A new boyband called Boy Throb is calling on viewers to get them to one million followers so their fourth member, Darshan, can get a visa. Here's why fans are obsessed with the newly viral group.
Boy Throb gains popularity on TikTok
Boy Throb and its four members, Evan Papier, Anthony Key, Darshan Magdum, and Zachary Sabania, posted their first Instagram Reel in October. They quickly garnered millions of views as they performed parodies of popular songs like "Man Child" by Sabrina Carpenter.
Their parodies center around getting their only international member, Darshan, to the United States.
@boy.throb We hope you like this song and dance! ? @Anthony Key @Evan Papier @Zachary @Darshan Magdum
♬ original sound - BOY THROB
Darshan typically appears as a greenscreen addition to the group's videos or on a laptop held by one of the other members. According to the Boy Band, their immigration lawyer insists that they need one million followers to get Darshan his visa.
The boy band even dances in front of the immigration office in "protest" to boost Darshan's chances of scoring an O1 visa. This type of visa is given to people who can prove notoriety or "extraordinary ability," which could be why the band has a strict goal of one million followers.
@boy.throb Protesting again at the immigration office for our boy? @Anthony Key @Zachary @Evan Papier @Darshan Magdum
♬ original sound - BOY THROB
Ultimately, they say they need Darshan in the States to achieve their ultimate goal of winning a Grammy.
Boy Throb's TikTok account currently has over 933,000 followers, quickly approaching their goal in just a month of posting.
What do fans think of the new boy band?
In the comment sections of Boy Throb's TikToks, fans share their support for Darshan's visa.
"I LOVE BOY THROB BRING DARSHAN TO THE US!!!!" one exclaims.
"You’re the first account I followed with my brand new account. I saw pink tracksuits and knew this was where I needed to be," a second says.
Others discuss the logistics of Boy Throb meeting their fourth member in person.
"Ellen would have invited these boys on the show for sure. Woulda brought Darshan out to surprise the boys and everything," one commenter jokes.
"Y'all just marry Darshan so he can get a pass through marriage," another suggests.
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