Ishaan Khatter performs Mic Drop with BTS at Miss World 2025, leaves Indian K-pop enthusiasts underwhelmed: "What's this?"
Hangin' with Ishaan Khatter: BTS's "Mic Drop" Fails to Impress the K-Pop Fans
Hey there, let's dive into the latest Bollywood drama! It's time to rewind and take a look at the recent Miss World pageant performance by the suave, sex-symbol of Bollywood – Ishaan Khatter.
It was all build-up, an explosive stage, an eager crowd, and a playlist brimming with hits. But as they say, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
Mic Drop was the moment. The chance to commingle East and East, Bollywood with K-pop, a perfect fusion that could've sent us into a revere. Alas, things didn't pan out as intended.
Can't touch this... or the original choreography
Ishaan, fresh from the Miss World stage in Hyderabad, delivered a medley of hits. Some were on point – Uptown Funk impressed the crowd, and Zingaat brought us back to his breakout days. But then came Mic Drop, a track we all know, a performance we all want – and what we got was... something else.
Instead of honoring BTS's fiery choreography, Ishaan opted for a mix-up – not of the track, but of the moves. The raw energy and precision of Mic Drop vanished, replaced with an endeavor that left K-pop fans shaking their heads.
Sounding Off on Social Media
Local K-pop aficionados wasted no time. Social media went wild with reactions ranging from gentle chiding to full-on second-hand mortification. "Bro, what am I seeing? Nice try, but more practice needed," one commenter offered support diplomatically. "Why on earth would I want to watch this?," laughed another, while some clung onto hope with "Please tell me this is edited," begging for a glimmer of doubt. The resounding sentiment? "The choreography abandoned the world."
Tune In to Miss World 2025
Amidst the chaos, the Miss World event continued in all its grandeur. With 108 global contestants battling it out, the night belonged to Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, crowned Miss World 2025 by Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic.
During the Q&A round, when asked about the power of truth and personal responsibility in storytelling, Opal offered words of wisdom: “Be the person someone looks up to. We all hold a title in life, and there's always someone who looks up to us – a child, an adult, or even our parents. The best way to lead people is by leading with grace in our actions."
Her words? A true Mic Drop. As for Ishaan, his time under the spotlight may have left him searching for some classes... or classes, that is, in choreography.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Lack of Precision and Power: Critics argued that Ishaan's performance was not sharp and did not show the same intensity as the original BTS performance, leading to high expectations and disappointment among K-pop fans.
- Original Choreography Not Respected: Fans were concerned that Ishaan altered the well-known choreography, possibly not respecting the group's artistic vision.
- Mixed Reception Online: While some lauded Ishaan's spirited performance, most netizens were quick to criticize his approach to the iconic track, comparing him to the original performers unfavorably.
- Original BTS Choreography is Known for its Precision and Intensity: High standards for the original group, driven by their commitment to perfection, set a high bar that Ishaan's performance didn't seem to meet.
- Ishaan Khatter's misstep with the BTS "Mic Drop" performance sparked a frenzy on social media, as fans of K-pop pointed out his lack of precision and the energy missing from the original choreography.
- In a world where pop-culture icons like Ishaan and BTS rule, it's not surprising that their performances evoke strong reactions from fans on social-media platforms.
- Bollywood celebrities such as Ishaan often find themselves in the spotlight in India, as they embody the essence of entertainment and are at the heart of this nation's vibrant pop-culture scene.
