People online swoon over S'porean TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi after US Congress hearing

A TikToker asked, "Why are you the cutest CEO to ever live tho."

Fiona Tan| March 26, 2023, 01:08 PM

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TikTok's chief executive officer (CEO) Chew Shou Zi is the talk of the town now.

The 40-year-old has dominated headlines and social media feeds after he delivered his testimony to the U.S. Congress on Mar. 23.

The five-hour session, which saw Chew being grilled by U.S. lawmakers, came amid calls to impose a nationwide ban on the social media app.

While it remains unclear if he has won the lawmakers over, Chew has certainly won the hearts of many on the Internet, most of whom are on his own platform.

@mothershipsg They be simping. #sgnews #tiktoksg #shouzichew @Mothership.sg ♬ original sound - Mothership.sg

New Internet daddy or zaddy?

Here are more videos showing people on TikTok swooning over Chew:

@chuutery #ShouZiChew #tiktok ♬ som original - . ♬ ❦

@interestingishfae I find these edits so funny so I just had to!!! Also I cant get over how stupid our government is 😭 they dont even get the basics of wifi!!! #tiktok #usa_tiktok #shouchew #mrchew #tiktokcongress #kpop #shouzichew ♬ Mr. Chu - Apink

@jesicaelise this app is single-handedly keeping the global economy from tanking so help me understand the problem. #capcut #tiktokcongressionalhearing #tiktokceo❤️ ♬ original sound - Jesica

Some have bestowed Chew with the title "daddy" or "zaddy", an Internet speak for attractive men who is older.

@leonaziyan Stitch w @Mothership.sg Girls, I cant be the only one who thibks so right? Go 周受資 💪🏻 #shouzichew #tiktokceo #chewshouzi #tiktoksg ♬ original sound - Leona Z 💫 Self Love & Growth

@fragilebaggage #CapCut I wanna be Mrs. Shou Chew 🥹♥️🥰🔥 zaddy gang @tiktok dont worry I love you #shouchew #tiktokcongress #congresshearing #tiktokceo❤️ #uscongress #viralvideo #capcut #pedropascal ♬ sonido original - Shakira Lyrics

@ruier_ruiercome through for us shou oppa♬ OMG - NewJeans

Others have spun-off Chew's name, saying he not only chew, but ate (an internet speak for someone doing a great job).

@whileimtoska he ate them up with that……… #tiktokceo #shouzichew #tiktokban ♬ original sound - WhileImToska

Boost in number of followers on his TikTok account

Chew's personal TikTok (@shou.time) has blown up and he has amassed over 100,000 followers since he took the stand.

As of the time of writing, he has 385,400 followers and counting.

Here's one of Chew's TikToks showing him dancing with American singer Ciara for your viewing pleasure.

@shou.time Thank you @ciara ! Great coach! #levelup #levelupchallenge ♬ original sound - Shou

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Top image from @interestingishfae and @senorasunshine on TikTok