{
  "id": 18276366,
  "title": "'He Owned The Stage': South Korean Singer Aoora Sings Bhojpuri Hit 'Lollipop Lagelu' At IIT Kanpur Fest - WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/he-owned-the-stage-south-korean-singer-aoora-sings-bhojpuri-hit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:26:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/he-owned-the-stage-south-korean-singer-aoora-sings-bhojpuri-hit-lollipop-lagelu-at-iit-kanpur-fest-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean singer and rapper Aoora has left IIT Kanpur's Antaragini 2026 festival audience impressed with his energetic performance of the iconic Bhojpuri song Lollipop Lagelu. Known for his vibrant stage presence, Aoora, a Bigg Boss 17 contestant, surprised the crowd with his unique take on the popular track. Originally performed by Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh in 2008, Lollipop Lagelu has since become a beloved Bhojpuri dance number, known for its catchy beats and signature hook. Aoora's performance added a global pop flavour to the Bhojpuri number, featuring him dressed in a striking red kurta with intricate threadwork and white pyjamas. His performance on stage was marked by a high-energy rendition and dance to the song, accompanied by clips that quickly circulated on social media. Aoora expressed gratitude towards the IIT Kanpur audience, saying, \"IIT kanpur!!! you didn’t just watch the showw. YOU MADE THE SHOW. Saranghaeyo.\" The performance received enthusiastic reactions from fans, with many expressing their desire to see Aoora perform at more events across the country.",
  "summary": "South Korean singer and rapper Aoora has left fans impressed with his high-energy performance at IIT Kanpur's annual cultural festival Antaragini 2026. The Bigg Boss 17 contestant surprised the audience by singing and dancing to the iconic Bhojpuri song 'Lollipop Lagelu', with clips from the performance quickly making their way across social media. Known for his vibrant stage presence and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}