Chinese Woman, 60, Starts Gaming To Understand Son’s Obsession, Ends Up Becoming A Viral Gaming Star With 5.27 Lakh Followers

A 60-year-old woman from China has become an unexpected gaming star with over 5.27 lakh followers, transforming a once-opposed hobby into a second career. Zhong Juanjuan, also known as "Auntie Juan," resides in Meizhou, Guangdong province, and dedicates hours to playing computer games while interacting with thousands of viewers online.

She conducts two livestreams daily, each drawing approximately 10,000 viewers. Her journey into gaming began six years ago when her younger son, Suode, started spending significant time playing games at home. After retiring around 10 years ago, Zhong's interest in gaming grew after witnessing her son's passion for the activity. She initially struggled with basic movements and navigational challenges due to her age and declining eyesight, but she persevered and became increasingly comfortable playing computer games.

In 2022, Zhong began livestreaming herself playing games, which quickly attracted attention. Viewers were fascinated by the sight of an older woman confidently playing shooting games while using gaming terminology associated with younger players. One of Zhong's most memorable gaming moments occurred in December 2024 when she participated in an online exhibition match of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Despite being a 59-year-old grandmother, Zhong managed to eliminate a 17-year-old gaming prodigy during the match, leaving viewers surprised and further boosting her popularity online.