Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed, has hit 37,000,000 subscribers during his ongoing visit to China.
On March 18, IShowSpeed (Speed) announced via his social media accounts that he would be heading on a new tour. In the video, we see the popular YouTuber and streamer following a trail of golden fire, leading him to a dragon. Finally, at the culmination of the video, his Asia tour is confirmed, with China on the cards.
Following this, on March 24, Speed touched down in Shanghai, and since then he has been on a rollercoaster journey through the country.
IShowSpeed’s time in China shows the streamer’s influence is global
During his time in China, Speed has been doing a lot. As always, Speed walks the streets and is inundated with fans. All of this is done while live streaming, as millions around the world join in to witness his interactions. Obviously, with a new culture surrounding him, Speed must try the food – and has definitely been taken aback by some.
Speed first tried China’s Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) before switching to dumplings and ramen noodles later on in his stream.
During his streaming adventure, Speed continued to explore the country, running into hundreds of fans – who gave him an entourage. He also had multiple various interactions, and below are some of the funnier ones.
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With his love for sports, especially football, of course, Speed was seen playing with both fans and China's celebrities alike. But the best moment has to be the clip below which extends to Speed’s love for footballing legend, Cristiano Ronaldo.
One of the biggest aspects of Speed’s stream came towards the end when the YouTuber reached an amazing new milestone. While talking to some fans, he realized that he was about to reach 37,000,000 subscribers on his channel – and, of course, celebrated with his customary backflip.
A possible collaboration with Jackie Chan
Another amazing moment from his stream came when Speed confirmed that he would potentially be working with the star, Jackie Chan.
"Me and Jackie Chan is in the works. I gotta meet this cat. Jackie Chan is like the King of China.”
With Speed already having some brilliant collaborations over the years, one like this could boost his stunning career even more. At the end of the day, Speed completed yet another fantastic livestream, reaching a massive goal, encountering tons of his fans in China, and enjoying the culture of a new place.
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