24-year-old Chinese male star Ling Chao rose to fame through the talent show "Idol Producer" and later debuted with the boy group "ONER." With his handsome looks and extraordinary talent, he enjoys high popularity. Unexpectedly, he was recently revealed to have hit a fan at a high-speed railway station and even angrily smashed the fan's phone. Footage of the incident stirred heated discussion online. In response, his agency stated that the fan in question was a long-term stalker, a so-called 'sasaeng' (obsessive fan), and Ling Chao only acted after enduring for a long time.
On December 30, 2025, a video of Ling Chao losing his temper at a high-speed rail station went viral online. The footage showed him forcefully knocking a fan's phone out of their hand, then grabbing the fan's hand and hat, causing the fan to lose balance and fall backwards. Staff members quickly intervened to prevent the conflict from escalating.
Another video showed Ling Chao in an underground parking lot. He suddenly opened his car door, grabbed a fan blocking the doorway and taking pictures, snatched their phone, and threw it far away before returning to his car. The videos instantly caused an uproar online, with opinions such as, "It's not right for a celebrity to hit someone," and "Although sasaeng behavior is bad, Ling Chao’s reaction was also inappropriate." However, some fans sided with Ling Chao, saying obsessive fans don’t deserve any leniency: "He already didn’t want his photos taken—just throwing the phone was already merciful," arguing that Ling Chao did nothing wrong.
Regarding the incident of Ling Chao laying hands on the fan, his agency responded by saying that the fan was a long-term stalker, and Ling Chao only grabbed the fan’s phone, without any physical violence. The two parties have subsequently negotiated and reached compensation for the damaged phone. #
Source: NOWnews Entertainment