Viral Livestream Clip Sparks Online Division
A short video clip circulated widely across social media platforms in August 2026, bearing captions that stated Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang “slapped each other” during a broadcast. According to social media commentary analyzed by Koreaboo, the 6.8 million views triggered immediate concern and criticism from users across X (formerly Twitter).
Several social media users condemned the perceived physical contact. User @tensorfied_ posted, “to each their own but i would never ever tolerate a man raising his hand at me,” while @cchuanverse added, “Girl leave him or leave us out of it đ on live is crazy.” User @pinkshonour wrote, “This is very weird. A man should never feel comfortable putting his hands on you idc.”
Fans and Defenders Reveal Full Context
According to counter-posts from supporters sharing the unedited broadcast footage, the initial viral clip removed crucial context from the stream. Fans explained that the couple was participating in a voluntary slap game chosen by Yiyang.
Supporters argued that the shortened video functioned as a clip farm designed to generate negative narratives. User @lemonyasi stated, “Yâall are falling for clip farms made by marketing accounts taking shit out of context to smear people. They were playing a game and this was yiyangâs idea btw you guys donât know anything đ.” User @verdXcosmic pointed to the couple’s established dynamic, noting that Tao previously launched a menstrual pad company for women after Yiyang expressed discomfort with existing products. Another user, @noviaini, emphasized, “Tao x Yiyang were just playing a slap game for fun. y’all stop reaching & creating negative narratives out of nothing. smh!”
Did you know?
Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang officially married in 2024 after years of public speculation, later sharing details of their formal wedding ceremony with fans in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tao and Xu Yiyang actually fight on livestream?
No. According to unedited footage shared by fans, the couple was voluntarily playing a game during their broadcast rather than engaging in a real dispute.
When did Tao and Xu Yiyang get married?
According to reports from Koreaboo, the former SM Entertainment idols and K-pop industry figures married in 2024.
Why did the viral video cause controversy?
A short clip captioned with claims that the couple “slapped each other” accumulated over 6.8 million views, leading some viewers to criticize the physical interaction before full context emerged.
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