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Chinese women pay for staged romance photo shoots with male models

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A new trend is emerging in China where young women are paying for staged romantic photo shoots with male models. These sessions, which can cost up to 8,000 yuan for an hour, involve intimate poses and simulate romantic relationships. Lifestyle blogger Xue Dinge recently participated in a 30-minute shoot with two male models for over 4,500 yuan. AI

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Chinese women pay for staged romance photo shoots with male models

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

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

    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 y…

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