Published: 10/26/2026
Source: South China Morning Post
The AI-generated Chinese rap video “The OGs,” also known as “Guo Lai Ren,” reportedly passed 100 million views across platforms in under two weeks by turning historical and mythological figures into voices for modern economic and emotional anxiety.
The song features 10 familiar figures, including poets, statesmen and the Monkey King. Instead of using history as decoration, the creator connects their hardships with job insecurity, bills, burnout and other present-day concerns.
Marketing takeaway: The reported reach appears tied to cultural recognition and emotional relevance—not simply to the fact that AI was used. AI music creators can learn from that structure: begin with a story the audience already understands, connect it to a current feeling and use the technology to make the concept visually memorable.
The 100 million figure represents reported views across platforms, not audited unique listeners. It should be read as a reach indicator rather than a verified audience count.