For those who want updates regarding the distribution license, here is the link to the National Radio and Television Administration, you can check if the series already has a license number. By the way, use a China VPN to access this page.
Don't lose hope, this news is still just a rumor. I have seen many comments and posts on Weibo stating that it's only a rumor. https://weibo.com/6233145901/P8kYxCmqI
The first frost is still in the queue waiting for final approval.
In my country we cannot access it so can u type the name of the dramas and the rumored month?
Tentative, rumored, and confirmed drama releases for January only based on that post are:
1. Small Police Station (Confirmed release Jan 5) 2. Reopen My Journal (Rumored for January or February) 3. Legend of the Undercover Chef Season 2 (Rumored for January) 4. Love and Sword (Tentative for January release) 5. The Great Cao Xian Xian (Rumored for January) 6. Criminal Investigation Site (Rumored for January)
there's apparently a SA part in the storyline and thats possibly a reason it failed to pass review
Yup, that could be a possible reason. If that happens, the Censorship Board can request the entire scene to be cut if it is deemed inappropriate. Perhaps the Censorship Board has already made such a request, but Youku might not be able to delete it because it could affect the episodes or the storyline.
Remember, everyone, this post from X is still a rumor. I saw many posts on Weibo stating that this is just a rumor, so let's wait for the true news about this. https://weibo.com/6233145901/P8kYxCmqI
The first frost is still in the queue waiting for final approval.
Passed the review (1st review): December 5, 2024 2nd review: Waiting Distribution license: Waiting
We don't know yet because one of the actors in this series has an issue. It will depend on the production team…
Same, I can't wait any longer😭. I'm also hoping this drama will continue airing soon. Tencent has many options for this. Li Ming De has two big projects (Supporting Role) with Tencent: this drama and Moonlit Reunion.
I saw all this unfold yesterday. By any chance, is Li Ming De still with Hesong agency or has he left? It's just…
Hesong has terminated the contract with Li Mingde in 2024.
Sina Entertainment exclusively verified Hesong Media, and the other party replied: "We have negotiated with actor Li Mingde in a friendly manner on December 24, 2024, and signed a termination agreement for cooperation, and have not received any share of Li Mingde's salary.
already finished, we still waiting for passed the review and obtain a distribution from NRTA.
Yup.
Just to add, Steps in the NRTA Approval Process:
1. Pre-production Approval: Before filming begins, some projects might need approval from the NRTA, especially for large-scale or sensitive productions. This ensures that the planned content aligns with government guidelines.
2. Content Review: Once a series or film is completed, it must be submitted to the NRTA for a review process. This review assesses whether the content:
Adheres to cultural and political standards.
Avoids sensitive topics (e.g., political dissent, explicit content, or controversial themes).
Promotes Chinese values and morality.
Passes checks for nationalism, ensuring that the content does not challenge the country's image or its leadership.
3. Censorship: During the review, the NRTA may request edits or cuts to scenes, dialogues, or entire segments that are deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with national policies. Content that is not approved may be banned or restricted.
4. Final Approval: Once the necessary revisions (if any) are made, the content receives official approval, allowing it to be broadcast on TV networks, streaming platforms, or other media outlets.
5. Ongoing Monitoring: Even after approval, the NRTA may continue to monitor how content is received and aired, ensuring ongoing compliance with the rules.
For shows like BL dramas or other sensitive genres, the review process may be more stringent. Content can be delayed, altered, or censored to meet the NRTA's standards before it is allowed to be publicly distributed.
did we have to wait more…? need now tencent you should've premiere this sooner 😭
We don't know yet because one of the actors in this series has an issue. It will depend on the production team whether this issue becomes a big deal or not.
For context, I and another user have already shared details about the issue in this comment section, so kindly look for it.
I don't know if any of us will take this issue seriously at all. But for me, not for now, as long as there is hope and they do not delay this.Tencent has many options to continue or air this drama this year.
If this issue remains about Li Ming De, the production team or Tencent can decide whether he will be retained or not.
Tencent may choose to delay or temporarily hold off airing this drama if the issue still persists.
If they decide to replace the actor, they might take a similar approach to Brocade Odyssey, where one of the actors faced a tax problem, and they decided to replace him with another actor using AI face-swapping.
Tencent has many options for continuing or airing this drama this year.
yeah im hoping it wont affect release but they might cut his scenes out so it might be delayed
Tencent can only delay this drama if it has an impact.
Otherwise, whether the actor remains or not will be decided by the production team, depending on whether they choose to keep him.
If they decide to replace the actor, they might take the same approach as in Brocade Odyssey, where one of the actors faced a tax problem, and they decided to replace him with another actor using AI face-swapping.
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VIP: 3 Episodes out
SVIP: 4 Episodes out
Flourished peony will be out tomorrow on Viki and Viu (Territories Applied).
https://dsj.nrta.gov.cn/tims/site/views/include/quickSearch/checkIssue/result.shanty?ids=01855cec87dd272d40284e93821ea921
This NRTA page for The First Frost will be updated soon once a license is released.
Or, if you don't want to check this, you can monitor the official Sina TV Weibo for announcements about the review approval and license distribution.
https://x.com/ForCdrama/status/1876480137459646681?t=DkhLkvxoqiOI0bEWMaTwug&s=19
Remember, everyone, this post from X is still a rumor.
Passed the review: January 2, 2025
Obtain Distribution license: January 7, 2025
https://weibo.com/7868273385/P8lMDoCSX
https://weibo.com/6233145901/P8kYxCmqI
The first frost is still in the queue waiting for final approval.
1. Small Police Station (Confirmed release Jan 5)
2. Reopen My Journal (Rumored for January or February)
3. Legend of the Undercover Chef Season 2 (Rumored for January)
4. Love and Sword (Tentative for January release)
5. The Great Cao Xian Xian (Rumored for January)
6. Criminal Investigation Site (Rumored for January)
https://x.com/ForCdrama/status/1876155000847843742?t=9NopsJiU7DJ-lOf8K8h-pQ&s=19
https://x.com/ForCdrama/status/1876167020976488755?t=35pFLp_Hq69U6A2npgB8eg&s=19
Remember, everyone, this post from X is still a rumor. I saw many posts on Weibo stating that this is just a rumor, so let's wait for the true news about this.
https://weibo.com/6233145901/P8kYxCmqI
The first frost is still in the queue waiting for final approval.
Passed the review (1st review): December 5, 2024
2nd review: Waiting
Distribution license: Waiting
Sina Entertainment exclusively verified Hesong Media, and the other party replied: "We have negotiated with actor Li Mingde in a friendly manner on December 24, 2024, and signed a termination agreement for cooperation, and have not received any share of Li Mingde's salary.
Source Sina Entertainment: https://weibo.com/1642591402/P83PN26xP
Just to add, Steps in the NRTA Approval Process:
1. Pre-production Approval: Before filming begins, some projects might need approval from the NRTA, especially for large-scale or sensitive productions. This ensures that the planned content aligns with government guidelines.
2. Content Review: Once a series or film is completed, it must be submitted to the NRTA for a review process. This review assesses whether the content:
Adheres to cultural and political standards.
Avoids sensitive topics (e.g., political dissent, explicit content, or controversial themes).
Promotes Chinese values and morality.
Passes checks for nationalism, ensuring that the content does not challenge the country's image or its leadership.
3. Censorship: During the review, the NRTA may request edits or cuts to scenes, dialogues, or entire segments that are deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with national policies. Content that is not approved may be banned or restricted.
4. Final Approval: Once the necessary revisions (if any) are made, the content receives official approval, allowing it to be broadcast on TV networks, streaming platforms, or other media outlets.
5. Ongoing Monitoring: Even after approval, the NRTA may continue to monitor how content is received and aired, ensuring ongoing compliance with the rules.
For shows like BL dramas or other sensitive genres, the review process may be more stringent. Content can be delayed, altered, or censored to meet the NRTA's standards before it is allowed to be publicly distributed.
For context, I and another user have already shared details about the issue in this comment section, so kindly look for it.
I don't know if any of us will take this issue seriously at all. But for me, not for now, as long as there is hope and they do not delay this.Tencent has many options to continue or air this drama this year.
Tencent may choose to delay or temporarily hold off airing this drama if the issue still persists.
If they decide to replace the actor, they might take a similar approach to Brocade Odyssey, where one of the actors faced a tax problem, and they decided to replace him with another actor using AI face-swapping.
Tencent has many options for continuing or airing this drama this year.
Context about Li Ming De issue:
https://weibo.com/3048800300/5119408913779163
https://dramapanda.com/2025/01/chinese-actor-marcus-li-mingde-slams-entertainment-industry.html
Want more? https://weibo.com/u/3048800300 or type 李明德 in the Weibo search to find more context about this.
Otherwise, whether the actor remains or not will be decided by the production team, depending on whether they choose to keep him.
If they decide to replace the actor, they might take the same approach as in Brocade Odyssey, where one of the actors faced a tax problem, and they decided to replace him with another actor using AI face-swapping.