Fans Criticize ALLDAY PROJECT’s New Album for Excluding Member Youngseo from Solo/Subunit Songs
🎯 The Controversial Album Release
When ALLDAY PROJECT dropped the teaser for their upcoming EP in November 2025, fans eagerly checked the tracklist — only to notice something troubling. The group’s first EP includes three full-group songs and three subunit/solo tracks, but among the five members, Youngseo is the only one not featured in any solo or subunit song. allkpop+2Koreaboo+2
The labels beside each track explicitly correspond to member initials — A (Annie), T (Tarzzan), B (Bailey), W (Woochan), and Y (Youngseo). Yet the songs labeled under subunits/solo include Tarzzan, Annie + Woochan, and Tarzzan + Bailey — leaving Youngseo absent from these special tracks. allkpop+2Koreaboo+2
😠 Fan Backlash & Criticism
The omission sparked a wave of criticism from fans worldwide. Many expressed disbelief and disappointment:
One fan wrote: “Excluding the best vocalist from subunits/solo songs is really a strange choice…”allkpop
Another added: “Tarzzan gets two features while Youngseo gets none — this is unfair.”Hauterrfly+1
Some extreme reactions even included intentions to send protest messages and “flower wreaths” to the group’s agency in support of Youngseo. Hauterrfly+1
Overall, many fans see the move as not just a marketing oversight — but a possible sign of deeper favoritism or mismanagement within the group’s rollout. Koreaboo+1
🧑🎤 Why the Criticism Resonates: Youngseo’s Role & Expectations
Before joining ALLDAY PROJECT, Youngseo was known as a promising vocalist with strong visual appeal — qualities that earned her a central spot in the group. KNETZ+1
Given that background, many fans argue that omitting her from solo/subunit tracks — especially when others get multiple tracks — undermines her contributions and value as a core member. Koreaboo+1
Moreover, since subunit and solo tracks often spotlight individual talents, the decision has raised questions about fairness and whether every member has an equal opportunity to shine. Koreaboo+1
🔍 What the Company Did — And Why Some Think It’s Worse
After the backlash, the agency behind ALLDAY PROJECT reportedly revised the tracklist: they reposted the teaser with slight modifications, including making the “Y” (Youngseo) mark in the full-group song bold and more prominent — perhaps suggesting she’s more featured in that track. Koreaboo+1
However, many fans dismissed this as an insufficient gesture — arguing it feels more like damage control than genuine correction. Some remain skeptical that Youngseo will receive a fair solo or subunit track during this EP cycle. Koreaboo+1
💡 What This Means for ALLDAY PROJECT’s Image & Fan Trust
Trust and fairness at stake — Decisions like this can erode fan trust, especially among those who feel their favorite member is being sidelined.
Risk of internal group tension — If certain members repeatedly receive more spotlight, it could lead to perceptions of favoritism or inequality within the group, which often spills into public image and media narratives.
Impact on Youngseo’s career trajectory — As a rookie group still trying to define itself, an early controversy like this could affect Youngseo’s confidence and how she’s perceived by fans long-term.
Fan mobilisation and pressure on the agency — Fans are already voicing demands, and continued pressure may influence future releases or even prompt the agency to re-evaluate their approach to individual member promotion.
The situation with ALLDAY PROJECT’s upcoming EP has sparked a much bigger conversation about fairness, representation, and respect within K-pop groups. While subunit and solo tracks are common — and often used to highlight individual talents — omitting a core member like Youngseo sends a troubling signal, especially given her role and talent.
For ALLDAY PROJECT and their agency, how they respond now could shape not just the success of this album — but the long-term cohesion and reputation of the group.
