'Mic Drop' moment at Miss World 2025? Ishaan Khatter trolled for dancing on BTS' hit track: 'A sparrow can never be a falcon'
The Miss World 2025 grand finale in Hyderabad was a night of glitz, glamour — and controversy. While Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the new Miss World, it was Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter's performance that unexpectedly stole the spotlight — and not entirely for the right reasons.
Khatter took the stage at the HITEX Exhibition Centre on May 31 with a high-energy dance routine to BTS' globally popular track Mic Drop. His attempt to blend Bollywood flair with K-pop swagger, however, sparked a storm of reactions online, particularly from BTS fans — famously known as ARMY.
Indian Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter delivers a breathtaking performance BTS's iconic song "Mic Drop" on the Miss World 2025 stage.pic.twitter.com/CAYuRNEtXY
Ishaan Khatter trolled for his dance
Social media was quick to respond, with reactions ranging from confused to outright critical. One comment that gained traction read: "A sparrow can never be a falcon," implying that Ishaan's performance fell short of the original group's standard. Many also questioned the choice of song, pointing out that Mic Drop was intended as a bold message to BTS' haters.
Others criticized the choreography, saying it lacked the precision and power that BTS is known for. Some argued that the original choreography should have been respected, while others simply used the moment to further praise BTS for their unmatched stage presence and commitment to perfection.
That said, not everyone was displeased. Some viewers appreciated Ishaan's energy and his willingness to take on such an iconic song on an international stage. They called his performance bold and entertaining, applauding his attempt to bridge two global pop cultures.
He lowkey ate but I blame the choreographer!
Very cool!! 👏 💜 Great timing too as it's BTS MONTH!! 🎵
Ishaan Khatter's dance grabs attention
This isn't the Bollywood actor's first time drawing attention for his dance performances. His earlier routine to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us also sparked mixed reactions online. But if there's one thing that stands out, it's that Ishaan isn't afraid to step out of his comfort zone — even if it means facing backlash.
Despite the divided opinions, Ishaan's appearance at Miss World 2025 has once again shown that when Bollywood meets K-pop, strong reactions are inevitable — especially in a country like India, where K-pop has a massive fan following.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
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