Liu Genghong, a Taiwan-born singer, has(surprise) become an online hit for his workout livestreaming (直播) from his home on Douyin, China's version of TikTok. Liu's workout sessions have been so popular that they(break) Douyin's livestreaming record for 2022 so far.
Chinese musician Jay Chou's songs often serveLiu's background music. One of his most-watched workout (routine) is set to "Herbalist Manual" (本草纲目) from Jay Chou's Still Fantasy album. In his livestreams, Liu and his wife exercise and dance to up-beat songs while(explain) and showing their moves. Liu's dance moves look simple, they are often too intense (剧烈) for his audience (follow).
Many netizens even joked that49-year-old was facing a popularity contest with Li Jiaqi, China's "livestreaming king" (know) for his sales tactics ( 策 略 ). "Li Jiaqi empties our wallet, Liu Genghong empties our body," joked a netizen.