It’s no surprise that fans would spend a fortune to support and meet their favourite artists. Recently, an influencer went viral for disclosing how much she spent to get a glimpse of actor Zhang Linghe (张凌赫) in China.
Earlier this week, Amy (Amy北美生存指南), a wealthy Taiwanese influencer based in the United States, garnered attention after sharing her “star-chasing” guide. The influencer recently travelled from the US to Hengdian, China, specifically to meet Zhang Linghe, who was filming in the area. Amy’s video shares the steps she took to ensure she met the actor, as well as the total cost of her trip.
According to Amy, the first step of meeting actors, particularly on filming sets, is to obtain what she calls the “big plan” notice. The notice is a production itinerary that lists the filming locations and the actors’ schedules. However, Amy never disclosed how or where she obtained the itinerary. Nevertheless, after confirming the schedule, she then booked her flight from the US to China.
Next is accommodation, which would vary in cost depending on where you stay. However, since hotel availability in Hengdian can be unpredictable, Amy had a third party help book suites. She noted that using a booking service costs RMB1,500 (approximately RM865) extra for what she had to pay for the room. After confirming her schedule, flight and accommodation, now comes the most important part of “star-chasing”, queuing.
In her video, Amy notes that having a good waiting spot is important to get the best view. Usually, fans would wait from the night before the filming to get the best seat. However, the influencer instead hired a queuing service where an individual queued in her place. She also paid an extra fee to ensure a front-row spot where Zhang Linghe would walk by. Some services can even secure a spot up to the last hour.
Shockingly, after all that effort and hours of waiting over three days, Amy revealed that she only saw Zhang Linghe in person for a total of 30 seconds. Regardless, the influencer said the experience was worth it. She also revealed the total cost of her “star-chasing” trip to be around NT$67,730 (approximately RM8,460) for three people, or RM2,820 per person, excluding the international airfare.
Netizens have reacted to the video, expressing awe at the money and effort Amy would put into seeing Zhang Linghe in person. Would you spend thousands just for a glimpse of your favourite celebrity?
Sources: XiaoHongShu, China Press, Woah.my
