CNBC AI News – In a remarkable display of digital dominance, the verified Douyin account of acclaimed mathematician We Dongyi has surged past the 20 million follower mark. His inaugural video, a simple greeting, has already garnered over 12 million likes and over 1.23 million comments, underscoring a level of virality rarely witnessed.
Known affectionately as “God Wei” and the “Monk of Peking University’s Mathematics Department,” We Dongyi joined the platform on June 5th.
The video, released late on June 6th, features a straightforward message: “Hello everyone, my name is We Dongyi, this is my account.” This concise 4-second clip proved to be an instant hit, attracting 8 million followers in just one day, catapulting him to the top of the platform’s influencer hierarchy upon entry.
The comment section of We Dongyi’s debut video is filled with messages of encouragement and well wishes, particularly from students and parents alike, as they prepare for upcoming examinations.
Sources confirm this is indeed the official account of We Dongyi, established with assistance from his family.
The platform will serve as a conduit for the mathematician to share content related to mathematics, creating opportunities for his interaction with a wider audience.
We Dongyi, born in 1991, entered Peking University’s School of Mathematical Sciences in 2010. After completing his undergraduate degree in 2014, he pursued a Ph.D. at the same university. He continued his research as a postdoctoral fellow at the International Center for Mathematical Research in Beijing, before joining Peking University’s School of Mathematical Sciences in 2019.
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