Acrush: China’s hottest new boyband is all-girl

Members of China's all-girl ‘boyband’ FFC-Acrush pose for pictures before a rehearsal at a dance studio in Beijing. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

Updated on: May 03, 2017 3:01 PM IST

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Members of China's all-girl ‘boyband’ FFC-Acrush pose for pictures before a rehearsal at a dance studio in Beijing. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

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The A in the band’s name refers to Adonis, a figure in ancient Greek mythology whose name has become synonymous with male beauty. Acrush released their first music video last week. (Damir Sagolj / Reuters)

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Members of China's all-girl ‘boyband’ FFC-Acrush wait for the start of a rehearsal at a dance studio.

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Sporting short bobs, loose T-shirts and barely there makeup, Acrush’s androgynous look is bucking centuries-old norms in a society where girls strive to look feminine and act demurely. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

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Members of China's all-girl ‘boyband’ FFC-Acrush fix a necklace before a rehearsal. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

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The five women aged 18 to 24 practice a dance routine with their coach at a dance studio in Beijing. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

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It’s not the first time Chinese music agents have had the idea of forming a gender-neutral act. (Damir Sagolj / Reuters)

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Acrush is one of several bands under the FFC brand, which aims to be a pioneer in sports entertainment by mixing sports with music and dance. (Thomas Peter / Reuters)

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Members of China's all-girl ‘boyband’ FFC-Acrush appear on the stage during their maiden press conference in Beijing. (Damir Sagolj / Reuters)