“What the heck… why is he so handsome?”
Koreaboo
A post featuring pre-debut photos of controversial ALLDAY PROJECT member Tarzzan has gone viral on the Korean community site Pann, drawing over 65,000 views and landing on the platform’s trending page. The reason? His unexpectedly different appearance before debut.
Tarzzan, who is known today for his bold and edgy style, has often been in the spotlight for his strong stage presence. His image has leaned heavily into a street-inspired aesthetic, with oversized clothes and various braided hairstyles. Some of these style choices have also been heavily criticized, particularly drawing accusations of cultural appropriation over his use of certain hairstyles.
However, two resurfaced pre-debut photos have sparked surprise among fans and netizens. In one picture, believed to be from his school yearbook, Tarzzan is seen with a clean and simple short haircut.
Tarzan’s past photos are seriously shocking.
Who even is this guy, WTF?
— Viral Pann post
In another, he has slightly longer straight hair and a fresh-faced look that contrasts sharply with his current image.
Korean netizens are calling his past look “soft” and handsome. Many have even expressed disbelief that the person in the photos is the same person on stage today.
- “He styled himself to look like a thug, but his natural face is soft and good-looking.”
- “You can tell just by looking… small head, handsome features. But more than that, I really like his personality. He’s laid-back and easygoing.”
- “Can The Black Label please do his hair and makeup like this from now on? Please?”
- “What the heck… why is he so handsome?”
- “Even his name is Chaewon. That’s so cute, lol.”
Whether he chooses to stick with his edgy look or bring back some of his “softer” past visuals, one thing is clear — Tarzzan’s duality is part of what makes him stand out.
