Core Viewpoint - The news highlights a significant trust crisis in the influencer economy, particularly focusing on the popular singer "Wangzai Xiaoqiao" who faced a massive fanbase drop due to controversies surrounding ticket pricing and authenticity of her performances [1]. Group 1: Fanbase and Social Media Impact - "Wangzai Xiaoqiao" experienced a loss of 3.08 million followers from her 23 million fan account on Douyin between July 25-28, with a peak loss of 1.2 million followers in a single day, marking a record for influencer downfall speed [1]. - The singer issued an apology on July 26, acknowledging the criticisms and promising to enhance content review and promote positive values [1]. - Despite the apology, the statement was criticized for having a high plagiarism rate of 97.18%, leading to further backlash from the public [1]. Group 2: Event and Performance Controversies - The planned "masked concert" on August 9 was postponed due to "artist health reasons," with ticket prices ranging from 268 yuan to 968 yuan, which had already faced scrutiny for being perceived as exploiting fans [10]. - The concert was set to feature 90% cover songs and no live performance visibility, raising questions about the authenticity of the event [10]. - A controversy arose regarding the original singer of the song "Nianlun," with "Wangzai Xiaoqiao" asserting a claim that contradicted the established rights of the original artist, leading to public disputes and further damaging her reputation [13][15][17].