Who is Mr. Fantasy? Viral KJ Apa dinner sighting sparks fresh identity theories
KJ Apa and viral musician Mr. Fantasy have been seen together publicly for the first time, reigniting widespread online speculation that the two may somehow still be connected despite appearing side by side.
The sighting occurred on May 23 after TikTok user @angelaryan03 shared footage that appeared to show the Riverdale actor dining with Mr. Fantasy at Great White restaurant in West Hollywood. Celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi also reposted images of the alleged meeting, quickly fuelling fresh discussion across social media and X.
@angelaryan03 i literally just saw mr. fantasy and kj apa having dinner in weho im shook @iamtherealmrfantasy #mrfantasy #kjapa
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i’m so happy the world is experiencing kj apa when riverdalians have known of his power for years https://t.co/yJLLL43ck4
Fans have spent months theorising that Mr. Fantasy — the breakout musician who rose to fame on TikTok in 2025 — is actually Apa in disguise. The speculation began after internet users noticed similarities between the two, including matching tattoos, facial features and mannerisms. Some fans have also questioned whether Mr. Fantasy’s appearance involves wigs or prosthetics.
i was gonna say why is kj apa kind of a genius in social media marketing but i suppose after riverdale you have to find a way to do some Incredible damage control https://t.co/AwgK30Qj1S
Despite the latest public sighting, many online users remain unconvinced. Some suggested the meeting itself may have been staged to continue the mystery surrounding the musician’s identity.
“That IS KJ but that is NOT Mr. Fantasy,” one fan wrote on X, while another posted, “I love how far he’s willing to go for the bit.” A separate user joked, “Seeing them together somehow convinced me even more.”
Let’s not do this. I don’t want to get into fights over the fact that KJ Apa is Mr Fantasy and whoever that is on the left doesn’t even look like him lol just let it be fun even if we know he’s dressing up lol https://t.co/ie4RoY4huG
The theory gained additional traction earlier this month when Apa publicly criticised Mr. Fantasy in a social media video, accusing the singer of copying his image and harming his acting career. The comments came after Mr. Fantasy released a music video featuring several of Apa’s former Riverdale co-stars, including Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch.
Neither Apa nor Mr. Fantasy has directly confirmed or denied the theories surrounding their connection.