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Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots, turning staged romance into viral trend

South China Morning Post 01 October 2026 4h ago
Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots, turning staged romance into viral trend
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A growing number of young Chinese women are paying for romantic photo shoots with male models, seeking a brief taste of love through a novel form of emotional companionship. This trend has gained significant traction on mainland social media, with customers spending up to 8,000 yuan (US$1,200) for an hour-long session featuring couple-style poses, including hand-holding, embraces, staged kisses, a
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