When a concert proposal becomes others' problem

花几千看演唱会,凭啥看你求婚?

Round Table China

2026-10-13

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A concert proposal meant to be romantic. But instead, it sparked outrage. In Beijing, a couple's onstage engagement blocked fans' views and triggered a viral debate. When does sharing your joy come at someone else's expense? And who gets to draw the line? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • You're listening to Roundtable.

  • I'm Steve Hatherly.

  • Today, I'm with Yushin and Yushan.

  • Coming up.

  • A concert, a proposal, a wedding dress, and a whole lot of flying candy.

  • Sounds like a viral love story, does it not?

  • Except the internet is not swooning, it's furious.

  • At a concert in Beijing, a couple's mid-performance engagement didn't get cheers.

  • It got shouted down by fans who couldn't see the stage.

  • The clip blew up, it racked up over 100 million views,

  • and it ignited a surprisingly bitter fight over public proposals and the right to do what cheers.

  • We'll talk about it.

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  • Imagine you're at a sold-out concert and your favorite singer is performing

  • and suddenly the couple sitting in front of you gets engaged.