The King of Live Streaming, Korekore, Joins the TikTok Event
Known as the "Spokesperson of the Internet," popular streamer Korekore participated in TikTok's "Shield Event." This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sanrio's My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi. Korekore entered the "Diamond Division," hosting daily live streams to encourage viewers to support him in winning a special shield.
Suspicion Arises Over Unusual Ranking
Despite attracting tens of thousands of viewers per stream, Korekore noticed that some streamers with significantly fewer viewers were ranking high. One particularly suspicious competitor was "Pineapple," who, despite low viewership, had accumulated an unusually large number of points.
Pineapple’s Fraudulent Activity Uncovered
Through investigation, Korekore discovered evidence that Pineapple was using "organized voting" and "external tools" to unfairly boost their ranking. With information provided by his viewers, he exposed the fraudulent activity in his live stream, urging people to spread the word.
Distrust Towards TikTok's Management
Upon reporting the issue to TikTok's management, Korekore was met with vague responses, deepening his distrust. He even considered quitting TikTok, expressing his frustration with their lack of action. Viewers also voiced their disappointment, questioning the platform's integrity.
Korekore’s History of Exposing Scandals
Korekore has a long history of exposing fraud and controversies, earning him the title of "Internet Detective." In 2022, he uncovered fraudulent voting by a major YouTuber, causing a huge public reaction. His investigative efforts have made a significant impact on Japan’s online community.
Reactions from Fans and Viewers
Fans praised Korekore’s keen eye for exposing fraud, with comments like "As expected, Korekore sees through everything" and "TikTok needs to take responsibility." Others expressed concern, saying, "I’d be sad if he quits TikTok," highlighting his influence in the streaming world.
What’s Next for the TikTok Shield Event?
The exposure of fraud raises questions about TikTok’s management. If fairness is not upheld, it may impact future streaming events. All eyes are now on how TikTok will handle Pineapple’s misconduct.
Korekore’s Future Activities
Korekore continues to play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the internet. Many are watching to see whether TikTok will implement changes and how Korekore will continue his streaming career in response to this controversy.
