The lineup has been revealed for 2021 MBC Music Festival! For the final year-end music show of 2021, artists including MAMAMOO, Red Velvet, Oh My Girl, Brave Girls, ASTRO, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT U, THE BOYZ, Stray Kids, ITZY, STAYC, aespa, Lee Mujin, IVE, NORAZO, and Celeb Five are set to perform. There will
Stars becoming more vocal in political matters
Posted : 2021-03-15 08:58
Updated : 2021-03-15 16:48
Political retaliation once discouraged stars from speaking out; now politicians hardcore supporters can put gag on celebrities
By Park Han-sol
Unlike Hollywood where actors often feel free to criticize or mock politicians, the atmosphere in the Korean entertainment industry has long been quite different.
For celebrities, commenting on people in power has been a long-held taboo. Several celebrities have found their careers coming to abrupt and unexpected ends after criticizing politicians. And watching stars pay the price for their politically motivated comments became a warning for the others to keep their mouths closed
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Dec 24, 2020
The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) reacted to the passing of the new law that allows a possible postponement of the mandatory military enlistment for artists and performers who are named Merit Awardees in the Field of Popular Culture and Arts.
In an official statement released on Thursday, Dec. 24, the Korea Music Content Association suggested that BTS members Jin, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, RM, and Jungkook are the only personalities who can benefit from the so-called BTS Military Act.
(Photo : BTS Twitter)
While the union commends the country s efforts in giving recognition to all South Korean artists and athletes who brought pride and honor to the country, they pointed out that there are only a few individuals who can qualify for the law s criteria and requirements.