Forget the skinny boys, China s Plus-size boy band is here to inspire fans
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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2021, 07:01 PM IST
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The five were solicited from over 300 hopefuls by Beijing-based DMDF Entertainment, which wanted to build a band that would be rotund and approachable as well as inspiring.
BEIJING: Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms. Bearded with double chins, they shout Hoo-Ha! in time to upbeat African drums.
The choreography is for the new song Good Belly , by Produce Pandas. DING, Cass, Husky, Otter and Mr. 17 weigh an average of 100 kilograms (220 pounds) and proudly call themselves the first plus-sized boy band in China .
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