You Chong's profile picture (left) and when she appeared in person to receive the award.
PETALING JAYA: A popular gaming streamer from China has surprised thousands of her fans with her appearance when she turned up in person to receive an award, which differs somewhat from the profile picture she uses.
You Chong, received the Top 12 Most Popular Streamer Award from the creators of QQ Speed, an online racing game.
Known for her engaging content and clear explanation of her racing technique, the gamer-turned-influencer has a substantial fan base.
Her fans were delighted to see their favourite streamer honoured but they were in for a surprise during the award ceremony in Taicang, Jiangsu province, China, on Jan 19.
You Chong, whose name means "young pet", delivered a brief speech, thanking the organisers.
Silence fell over the venue when she concluded her speech, with both live and online audiences stunned by her appearance.
This was the first time seeing You Chong in person as they had only seen her profile picture.
This sparked a flurry of reactions on social media.
Some accused You Chong of deceiving them by using a false image while others defended her, saying her skills and engaging approach should be praised rather than bothering about how she looks.
