Lily Alice • 9 days ago
Article China tells C-dramas to end idolization of looks and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Culture
room for both, idol worship has always been a thing that propels the entertainment industry. not just another pretty face is up to the individual. look at the amount of work these stars put out , often multiple shows per year. so it becomes a business model more than an art. and their contracts make them do promotion work constantly. i'm sure not easy to be in that limelight all the time. the whitening of these actors is concerning , they end up looking like porcelain dolls instead of real humans. I'm sure that's tough on their skin. and all this pushed by the industry. for me the side characters in these dramas are what makes for great dramas that and a rich story line. such a wonderful mix of incredibly talented people when it all comes together well.
