Mr. Fantasy claims originality while KJ Apa lashes him for ‘stealing' image

Mr. Fantasy, the viral British musician whose eccentric style and disco funk sound have captivated TikTok, has repeatedly addressed speculation that he is secretly Riverdale star KJ Apa.

While Apa has accused him of stealing his image and costing him a major project, Mr. Fantasy’s own statements paint a very different picture.

Across interviews, Mr. Fantasy has consistently denied being KJ Apa’s alter ego.

His statements are whimsical, evasive, and often philosophical which is a sharp contrast to Apa’s blunt accusations of career damage.

He framed the debate as part of his surreal artistry, dismissing the controversy as noise around his music.

Let’s take a look at Mr. Fantasy’s past statements:

Teen Vogue (Sept 2025)

In his first major interview, Mr. Fantasy dismissed the alter ego rumors outright.

He described his viral rise as accidental, saying he was “sitting on the toilet” when his video blew up.

He insisted his mission was simply to bring joy through music and ‘This is what I [he] was born to do.’

PEOPLE (Oct 2025)

“No, I haven’t [seen Riverdale]. … My identity is in my name. Look no further. I am Mr. Fantasy,” he shared in an interview with People.

He directly rejected ties to Apa’s TV past.

He also dismissed fame itself as meaningless: “Fame doesn’t exist… You can’t touch it, you can’t sniff it, you can’t lick it.”

USA Today (Nov 2025)

“My identity is always expanding.”

Mr. Fantasy leaned into ambiguity, acknowledging fan confusion but refusing to define himself against Apa.

Instead, he cited influences like Prince, Bowie, and Earth, Wind & Fire, positioning himself as part of a larger artistic lineage.