Chinese TV authorities move to curb obsessive fan culture
Posted : 2021-05-10 21:37
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Beijing TV authorities have ordered online entertainment shows to promote socialism instead of irrational star-chasing as part of a crackdown on China s increasingly obsessive celebrity fan culture.
Modelled after similar programs in Korea and Japan, boyband reality shows such as Produce Camp 2021 and Youth With You have become viral sensations in China, creating massive armies of mostly young, female fans who vocally support their favorite contestants online.
Authorities abruptly suspended the latest season of Youth With You last week shortly before its finale, after a leading contestant was embroiled in an online scandal over his family s alleged past business dealings.
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