From former gymnast to the most searched female streamer overnight.
Liu Fang, 30, was once a famous Chinese gymnast. She won six national championships and six World Cup titles in gymnastics. The media affectionately called her the “balance beam princess.” Unfortunately, a 2012 injury forced her to retire in 2013. Afterward, she studied at Peking University and later became a teacher there.
In early 2024, she signed with a live streaming company and started her career as a streamer. She regularly posts short videos showing off sensual dances. With her attractive looks, friendly face, and stunning figure, Liu Fang quickly gained a large following on social media platforms.
Things were calm until a recent online clash stirred up controversy.
A former colleague commented on one of Liu Fang’s videos, expressing dissatisfaction with her activities, saying they bring a negative image to gymnastics. Liu Fang fired back with the classic comeback, “If you can’t eat grapes, you say they’re sour.”
The back-and-forth comments escalated, sparking heated debates among netizens. Many questioned if such bold dances were fitting for a former national athlete. While she once represented her country, her gymnast label still sticks. Others defended her, saying a pretty girl who doesn’t steal or rob is just working hard to make a living despite her fame.
Liu Fang later went live to address the controversy. She revealed she’s loved dancing since school and her family supports her streaming career. She apologized to fans saying, “My argument wasted everyone’s time. I’m sorry about that.”
In just over two hours, her livestream attracted more than 760,000 viewers and 1.3 million likes. Some say she successfully boosted her personal brand through the drama. Her followers jumped from 50,000 to over a million overnight.
According to News.QQ
