In a shocking turn of events, American streamer and co-owner of Kick, Adin Ross, recently set the internet ablaze with a controversial stunt that saw him interviewing a fake Kim Jong Un during a live YouTube stream. The audacious move was aimed at boosting viewership on his channel, and it undeniably succeeded.
After days of teasing and anticipation, Mr. Ross finally introduced the purported Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, during a live stream. The spectacle attracted an astounding audience of more than 300,000 live viewers at its peak, marking an all-time high for his concurrent viewership, according to Stream Charts.
Dexerto, a prominent gaming and entertainment news outlet, reported that the Kim Jong Un impersonator was none other than Howard X, a professional impersonator known for his appearances on Cameo, a platform where individuals can hire actors to deliver personalized messages. To add to the intrigue, Mr. Ross even invited Andrew Tate to the stream.
The internet’s reaction to this daring stunt has been polarized. While some netizens labeled it “outrageous,” others commended the audacity and creativity behind the idea, even suggesting that Mr. Ross should give his editors a raise.
One YouTube user commented, “How none of us saw this coming is absolutely outrageous.” Another wrote, “Still can’t believe that people actually thought it was gonna be the actual Kim.” A third user marveled, “This man fooled the whole internet.”
Meanwhile, amidst the online frenzy, the real Kim Jong Un has recently concluded his trip to Russia, expressing “heartfelt thanks” to President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s tour of Russia’s far east had raised concerns in the West about the possibility of nuclear-armed Pyongyang providing Moscow with weapons for its involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Adin Ross’s bold move has left a lasting mark on the YouTube landscape, setting a new record for concurrent viewership. However, it also ignited a fiery debate across the internet, leaving people divided over whether such stunts should be celebrated or condemned in the ever-evolving world of online content creation.
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