Sister Hong takes over social media: Internet cross-dresses as China's ‘Red Uncle' who secretly filmed explicit videos with 1000 men

Time of India

6 days ago

The internet rarely takes things seriously, and in yet another bizarre trend sweeping social media, users are now cross-dressing as 'Sister Hong,' aka China's infamous 'Red Uncle.' Yep, that "Red Old Man" who went viral for reportedly disguising himself as a woman to engage in intimate encounters with over 1,000 individuals, allegedly sharing videos of these encounters online.
So, who is Red Uncle, aka Sister Hong, and why has he suddenly become an internet sensation?
Earlier this month, a middle-aged Chinese man sparked global outrage after it was revealed he had allegedly cross-dressed as a woman to lure hundreds of unsuspecting men into intimate encounters, many of which were secretly filmed and shared online.
The bizarre case first gained traction on Chinese social media platform Weibo, where users claimed the man, reportedly in his 60s, had filmed sexual encounters with as many as 1,691 men, most of them heterosexual, at his home. Alongside widespread concerns about HIV transmission and marital infidelity, the videos reportedly racked up millions of views online, turning the scandal into one of the most viral and disturbing internet stories in China this year.
The man, nicknamed 'Sister Hong' or 'Red Uncle' by netizens, was later arrested by police in Nanjing's Jiangning district. Authorities confirmed that a cross-dressing man surnamed Jiao had been taken into custody on suspicion of spreading obscene material. However, police pushed back against several viral claims, clarifying that Jiao was 38 years old, not 60, and denying reports that he had intimate encounters with over a thousand men, though they did not offer a specific number.
Despite official corrections, the internet frenzy hasn't slowed down, with users continuing to parody the 'Red Uncle' figure across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Internet starts dressing up as China's Red Uncle, and it's as weird as it sounds
The internet is now cross-dressing as Red Uncle—aka Sister Hong—turning one of China's most bizarre scandals into a full-blown meme. While Sister Hong allegedly had hundreds of victims, he stuck to one now-iconic outfit: a black round-neck jumper, pleated bronze and brown skirts, shiny black bellies, and a wig with bangs glossier than a K-pop photocard. That fit has officially become the internet's new obsession, and don't be surprised if this Halloween, Sister Hong is everywhere.
As for the makeup? He kept it low-effort but unmistakable: a ghostly layer of the whitest foundation possible and bright red lips that sealed the look.
Several viral clips of Sister Hong doing a little dance have also been making the rounds—in them, the 38-year-old strikes poses that feel more C-pop (if not K-pop) coded, all part of his bizarre strategy to lure in 'customers.'
Now, the internet is fully leaning in, recreating the viral look and turning it into a meme. From living rooms to grocery stores, markets, and even airport terminals, people are dressing up as Sister Hong and taking the bizarre trend to the streets. Check out several examples below:
While Sister Hong continues to dominate social media, it's worth noting that this is a deeply bizarre and troubling scandal. Videos allegedly featuring men involved with him have also surfaced online, raising serious concerns about consent and the privacy of those individuals.
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