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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ishaan Khatter sets stage on fire with BTS' MIC Drop at Miss World 2025 finale, fans wonder if ‘he's an ARMY too'
The Miss World 2025 grand finale, hosted at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on May 31, turned into a night of unexpected crossovers. Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter took the stage and surprised every BTS fan out there. Known for his passion for dance, Ishaan added a thrilling twist to the evening by performing a medley that included BTS' globally acclaimed track Mic Drop. As part of the cultural segment of the ceremony, Ishaan delivered an energetic dance sequence featuring several upbeat numbers. But what truly stood out was his flawless execution of his choreography to Mic Drop. The track is recognized for its powerful beats and dynamic footwork. The performance not only showed his dance skills but also highlighted the growing influence of K-pop in India's entertainment circles. Performance goes viral among K-pop enthusiasts Miss World events are usually dominated by glitz, fashion, and celebration of global beauty and diversity. However, Ishaan's K-pop-inspired performance brought a unique energy to the evening. His well-rehearsed moves and attention to detail instantly caught the attention of fans and media alike. Clips of the dance quickly spread across social media, drawing attention from both Bollywood admirers and K-pop followers. The video sparked widespread engagement online. It cemented Ishaan's status as a performer willing to bridge global entertainment cultures. Miss World 2025 crowns Thailand's Opal Suchata While Ishaan's surprise performance stirred excitement, the main event saw Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri being crowned Miss World 2025. She succeeded Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, who held the title in 2024. The ceremony featured 108 contestants from various countries, all competing for one of the most prestigious crowns in the world of beauty pageants. BTS gears up for June reunion Meanwhile, the excitement surrounding BTS continues to build as June 2025 marks the anticipated return of the group's remaining members from military service. J-Hope and Jin have already completed their enlistments. And, RM, SUGA, V, Jungkook, and Jimin are all scheduled to be discharged this month. This upcoming reunion has added to the buzz within the fandom, with many speculating about a full-group comeback later this year or in early 2026.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Girls in schools in Japan always wear short skirt due to...., reason will leave you shocked
Girls in schools in Japan always wear short skirt due to...., reason will leave you shocked In schools and colleges, where uniforms are a symbol of uniformity and discipline, a country like Japan has a completely different take on it. Instead of being a representation of equality or identity, Japan's school uniform speaks more about style and a cultural phenomenon. Walk past any Japanese school and you will see the girl embracing fashion trends that are layered in the pop culture style but impractical- a short, pleated skirt. No matter whether it's sunny or freezing out there, girls wear miniskirts. Being in trend for decades, short and mini skirts in Japan started as a pop culture trend but later turned out to be a cultural norm. Back in 1990, a Japanese pop Namie Amuro, rose to fame, and she was widely hailed for her fashion sense, which featured short skirts. Soon, this trend started gravitating teenage girls, including school students who tailored their uniform accordingly, so much so that today their educational dress code has become that. More Than Just a Trend According to reports, teenage school girls started embracing their trend because it made them feel cuter and stylish. What began as a fashion inspiration slowly turned out to be a matter of confidence and identity for them. Comfort vs. Climate The trend has dominated Japanese girls so much so that, irrespective of the weather, school girls continue to embrace this tradition. Even in freezing temperatures, you will find them styling this mini skirt with scarves and jackets, but the skirt's length wouldn't be compromised. A Tradition Cemented by Pop Culture Besides being a school uniform, this trend has become iconic with many anime, dramas, and K-pop-inspired videos, and international films embracing it. Today, this trend is not just an outfit but a global symbol of Japanese youth culture.
South China Morning Post
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Become a K-pop idol for a day at Chinese ‘experience' centre for US$45
In a studio tucked inside a Shanghai mall, Shirley Chen is living out her K-pop-idol dreams. Advertisement The 28-year-old is at Chen Go, a K-pop-inspired 'idol experience centre', where customers get a chance to live like their favourite stars, if only for a day. Opened in 2024 by entrepreneur Chen Rong, the centre attracts about 40 customers daily who dance choreographed routines and sign autographs for imagined fans at a mock meet-and-greet. Guests can choose from more than 200 outfits – some imported from South Korea, others custom-made – and step onto sets carefully designed to resemble backstage dressing rooms and South Korean music programmes. Visitors to Chen Go apply make-up in front of a mirror. Photo: Reuters Visitors prepare to take photos in costumes at Chen Go. Photo: Reuters A full package, including the outfit, shoes, hair and make-up, costs 329 yuan (US$45).
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
K-pop fans in China live like their idols, just for a day
SHANGHAI, April 10 (Reuters) - In a studio tucked inside a Shanghai mall, Shirley Chen is living out her K-pop idol dreams. The 28-year-old is at Chen Go, a K-pop-inspired "idol experience centre", where customers get a chance to live like their favourite stars, if only for a day. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. Opened last year by entrepreneur Chen Rong, the centre attracts about 40 customers daily who dance choreographed routines and pretend to sign autographs for imagined fans at a mock meet-and-greet. Guests can choose from more than 200 outfits — some imported from South Korea, others custom-made — and step into carefully designed sets designed to resemble backstage dressing rooms and South Korean music programmes. A full package, including the outfit, shoes, hair, and makeup, set visitors back 329 yuan ($45.01). "This place is great because they prepared a lot of backgrounds, you can change clothes, put together some videos by yourself, and accomplish your dreams of being an idol," said Chen, who travelled from Ningbo, south of Shanghai, to celebrate her upcoming birthday at Chen Go. "When I was a child, I liked to dance. So you could say that I wanted to develop on a similar (idol) path. However, as I got older, my parents wanted me to do something that could make money. So they kind of killed my childhood dreams in the cradle." The two Chens are unrelated. Founder Chen Rong is a K-pop fan too and her original plan was to open a photo studio mimicking an idyllic classroom with blackboards and desks, a nod to popular Korean reality TV shows where idols dress like high school students. "Then I made a meet and greet set-up, and later the backstage set-up. After expanding in this way, I thought that all of my set-ups are related to the idol topic, so I can directly open an all-in-one idol experience centre,' she said. The studio, which also attracts tourists from Russia, Japan, and South Korea, is undergoing an expansion and will double in size by next month. Among other plans, Chen said she will start featuring social-media influencers as guest emcees and building a stage with a projector. ($1=7.31 yuan)
