Chinese K-pop fans live out their idols’ lives in ‘idol experience centre’

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Located inside a rundown shopping centre in Shanghai, “Chen Go” has become the go-to spot for K-pop lovers. Fans sign imaginary autographs, dance to choreographed routines and adjust their microphone headsets at the K-pop-inspired "idol experience centre", where ordinary people can live like their favourite stars, if only for a day. “Chen Go” was opened in 2024 by entrepreneur and K-pop fan Chen Rong. The centre draws about 40 customers a day. 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 backdrops of popular South Korean music programmes. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: / scmp Twitter: / scmpnews Instagram: / scmpnews Linkedin: / south-china-morning-post #scmp #China #K-pop