Fans break glass door at mall in China trying to see Netflix star Zhang Linghe
Fans broke a glass door outside a shopping centre in Nanning, southern China, on Sunday while trying to see actor Zhang Linghe, who was scheduled to appear at a Molsion eyewear event. The 28-year-old star of the Chinese historical drama Pursuit of Jade was forced to cancel the in-person appearance after crowds became unruly, with videos showing packed crowds on balconies inside the mall. The event was moved online. Zhang Linghe's studio issued a statement apologizing and promising to reimburse travel and accommodation costs for fans who traveled from afar. Molsion said medical check-ups were arranged for fans with minor injuries and that safety measures would be upgraded for future events.
Key facts
- Glass doors shattered outside a shopping centre in Nanning, southern China, on Sunday.
- Fans were waiting to see actor Zhang Linghe, 28, star of Pursuit of Jade.
- Zhang Linghe was due to appear at a Molsion eyewear event.
- The in-person event was cancelled and moved online due to crowd safety concerns.
- Zhang Linghe's studio apologized and will reimburse travel and accommodation costs for fans.
- Molsion arranged medical check-ups for fans with minor injuries.
- Molsion said it would upgrade safety measures for future events.
Entities
Artists
- Zhang Linghe
Institutions
- Molsion
Locations
- Nanning
- China