Guangdang, a cat with a distinctive appearance marked by deep folds between her nose and lips, began when her owner, 28-year-old Han, started sharing videos of her meowing for food on social media two years ago. What started as a simple way to document Guangdang’s daily life turned into an online sensation, with the cat amassing over 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 380,000 fans on Xiaohongshu.

Guangdang’s sad yet heartwarming expression, paired with her insatiable passion for food, has endeared her to fans worldwide. Han, an introvert, was initially overwhelmed by her pet’s sudden fame but continues to post daily updates due to the positive response. Guangdang’s fans, like Zhang Xin, find comfort in her videos, while others, like Yu Xiaohui, have been inspired to care for stray cats in their communities.