Chinese actor Zhang Linghe was forced to scrap a major brand appearance on Sunday after a massive crowd of fans turned a shopping center event into chaos.
The 27-year-old actor and model was scheduled to appear at a Molsion eyewear event in Nanning, a city in southern China, when thousands of excited fans packed the venue hoping to catch a glimpse of the television heartthrob.
But the situation quickly spiraled out of control.
Fans of actor Zhang Linghe overcrowded a brand event at a Nanning mall yesterday, shattering a glass door and causing minor injuries to 5 people. The event was canceled, and his studio later apologized, promising full reimbursement for fans' travel and accommodation expenses. pic.twitter.com/4jnzRDdDIj
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) June 1, 2026
According to reports and videos shared on social media, fans surged toward the entrance as the doors opened. The force of the crowd was so intense that the glass entrance doors shattered, leaving five people injured.
Footage from inside the mall also showed fans crowding balconies and upper levels of the shopping center, with many trying to get a better view of the star.
The brand event was eventually canceled for safety reasons and moved online instead.
Zhang’s studio later said it would reimburse fans who had traveled to attend the appearance. Molsion also said it had arranged medical checks for those who suffered minor injuries and promised to strengthen safety measures at future events.
The frightening scene shows just how intense Zhang’s fanbase has become as his star continues to rise far beyond China.
Zhang Linghe has become one of Chinese television’s biggest breakout names in recent years. He has appeared in several hit dramas, including Love Between Fairy and Devil, The Princess Royal, and Pursuit of Jade, all of which helped boost his popularity with international viewers on Netflix.
What was supposed to be a glamorous eyewear promotion instead became a startling reminder of the frenzy that can follow today’s biggest streaming-era stars.
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