YouTuber Ray Criticized After Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Private Messages
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- YouTuber Ray, known as "Taiwan's Strongest High School Student," is facing criticism after his ex-girlfriend, model Angi Yang, revealed private messages.
- Yang shared a voice message where Ray said "deducting points from you" after she refused to respond, a phrase that gained notoriety from a recent Taiwanese online controversy.
- Yang used the incident to warn others about "Taiwanese men," sparking online discussion about the interaction.
YouTuber Ray, who gained international fame as "Taiwan's Strongest High School Student" and "Taiwan's Strongest Diplomat," is embroiled in a social media controversy following a public exchange with his ex-girlfriend, model and influencer Angi Yang.
The couple reportedly broke up in March, but Yang recently shared screenshots of their private conversations on Threads. She alluded to a recent online scandal in Taiwan involving a male influencer who allegedly demanded his ex-girlfriend cook him beef noodle soup late at night. Yang posted, "Yesterday I said I don't cook beef noodles, Taiwanese ex-boyfriends also deduct points after breaking up, beware of Taiwanese men."
Yesterday I said I don't cook beef noodles, Taiwanese ex-boyfriends also deduct points after breaking up, beware of Taiwanese men.
Yang then revealed a direct message exchange where Ray sent her a voice note. When Yang responded with "Let's talk later," Ray replied, "Deducting points from you." This phrase, "ๆฃไฝ ๅๆธ" (kรฒu nว fฤn shรน), became a point of contention, as it mirrors a comment made by another Taiwanese influencer in a recent viral dispute. Ray's use of the phrase, seemingly referencing the online trend, has drawn mixed reactions.
Netizens commented that while Ray might have been joking or referencing the popular meme, his delivery was perceived as insensitive or "clueless." Some questioned the appropriateness of using such a phrase with an ex-partner, even if the interaction appeared friendly. The incident has sparked discussions online about relationship dynamics and the impact of viral internet culture on personal interactions.
Deducting points from you
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.