Many people on social media believe they know who the artist is, but he's not saying. "I can be whoever I want in these fantasies, in these songs."

Mr. Fantasy is this year's breakout star but why are some fans convinced that the artist is actually actor KJ Apa in disguise? For many of Us, Mr. Fantasy appeared seemingly out of nowhere. His first TikTok video was posted in August 2025,

A disguise can go a long way. Hannah Montana got away with a blonde wig and sparkly clothes. In the realm of superheroes, they can do with going out in a baseball hat and sunglasses. However, it’s

USA TODAY's trending reporter Kate Perez sat down with viral musician, Mr. Fantasy, to discuss his enigmatic persona and the new single.

Mr Fantasy appeared on the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and debuted a new song while on the Jolly Polly Pirate Ship, US Buzz, Times Now

When Apa was locked out of his TikTok account, he found a new, strange but productive way to cope by posting and promoting his music as Mr. Fantasy, where he wears a brunette f*ck ass bob wig, fake teeth,

Although neither Apa nor Mr. Fantasy has ever confirmed that they're in fact the same person, fans quickly put two and two together. The two stars share the same tattoos, and, well, the same body and face, too. Onlookers have deduced that Apa dons a brunette French bob wig, false teeth, and British accent to fully transform.