Talented China brothers gain 2 million fans with boy band BigBang style, humble charm

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Five brothers in rural China have gained two million followers in a month by imitating the South Korean boy band BigBang. Photo: SCMP composite/X.com@YG JAPAN OFFICIAL/RedNote

Five K-pop inspired brothers from rural southwestern China have gained more than 2 million online fans in just a month thanks to their talent and humble charm.

The brothers are fans of the musical genre legends BigBang and formed a group called Bengshan Kalaka.

Guan Heng and his four younger brothers are from Zhaotong City in Yunnan province.

They recreate BigBang’s signature style, sequin outfits and sport similar hairstyles while performing hits like Fantastic Baby and If You during live streams.

Bengshan Kalaka perform in the street. The self-taught siblings have been an instant online hit. Photo: Baidu
Bengshan Kalaka perform in the street. The self-taught siblings have been an instant online hit. Photo: Baidu

Since debuting in 2006, BigBang has taken the global stage by storm with their unique fusion of hip-hop, electronic music and R&B, earning the title “Kings of K-pop”.

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