Earned 620,000 Won by Lying Down for 33 Hours in a Diaper... China's 'Lying Down Competition' Draws Attention

[The Financial News] In China, a man in his 20s has attracted attention after winning the 'Lying Down Competition' with a record of 33 hours and 35 minutes.
According to the South China Morning Post and other sources on the 23rd (local time), the 'Lying Down Competition' was held on the 15th at a shopping mall in Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern China.
About 240 people participated in the event, which was reportedly inspired by the 'lying flat movement,' a trend popular among young people in China.
Participants competed to see who could endure lying on mattresses lined up in a row for the longest time. Only lying down on the mattress was permitted—sitting up, standing, or going to the restroom was strictly prohibited. As a result, some participants wore diapers.
However, activities such as using mobile phones, reading, or ordering food for delivery—anything that could be done without leaving the spot—were allowed.
The competition began at 10:18 a.m. and ended at 7:53 p.m. the following day.
On the first day alone, 186 participants dropped out. For the final three contestants, an additional challenge was introduced, requiring them to raise their arms and legs while lying down.
The winner, a 23-year-old man identified as A, managed to hold the pose the longest, enduring for a total of 33 hours and 35 minutes. He received a prize of 3,000 yuan (approximately 620,000 won).
A said, "My girlfriend sent me the competition link and encouraged me to try it. I wasn't very prepared and wanted to give up at times, but thanks to her support, I was able to persevere until the end."
He added that he plans to use the prize money to treat his friends to hot pot for dinner.
Meanwhile, the event was broadcast live via social networking service (SNS), attracting 10 million viewers and generating around 8 million comments, making it a hot topic.
The 'lying flat movement,' which literally means 'to lie flat,' refers to a lifestyle adopted by young people weary of excessive competition and social pressure, choosing to live with minimal effort.
Some observers have noted that this event is not merely a test of endurance, but also a reflection of the 'lying flat movement' spreading among China's younger generation and a window into current social trends.
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