Douyin Set To Ban Excessive Filters; Live Streamers May Face Penalties or Permanent Bans

New rules circulating online state that starting Jan 1, creators who distort their looks risk reduced traffic or account shutdown. Douyin, the Chinese counterpart of TikTok, has reportedly introduced a new ban aimed at forcing live streamers to present a more authentic version of themselves. According to multiple viral posts, starting January 1, live stream hosts will no longer be allowed...

“Relax! I’m Still Alive”: 74-Yr-Old HK Actor Joins Douyin to Prove He’s Not Dead

Rumours of Kent Cheng's death had been so rampant even his loyal fans believed them. It seems ironic that veteran TVB actor Kent Cheng, best known for his iconic role as 'Fat Cat' in The Misadventures of Fat Cat, recently joined Douyin... all to clear up rumours of his apparent death. In his first video, the 74-year-old actor, sporting...

Joey Yung’s Estranged Dad Is Now A Douyin Content Creator Who Owns A Van Pick-Up Service

Joey's dad Yung Jin Hui abandoned the star when she was only 15, and once incurred a HK$300K (S$51K) debt in 2014, which Joey refused to be responsible for. Is Hong Kong singer Joey Yung's biological father on his way to becoming an influencer? Recently, Hong Kong media reported that the Douyin account named "Hui Ge-Yue Gang Ao...

New Beauty Trend In China Sees Women Wearing Pomelo Peel As A Cap To Achieve Fuller Looking Hair

If it works, it works? From using face tape to achieve a V-shaped jawline, to getting the perfect nose contour with the help of a flashlight, Chinese social media sites are a treasure trove of beauty hacks. How far would you go to achieve a fuller-looking head of hair? Well, if you’re not bothered about placing something edible on...