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Singer gives out money on stage, audience raises the wrong QR codes

Besties, we’ve been missing out. 👀✨ At a music festival in Xiamen, the biggest reaction didn’t come from the speakers — it came from the crowd.

Besties, we’ve been missing out. 👀✨

At a music festival in Xiamen, the biggest reaction didn’t come from the speakers — it came from the crowd. During the Xiuma Universe Music Festival held on January 10–11, 2026, at Maluan Bay Music Coast in Haicang District, singer YoungCaptain delivered a surprise moment that instantly became a fan favorite 🎶.

Right after finishing his set, he suggested a live giveaway on the spot. The big screen randomly zoomed in on five audience members, and he sent money directly to them by scanning their QR codes. The gesture was meant to thank fans who had saved up to attend the show and to share a positive wish for the year ahead 💸.

The crowd’s reaction was immediate — and hilarious. Phones shot up across the venue as people tried to participate, turning the usual light-stick scene into a glowing field of QR codes. One fan, clearly too ex, accidentally held up a payment code instead of a receiving code, which set off laughter throughout the audience 😂📱.

As he sent the transfers, YoungCaptain read out each winner’s username and added short New Year wishes. Screenshots later shared online confirmed the money went through. Some fans even tipped the winners small amounts afterward, prompting YoungCaptain to joke that they had “already made it,” before asking everyone not to block the show.

YoungCaptain later shared photos from the night on social media with a short message thanking fans for coming to the show. The moment quickly spread online, with many people praising how genuine and fan-focused it felt. No fancy setup, no script — just a small gesture that turned into a festival moment people won’t forget ❤️🎤.

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