Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi went viral for the massive crowd at their fansign event in Guangzhou, China on June 21, 2025.
What was supposed to be a simple fansign quickly turned chaotic. Photos and videos showed fans packed on all five floors of a busy shopping mall. Fans squeezed into balconies, escalators, and stairways just to see the duo on the ground floor.
Some fans reportedly waited up to 11 hours in line. Netizens believe Irene’s Chinese fanbase made up about 90% of the crowd, highlighting her huge popularity.
Their princess-like outfits also caught attention, adding to the event’s viral buzz.
“Irene’s personal Chinese fanbase is honestly stronger and bigger than most male idols under SM.”
— Comment on Pann“They’re really popular with Chinese fans. Especially Irene… she’s on another level.”
— Pann user
The turnout shocked many online, with thousands of views on viral posts and fans praising the duo’s visuals and Irene’s dominance in China.
This fansign event has set a new bar for K-pop crowd sizes, proving Irene and Seulgi’s power in the Chinese market.
