seems to boil – and has shown itself on the Kcon phase.
Some Netizen have reached the point of saying the reaction It wasn’t cold enoughWith few who suggest that the group should have received a “black ocean” – a form of silent protest in which fans turn off their bright parameters in disapproval.
The accident has now triggered a wider conversation on the cultural sensitivity of K-Pop, on the responsibility of fans and on the challenges of maintaining a global image. If Alnday Project He will face the controversy or will continue to push forward remains uncertain, but the viral silence at Kcon 2025 has sent a clear message: international fans are watching and responding.
Sources: Koreaboo
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