Asmongold's Global Fame: HasanAbi Stunned by Streamer's Massive Following in China, Fueled by Black Myth: Wukong & Bilibili Resurgence

Asmongold's Unexpected Chinese Following Stuns HasanAbi and the Internet

The internet recently buzzed over popular streamer Hasan "HasanAbi" Piker's incredulous reaction to learning about fellow content creator Asmongold's massive global following, particularly in China. Despite Asmongold being a household name in Western gaming circles, consistently ranking among Twitch's most-watched streamers and boasting millions of loyal viewers across Twitch and YouTube, his reach into the Chinese market came as a shock even to him.

HasanAbi's Viral Disbelief

HasanAbi's stunned disbelief, captured in a viral clip where he exclaimed, "They know fu**kin Asmongold...that's so strange...no one from China should know who Asmongold is," perfectly encapsulated the unexpected nature of this cross-cultural phenomenon. Asmongold, renowned for his World of Warcraft streams and candid personality, has primarily cultivated his devoted fanbase in North America and Europe.

Asmongold Discovers His Bilibili Empire

However, Asmongold himself only recently grasped the extent of his influence in China. During a January 2025 stream, while browsing his subreddit, he stumbled upon a revelation: a screenshot from Bilibili, China's prominent video-sharing platform akin to YouTube, showcasing a dedicated category filled with his content. The sheer volume of views, with clips garnering hundreds of thousands, like "460,000 views," left him visibly astonished, prompting a genuine, "Oh my f**king god! And there’s pages of this sh*t?"

The Black Myth: Wukong Connection and Bilibili Ban

A significant factor in his newfound viral presence on Bilibili appears to be his frank commentary on the highly anticipated game, Black Myth: Wukong. His opinions, especially surrounding the game's controversial loss to Astro Bot, resonated deeply within the global gaming community, including China.

Ironically, Asmongold had previously faced a two-year ban from Bilibili, which he attributed to past criticisms of China. He now humorously speculates that his positive reception of Black Myth: Wukong might have been the catalyst for his reinstatement, joking, "I was banned until Black Myth Wukong came out, and I liked it so much that they decided to unban me." This unexpected surge in popularity highlights the increasingly interconnected nature of modern gaming audiences, transcending geographical and even digital boundaries.