BTS’s RM And ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan Embroiled In Heated Racism Debate

BTS’s RM has found himself involved in a heated debate among fans related to ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan.

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The BTS star’s past is being compared to Tarzzan’s present.

A TikTok mentioning both idols recently went viral on the platform, and was later shared on X (formerly Twitter) where it also became a hot topic.

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The video claimed, “2013-2025 RM was literally Tarzzan.” The statement has sparked controversy among international K-Pop fans.

Many responded to it accusing RM of behaving even worse in the past than Tarzzan does now.

The way no one talks about it pic.twitter.com/BRzXuoXJcz

— ֶ (@BP4ACES) December 27, 2025

as someone who was there in that era he was way worse lmao

— misandrist lesbian hq (@lapermaubobo) December 27, 2025

Some even mentioned the SBS Inkigayo performance during which RM said the n-word and other instances.

worse actually pic.twitter.com/KSaZ7inplI

— unknown, block = i own u (@enjoyerofafew) December 27, 2025

He literally said the nword the fucking inkigayo, like u can’t be FR 😭😭

— Sienna (@sunnnniy_) December 27, 2025

Others shared photos of RM wearing controversial braid hairstyles, similar to ones Tarzzan has constantly been condemned for.

Well https://t.co/yRoI2dYvic pic.twitter.com/ejFULejAXa

— ‏ً (@prettyzvage) December 27, 2025

Father Son https://t.co/za5gF3s62E pic.twitter.com/uertFKb62d

— ˙✦ (@sincerelyblood) December 27, 2025

However, there were also fans that claimed such comparisons are harmful and that they both should be held accountable.

Okay why are we comparing racism with racism? There is no “worse” they’re both the same shi both need to be held accountable for it

— Joslyn (@Joslyn343873) December 27, 2025

On the other hand, many defended RM. Fans brought up his previous apologies and claimed that he has since massively changed.

the way he apologized and mentioned x8293 times that he changed

— critrate (@shojoizlicem) December 27, 2025

Similar debate and arguments raged on in the comment section of the now-viral TikTok as well. The video now has nearly 200,000 views and more than 13,000 likes.

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