[World Report] Announcement of standards for ending Chinese celebrities… Controversy over lip sync discipline

On the 5th, the China Performing Arts Association enacted and announced a plan for self-management of celebrities.

The association's website and the Baidu Encyclopedia are introduced as'The Chinese Performing Arts Association is a first-class social organization under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Ministry of Culture and Tourism), and is a national organization formed of performers.'

It has 13 committees and branches including the Theater Committee, Actors Management Committee, Drama and Entertainment Committee, and Internet Performance Broadcasting Division, and 10,000 member companies including entertainment companies are registered.

Individual members include actors, writers, and directors.

One of the main duties of this association is'recognition of qualifications for performers'.

Chinese media are widely reported to be the first in the industry to clearly stipulate disciplinary procedures for'bad celebrities'.

According to this plan, it is possible to suspend appearances and performances for 1, 3, and 5 years for'bad entertainers'.

The celebrity can apply for return three months before the expiry of the disciplinary deadline, but only with prior approval.

It also made it possible to have an untimed, permanent withdrawal.

Then, what is the criterion for'bad celebrity'?

The plan included 10 obligations and responsibilities of celebrities and 15 prohibitions.

First of all, the 10 obligations and responsibilities include'Love the Fatherland','Advocate the Communist Party's lines and policies','Practice the core socialist values','Comply with laws and public morals','Protection of copyright', and'Participation in social public interest activities'. Done.

Next, 15 prohibitions include'acts that harm national unification and safety','acts that destroy national unity','acts that promote superstition','acts that promote lewdness, gambling, drugs, violence, etc.' Drunk driving, unlicensed driving, hit and run','violation of laws and regulations','acts that distort historical facts and insult heroes and enthusiasts', and'acts that harm social public order and morals' are listed.

One of the 15 bans has also been included as one of the 15 bans'deceives audiences with lip syncing and fake performances in commercial performances.

China's state-run CCTV broadcast said that the return of'bad entertainers' has become difficult.

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', and many Chinese netizens have recently sparked a controversy about the'Surrogate Mother' in China. Summoned again.

Jeong Shuang tried to give birth to two children in the United States through a surrogate mother with her boyfriend, but it was revealed that he abandoned the children by breaking up with his boyfriend before the children were born, and stood at the center of controversy.

After this plan was announced, there were a line of comments saying,'It is the procedure to quit Jung-Sup','Jung Sop's comeback has become difficult', and'It should not be restored'.

On the other hand, there are many comments advocating Jeong Shuang.

It includes content such as'Why are you using Jeong Shuang as a target to announce such a plan?','Jung Shuang's actions do not violate Chinese domestic law', and'We must give an opportunity to make up for mistakes'.

Prior to this, the Optoelectronics Bureau, which manages and supervises China's TV, radio, and film industries, said, "We will not provide an opportunity and a platform to expose celebrities who have caused scandals or performed badly."

Broadcasters that signed an appearance contract with Jeong Sup canceled the contract, and edited and deleted the scene where Jung Sup appeared.

An article also appeared asking netizens' opinions about whether Jeong Shuang's return was correct.

are also resisting public opinion.

The most acute controversy is the lip sync discipline.

Many Chinese netizens have raised questions such as'Why is lip sync a problem?','What is the standard for commercial performances','Is movie dubbing also subject to discipline?', and'Is Chunwan performances also commercial performances?'

Here, the Chunwan performance is a special gala show program that is broadcast live throughout China through the state-run CCTV broadcast the night before Chunje, China's biggest holiday.

It is also the Guinness Book of Records as the most watched TV program in the world.

In the case of Chun-wan last year, more than 1.2 billion people watched it on TV and on the Internet, and there are also scenes where actors and broadcasters sing.

Among the comments, there are contents such as'If this method is used, there are too many celebrities who are subject to disciplinary action.

However, there may be enough comments such as'Isn't it promoting excessive patriotism or nationalism?' and'Isn't it asking for too dark political colors in the entertainment world?'