Indian Actor Causes Controversy After Covering BTS's Billion-View Hit At Miss World 2025

Miss World is one of the two most prestigious beauty pageants in the world, along with Miss Universe, which was first held in єиgℓαи∂ in 1951. The 72nd edition of the competition this year was held in ιи∂ια, and just ended with the final night on May 31.

The final night of Miss World 2025 not only attracted attention because of the crowning moment of the beauty from Thailand, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, but also because of a performance that made social networks stir, which was the dance performance of Bollywood actor - Ishaan Khatter.

Viewers were surprised when they heard BTS's нιт - Mic Drop on the stage of the biggest beauty pageant on the planet. Ishaan Khatter brought a vibrant performance, combining the colors of Bollywood and the spirit of Kpop.

Through a few videos shared on SNS, the cheers were endless in the auditorium when the melody of Mic Drop was played. The actor was also seen performing with great enthusiasm.

However, in contrast to the enthusiastic reactions of the fans sitting in the auditorium, netizens seemed to be dissatisfied with the Bollywood actor's performance.

Many comments on social media said that Ishaan Khatter's performance did not meet expectations. One notable metaphorical comment read: "A sparrow can never be a hawk" - implying that the actor would find it difficult to recreate the explosive performance of the original group.

Some people specifically criticized the actor for changing the choreography of the original song, making the new choreography less powerful and not visually satisfying for fans. Others questioned the choice of song to perform at a beauty pageant when the song originally carried a message challenging BTS critics.

A huge controversy quickly erupted on social media after the video went viral:

- If they thing they can danse on a bts song just to have our like so they can always dream but please don't ruin our Baghtan songs

- He didn't even know the meaning of the lyrics but moving his body wow 

- He made wrost dance where is choreography if he can't dance why he doing it

- This choreography is like from another planet

- I mean d*mn that's random but the choreography doesn't match the beats even the slightest...ig I'm too used to original still love it tho...

- Don't mean to hate on anyone but you know if he couldn't do the choreo properly he shouldn't have done it at all! I feel it's just ruined. Sorry not sorry

- The worst performance. He didn’t need to sabotage such an epic song with his lame moves. The worst thing is he is a good dancer.

While Ishaan Khatter faced a lot of criticism for his rendition of BTS's billion-view song, many viewers also encouraged him. They thought it was a commendable effort for him to dare to perform an iconic нιт on the international stage.

Some called the performance "bold and interesting", even praising Ishaan for trying to bridge two major pop cultures, Bollywood and K-pop. Many were also surprised and delighted to see that Ishaan is an ARMY.

Ishaan Khatter is known as a young actor with great potential, and also possesses impressive dancing sкιℓℓs, regularly posting videos of him dancing with his brother Shahid Kapoor on social media. Previously, he also attracted attention with his performance to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us, which also caused a lot of controversy.

So this isn't the first time the actor's included in a battle because of his performance or just because of his cover of BTS's song. In your opinion, was his performance commendable or reprehensible?