IShowSpeed's China livestreams take global social media by storm
- samuelsukhnandan
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
Updated: 23 minutes ago
American internet sensation IShowSpeed is making a splash across global social media with his marathon livestreams of his China tour. With over 37 million followers, this Gen Z video creator is offering an unfiltered view of China, captivating audiences worldwide.
Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, has been nicknamed "Hyperthyroid Bro" by Chinese netizens for his boundless energy and expressive reactions. As he travels through China, he continues to deliver viral moments, drawing millions of viewers.
During his trip, Speed has explored a matchmaking corner in Shanghai, performed backflips on the Great Wall, and learned martial arts at the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province. He was amazed by the uninterrupted livestream signal in a high-speed rail tunnel and was excited to be recognized in the streets.
In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Speed had his face painted like a panda, experienced traditional Chinese acupuncture, and was hilariously startled by the fire-spitting and face-changing stunts of Sichuan Opera. His Chengdu livestream alone drew about 8 million viewers, with some short clips surpassing 10 million views.
His latest livestream from Chongqing has gained more than 450,000 views within 15 hours on YouTube. Known for its dramatic elevation changes and layered urban design, the so-called "8D Magical City" offered a stunning experience. Speed rode the monorail through a residential building at Liziba Station, took the 112-meter-long Crown Grand Escalator, and even got a haircut at a local barbershop.
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