A brief but shocking 11-second video of a man being kicked into a koi pond by his wife has gone viral on Douyin, stirring up fierce online debate across China and beyond.

In the original footage, the man — known online as Shuai Shuai — is seen calmly feeding his koi fish when his wife storms out of the house and kicks him into the water. With no context, viewers were left baffled, prompting speculation, criticism, and humor across social media platforms.

The incident quickly climbed to the top of Weibo’s hot search under the trending phrase “Man feeding fish gets kicked into pond by wife.” While some criticized the wife’s physical reaction, others defended her, assuming there must be a deeper reason behind her actions.

Shuai Shuai later uploaded the full 26-second clip, revealing the truth and taking full responsibility. In a candid post, he said, “This is the original video. It was my fault. I got carried away feeding the fish and forgot to take our child to school — again. My wife had already reminded me several times. She got angry and lost her temper.”

A longtime koi enthusiast, Shuai Shuai runs a dedicated fish-keeping Douyin channel. He admitted his hobby had occasionally interfered with family responsibilities but insisted that his wife generally supported his passion — as long as it didn’t come at the cost of parenting or household duties.

“I know how to swim, so I was fine. I got out, apologized to my wife and our child, and promised it wouldn’t happen again,” he added.

After his explanation, public sentiment shifted sharply in favor of his wife. Many netizens confessed to experiencing similar frustrations in their own marriages:

  • That was light. If he forgot to take the kid to school while chilling by the pond, I’d be furious too.
  • People judging clearly haven’t lived with someone who zones out over hobbies.

Still, some netizens raised valid safety concerns:

  • Pushing someone into water is dangerous, especially if they can’t swim or have health issues.”
  • What if the kids saw and thought it was okay to do the same?”

Others criticized the couple’s home design for having a deep koi pond with no safety fencing, pointing out the potential hazard for children or guests.

In a thoughtful reflection, Sohu summarize, “Passion is good. But no matter how deep your love for fish, it should never come at the cost of your duties as a husband or father. Keep your hobbies — but keep your family’s trust, too.”

Sources: kenh14