A 10-year-old schoolgirl from Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, has become a viral hit on Chinese social media for her bold dance moves.
The girl, who is named Zhang Xinran (张忻然), became instantly famous this week when a video showing her dancing in the classroom on April 24 spread on social media. The girl’s strong moves, short haircut, and confidence attracted the attention of netizens on Douyin and beyond.
This clip of a confident 10-year-old schoolgirl from Xi'an showing off her dance moves has gone viral overnight. pic.twitter.com/nmS2CkL29j
— What's on Weibo (@WhatsOnWeibo) April 26, 2021
On Weibo, one page dedicated to the topic received over 120 million views over the past few days.
According to Xinran’s mother, the young girl has been confident ever since she was little. Xinran also models and previously walked the catwalk in children’s fashion shows. Xinran is active on Douyin (TikTok), where she’s had an account since 2017.
Although many people online are raving about the young girl’s star quality, there are also those who worry that her sudden rise to online fame could do her more harm than good. Stories of children who went viral on social media do not always end well, as the recent example of the ‘Little Jack Ma’ shows. Some also think that Xiran’s dance moves are “inappropriate.”
Nevertheless, many people are hoping to see Xinran perform on stage. “She is so confident and natural,” some say: “I would definitely buy a ticket to see her perform. “This girl is cool.”
Other people comment on the fact that the girl has short hair. “I was ridiculed at school for having short hair,” one female Weibo user writes: “It’s good to see these esthetics are changing and are more diversified now.”
In 2005, ‘Supergirl’ Li Yuchun was one of the first female pop stars in China to become famous for her boyish appearance, which was a major part of her success. Li was often called ‘handsome’ rather than ‘pretty.’
Many people are now also calling the little Xiran a ‘handsome girl.’
"With confidence, you have won even before you have started" – this girl definitely has it, and she's only 10. > https://t.co/72zgxDyCXV pic.twitter.com/lHkWmIQNZs
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) April 26, 2021
By Manya Koetse
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