China’s Newest Dating Craze: Real-Life Meetups With Virtual Boyfriends

During the pandemic, women across China became infatuated with the dashing male characters in a series of viral video games. Now, many are hiring cosplayers to bring their digital beaus to life.

China’s Newest Dating Craze: Real-Life Meetups With Virtual Boyfriends TOPICS Subscribe to our newsletter By signing up, you agree to our Terms Of Use. FOLLOW US About Us | Contribute | Contact Us | Sitemap FEATURES China’s Newest Dating Craze: Real-Life Meetups With Virtual Boyfriends During the pandemic, women across China became infatuated with the dashing male characters in a series of viral video games. Now, many are hiring cosplayers to bring their digital beaus to life. By Wu Peiyue Mar 31, 2023 # gaming # sex & relationships # subculture Rynee Ren’s first date with Zuo Ran was everythi

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