A viral boy band born online is trying to prove it's more than an internet stunt, not just to their fans, but to U.S.immigration officials.After a packed New York City show, Evan Papier, Anthony Key and Zachary Sobania of the famous TikTok group known as Boy Throb told Fox News Digital that their quest to bring bandmate Darshan Magdum from India to America is far more serious than a viral bit.Boy Throb, a pop outfit that boasts 1.3 million followers on TikTok and 916,000 on Instagram, has made it its mission to win a Grammy.
The group's social media pages are full of videos of the members singing and dancing to covers of popular songs, plus a few originals, as well as immigration updates set to familiar tracks.They typically appear wearing pink tracksuits and bright yellow sneakers, with Magdum joining the videos via green screen or a cutaway.DRUMMER DETAINED BY CBP BEFORE FLIGHT TO EUROPE FOR BAND'S TOURZachary Sobania, left, Evan Papier, center, and Anthony Key, right, prepare for Throbchella presented by Air.Sobania holds a cutout of Darshan Magdum's head.
Magdum, the fourth member of the band, is stuck in India.(Matt Weinberger / Air)But before Boy Throb brings home the golden gramophone, they want to ensure Magdum can join the others on U.S.
soil.Known for posting covers of American radio hits in front of a green screen, Magdum submitted his petition for an O-1 nonimmigrant visa and was met with a request for evidence (RFE), an official notice stating that his application needed clarification before a final decision can be made.The band wrote the song "Number One Boy," which it called a "love letter to America," in response.
Other releases include the breezy "Can't Stop The Throb" and the anti-bullying anthem "Finger." But to prove their fans were real, the members wanted to bring their performance off social media and into the real world, they said.Thus, "Throbchella presented by Air," in collaboration with Air Creative Operations platform, was born, in a ...