Fans broke a glass door and rushed into a venue on Sunday to see actor Zhang Lingge in person [1].
The incident highlights the intense level of celebrity fandom in China, where the intersection of global streaming success and physical brand events can lead to dangerous crowd surges.
Zhang Lingge, known for his role in the Netflix series "Pursuit of Jade," was visiting the MixC mall in Nanning, Guangxi, China [1], [2]. The actor was appearing at a brand event promoting his series when the crowd became uncontrollable [1], [3].
Witnesses said that fans smashed through a glass door and stampeded into the venue in an attempt to reach the star [2], [3]. The breach occurred on May 31, 2026 [1], [2].
Security at the MixC mall was unable to prevent the surge as the crowd pushed forward to get a closer look at the actor [1], [3]. Video of the incident showed the moment the glass shattered under the pressure of the crowd [1].
While the event was intended to promote the Netflix production, the chaos resulted in property damage and a security breach at the shopping center [2], [3]. No reports of injuries were included in the initial accounts of the event [1], [2].
Zhang Lingge has seen a rise in international visibility following the distribution of his work on global platforms like Netflix [1]. This increased popularity often results in high-density gatherings during public appearances in major Chinese cities like Nanning [2].
“Fans broke a glass door and rushed into a venue on Sunday to see actor Zhang Lingge in person.”
This event underscores the volatility of 'idol culture' in East Asia, where the scale of fandom can quickly outpace the security infrastructure of commercial venues. As Chinese productions gain more traction on global platforms like Netflix, the demand for physical access to stars increases, creating significant safety risks for both the public and the performers during promotional tours.
