Chinese Male Idol Occupies Another Passenger’s Seat on High-Speed Train

Chinese pop singer Li Qz, also known as Li Quan哲 (Lee QZ, ELY), sparked widespread public backlash after occupying another passenger’s assigned seat on a China Railway High-speed train, according to reports published by the Chinese media outlet Southern Metropolis Daily.

Seat Occupancy Dispute on High-Speed Rail

When the ticket holder checked their ticket number and approached the singer to resolve the issue, Li refused to give up the seat. Sources report that the performer remained seated by the window wearing a face mask while an accompanying staff member repeatedly told the ticket holder, “We are also in this seat” and “It’s only for one more stop,” while refusing to vacate the area.

Organizer Booking Errors and Disproven Claims

The high-speed rail tickets for Li were arranged by “Yingzhi Entertainment,” the event organizer for an upcoming appearance by the singer, as reported by Southern Metropolis Daily. The company issued a statement claiming, “Li Qz’s tickets were booked in bulk through a platform by us. After the purchase was completed, we received a booking success notification from the platform and confirmed that the seat information was correct, so he and his accompanying staff sat in those seats based on that seat information.”

Yingzhi Entertainment further asserted that a seat change must have occurred later without their notification, describing the reassignments as an “unexpected glitch during the ticketing process.” However, this narrative collapsed when the Shijiazhuang Passenger Transport District—under the China Railway Beijing Group—publicly clarified that the train’s seating arrangements experienced zero modifications across the entire journey after the initial ticket issuance.

Public Criticism and Potential Legal Consequences

Southern Metropolis Daily criticized the organizer’s response in its commentary, stating that “Yingzhi Entertainment completely lost face.” The commentary noted that while initial defenses claimed bookings were altered post-purchase, those explanations ignored actual facts. “To cover up one lie, one must use numerous lies to patch things up,” the article stated, questioning whether the agency considered the potential legal liabilities of shifting their own operational mistakes onto a public transportation agency to protect a celebrity’s image.

While occupying seats on high-speed rail lines is not an isolated occurrence, the commentary emphasized that expecting to evade legal accountability after public outrage erupts is unrealistic. Provisions within China’s Civil Code and Public Security Administration Punishments Law explicitly outline fines or detentions for individuals who disrupt order aboard public transportation networks. Consequently, Chinese social media platforms have been flooded with severe criticism directed at both Li and Yingzhi Entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was involved in the high-speed rail seat dispute?

Chinese pop singer Li Qz (Lee QZ, ELY) and his accompanying staff were involved in occupying a passenger’s seat, with travel arrangements managed by event organizer Yingzhi Entertainment, according to Southern Metropolis Daily.

Did the railway company change the train seats as the organizer claimed?

No. According to the Shijiazhuang Passenger Transport District of China Railway Beijing Group, the train experienced no seat changes throughout the entire route after the tickets were issued.

What legal repercussions could result from occupying train seats improperly?

As noted by Southern Metropolis Daily, China’s Civil Code and Public Security Administration Punishments Law stipulate that individuals who disrupt public transport order can face penalties such as fines or administrative detention.