'Riverdale' KJ Apa, Shocking 'Wig' Performance... Who is 'Mr. Fantasy' that Ruined the Macy's Parade?

Lili Reinhart also said "Oh my god"... The Meaning Behind the Identity Exposed by Tattoos and Mention of James Franco

Forget the red-haired boy 'Archie' from the popular American CW drama 'Riverdale'. New Zealand-born actor KJ Apa (28) transformed into the mysterious persona 'Mr. Fantasy', shocking America on Thanksgiving morning.

On the 27th (local time), he appeared on the 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' broadcast live across the country via NBC, performing his debut single 'Mr. Fantasy' while sporting a black bob wig and a strange British accent.

◆ Who exactly is 'Mr. Fantasy'?

Mr. Fantasy, which took TikTok by storm since August 2023, is KJ Apa's 'Alter Ego'. Instead of introducing himself as KJ Apa, he chose to fully immerse himself in the character. His debut single has already surpassed 5 million streams on Spotify, achieving musical success beyond just a simple actor's deviation.

In a recent interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter', he gave a peculiar answer about his identity. "My grandmother nurtured the gift of music. I came to Los Angeles to pursue this talent given by the gods." When asked about his connection to KJ Apa, he avoided a direct answer, saying, "I want to inspire people as myself."

◆ Fans know everything... "The tattoo is the same!"

While the actor plays coy, the Internet Detectives have already reached a conclusion. Fans found evidence that the unique tattoo on Mr. Fantasy's hand in the TikTok video matches exactly with KJ Apa's.

Reactions from colleagues are also enthusiastic. Actor Lili Reinhart, who co-starred in 'Riverdale', commented "Oh my god" on Mr. Fantasy's TikTok video, expressing both surprise and delight, which became a hot topic.

◆ "I won't do it unless it's James Franco"

KJ Apa, who showed a serious musician side with the indie folk album 'Clocks' released in 2021, is now involved in a project that is much more experimental and provocative.

In an interview with 'Teen Vogue', he stated, "Music is a great connector," and expressed his emotion that his debut single brings joy to people. However, regarding future plans, he set a quirky and specific condition, saying, "I want to work with James Franco. I won't do it without him," sparking curiosity among fans.

Was his performance strutting the streets of New York in a wig just a show, or a highly artistic experiment? One thing is certain: the true star of this Thanksgiving parade was neither the turkey nor Santa Claus, but 'Mr. Fantasy'.