Is Harry Styles & Emily Ratajkowski's Tokyo Kiss Just a PR Hookup?
Fans are not sure if Styles and Ratajkowski's kiss was sincere.
The video of Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski passionately kissing on the streets of Tokyo with a John Legend song playing in the background went viral earlier this week.
Fans have been speculating about whether the two were merely having fun or if they were about to announce they were going steady now. However, not everyone is convinced by the romantic narrative of the video, suggesting that its release may serve a more prosaic purpose.
Some fans argue that the sudden appearance of the video is undoubtedly a publicity stunt, with Styles and Ratajkowski's PR teams capitalising on the viral sensation.
Although fans cannot pinpoint the exact purpose behind releasing this private video, both Styles and Ratajkowski have seen a surge in popularity since it got leaked.
Additionally, some people believe that even the choice of filming location could be a hoax. It is widely known that public displays of affection are uncommon in Japanese culture, so the couple's actions would undoubtedly draw significant attention.
Furthermore, longtime fans of Styles contend that such behaviour is uncharacteristic of the former One Direction member. They point out that the star has always been private about his new relationships, not even holding hands for the first few months, let alone kissing in public.
Nevertheless, not all fans believe the video is a PR stunt. They argue that both Styles and Ratajkowski are already incredibly popular and would not need to resort to such tactics to generate more hype. With Styles being one of the world's most popular singers and Ratajkowski, a top model, the idea that they would participate in such a stunt for more popularity seems far-fetched to some fans.
In conclusion, most fans still believe the kiss was a spontaneous ending to a night of fun and drinking rather than a calculated PR event.