SINGAPORE, Dec. 5 -- A host club in Singapore's central business district has become a nightly draw for women seeking companionship, karaoke and drinking games, according to Channel News Asia (CNA).

The Gentleman Club, where male staff serve a mostly female clientele, is modelled after similar establishments in Japan. Hosts perform onstage, facilitate games, and provide company to patrons, but all interactions are strictly non-sexual.

The club is among the first in Singapore to actively promote itself on social media, with its Instagram page boasting over 11,000 followers. Owner Glenn told CNA that social media helps attract customers from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and China, although some hosts prefer not to appear publicly for fear...