China agony aunt influencer gains 3.5 million fans by critiquing ‘love-brained’ adults

A Chinese influencer known for her hysterical online rants aimed at “waking up” so-called love-brained adults stuck in toxic relationships has attracted a huge army of followers.

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The influencer, known as Xiakespeare, a play on the name William Shakespeare, has amassed more than 3.5 million followers in just two weeks.

She launched her account on January 23.

Xiakespeare quickly went viral for her videos which feature her wearing a white lab coat and sporting a unique twin-tail hairstyle.

She plays the role of a psychological counsellor receiving “clients” who share their relationship difficulties.

Sharp-tongued influencer Xiakespeare offers some of her high-octane advice. Photo: 36kr
Sharp-tongued influencer Xiakespeare offers some of her high-octane advice. Photo: 36kr

In the videos, her clients are often emotionally charged, while she uses sharp language and her distinctive Minnan accent in a bid to shake them out of their “love-brained” state.

  

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