Back Dorm Boys facts for kids
The Back Dorm Boys (simplified Chinese: 后舍男生; traditional Chinese: 後舍男生; pinyin: Hòushè Nánshēng) are two Chinese performers who became famous for their funny music videos in the mid-2000s. Their name comes from a video where they pretended to sing the Backstreet Boys' song "As Long As You Love Me". People often call them the "Back Dormitory Boys." Their videos became so popular that Motorola China even used them to help sell mobile phones. The two members of the Back Dorm Boys are 韦炜 (Wei Wei) and 黄艺馨 (Huang Yi Xin). They were university students studying sculpture at the Guangzhou Arts Institute in China. Their videos were a huge hit in China and then became famous around the world after being shared on YouTube.
Who Are the Back Dorm Boys?
The Back Dorm Boys are a duo made up of two friends, Wei Wei and Huang Yi Xin. They were both art students at a university in Guangzhou, China. They studied sculpture, which means they learned how to create art out of materials like clay or stone.
How They Became Famous
Their fame started with a simple, funny idea. They filmed themselves pretending to sing along to popular songs. This is called "lip-syncing." They would make funny faces and movements, which made their videos very entertaining.
Their Unique Style
Their first big hit was a lip-sync video of the Backstreet Boys' song "As Long As You Love Me." They filmed it in their small university dorm room. The video quickly spread online and people loved their humor and energy. Soon, their videos were watched by millions of people around the world. This happened especially after their videos were shared on websites like YouTube.
