Chapter 287: Rectifying the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 287: Rectifying the Entertainment Industry

SARFT, regular meeting on Monday.

With half an hour left before the meeting started, all participants arrived one after another. Everyone was discussing the meeting agenda in a low voice, waiting for the meeting to begin.

Qi Tongwei walked into the venue on time and sat directly on the podium.

He looked around and said to the party group members and participants around him, "Now that everyone is here, let's start the meeting. Since there are many topics to be discussed today, I won't waste time talking nonsense and will get straight to the point."

Qi Tongwei went on to say: “Since the reform and opening up, my country’s economy has achieved rapid development.

As people's income continues to increase, most of them have solved the problem of food and clothing.

As we all know, after the problem of survival is solved, people’s demand for spiritual life also grows day by day.”

He paused and scanned the entire audience.

“As the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, we have the responsibility to meet the cultural needs of the people and provide diverse and high-quality film and television works.

But at the same time, we must also be wary of the erosion of bad elements and ensure that the information disseminated is positive and healthy.

Of course, I am not saying that we can only promote the main theme. As long as the three values ​​of the work are correct, it can be promoted.

Even if this film and television project has no meaning and is just pure entertainment, it is still a good show. At least it pleases the audience.

But it must not be the dregs that distort the values ​​of our people.

Look at this report. A group of Korean men who looked neither male nor female had so many people to pick them up at the airport. They blocked the airport and the armed police had to clear the way.

Look at these so-called idols, they are so arrogant, just like how they should be.

There are some things I cannot say due to the occasion, but I'm sure you all know what I mean. In short, this situation must never happen again.

Even if there are people who want to pick us up at the airport, they can only be our scientists, soldiers, and model workers, not so-called Korean stars.”

He stressed: "Since the reform of TV stations, some TV stations have gone to great lengths to broadcast works that destroy people's worldviews for the sake of so-called economic benefits.

We must always remember that we are a national television station. We cannot only focus on economic benefits, but also pay attention to social benefits.

Comrade Li Chengyang sent all the topics to you last week. Let’s discuss them today and come up with solutions to the problems encountered in the film, television and entertainment market.

Let’s start with the Publicity Department.”

Wang Junyi, Director of the Propaganda Department, said with a serious face: "Minister Qi, leaders and comrades, this happened entirely because our Propaganda Department did not do a good job. I am deeply reflecting on myself here..."

Qi Tongwei interrupted him and said, "This meeting today is not to hold anyone accountable, nor does it require anyone to review themselves.

There is only one purpose, which is to discuss solutions together. As long as the problem can be properly solved, please continue to speak. "

Wang Junyi was slightly startled, but quickly regained his composure, and the others also breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Junyi went on to say, “There are many reasons why male idol groups have been able to rise so quickly.

First of all, those economic companies will carefully select some men with outstanding looks and give them rigorous training so that they can have excellent singing and dancing skills and please the audience.

Secondly, there is a huge capital force behind it that is fully supporting it through large-scale publicity.

Influenced by businesses for a long time, many people have gradually accepted and loved this culture.

Finally, in order to increase ratings, our TV station often invites such idol groups to participate in the program.

Minister Qi, due to policy restrictions, we cannot completely refuse boy bands from entering the domestic market, so we can only take a cold approach.

For example, Korean idol groups cannot be invited to important events.”

Zhao Hao, director of the Media Integration Development Department, said: "I think it's not just because of capital, there are also many big Vs who are leading the trend. Now there are a group of people who use the convenient platform of the Internet to wantonly promote other countries, including celebrities."

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"People are restless nowadays. Entertainment companies are unwilling to calm down and shoot good-looking film and television works. They are only thinking about making money by listing, and they invest their limited funds in stars, resulting in uneven quality of works."

"That's right. Our previous works were all carefully polished, but now they are simply unbearable to watch. We can only produce a few good films a year, and we expect to rely on celebrities to drive box office and ratings."

"There are also some people who, for the sake of profit, create yin-yang contracts to evade taxes. This phenomenon must be stopped and the penalties must be increased." Everyone expressed their opinions on various issues.

After listening to everyone’s opinions, Qi Tongwei concluded: “As for idol groups, everyone’s suggestions generally tend to be to handle it coldly, fearing that it will cause international public opinion, and this idea is correct.

We certainly can’t impose a ban on South Korea, explicitly prohibiting the import of Korean dramas and performances by Korean stars, but there are solutions.”

Qi Tongwei said seriously: "I suggest that everyone discuss it and see if it is feasible.

First, all major TV stations were notified to avoid inviting so-called idol groups to perform in the future. Even if they do perform, they must investigate the members of the group and must not discriminate against our country's people.

At the same time, I would also like to say hello to all major online platforms.

Nowadays, the times are changing rapidly, and if we don’t see these people’s reports for half a year, they will be useless.”

Qi Tongwei knew very well what his words meant. Once they were spoken, those Korean idol groups would not be able to appear on major TV stations.

For those station directors, economic benefits are important, but Qi Tongwei's opinion is more important.

"Minister Qi's suggestion is very feasible! We are just communicating internally, so no one can say anything unreasonable." Deputy Director Zhao Mingyu echoed Qi Tongwei's idea and expressed his support.

"Yes, let's just give it a cold treatment." Someone else agreed.

Qi Tongwei picked up the teacup, took a sip, and continued, "This matter is settled. You guys are responsible for notifying the TV stations you are in charge of."

"Yes, Minister Qi." All members of the party group quickly agreed.

"There is another thing that needs special attention, and that is the so-called Internet celebrities and experts and scholars.

These people are always wantonly selling anxiety, constantly belittling the country, and selling traitorous remarks. This behavior must be curbed.

All major television platforms and online broadcasting platforms have been clearly notified that from now on, such people will never be allowed to appear on television or other media platforms.

At the same time, all major online platforms must strictly review their speeches. If they continue to make traitorous remarks due to poor review, the corresponding platforms must be severely punished.

Then, Qi Tongwei turned to his colleagues in the network department and emphasized: "You must pay close attention to the movements of these people, and if you find similar situations, you must report them to the national security department in a timely manner.

We need to investigate these people thoroughly to find out whether they are acting in this way purely for financial gain or have accepted bribes from foreign forces and become a new-age traitor.

"Yes, Minister Qi." Xu Zhi, director of the General Office, agreed.

Qi Tongwei nodded and continued, "The next thing is the Yin-Yang contracts and illegal phenomena such as celebrities taking drugs, soliciting prostitution, driving under the influence, fighting, etc.

Celebrities are different from ordinary people. They have great influence. Once they break the law, the adverse impact they bring is different from that of ordinary people. We must take it seriously. "

He paused and continued, "It is not uncommon for celebrities to evade taxes because their income is too high and their personal qualities are low.

Some celebrities can't even understand financial statements, let alone understand the seriousness of tax evasion.

We must make clear the seriousness of this issue.

I have already communicated with the tax department. Anyone who voluntarily goes to the tax department to pay the back taxes within three months will be forgiven and their information will be kept confidential.

If there is tax evasion and tax evasion and the tax is not paid within three months, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television will permanently ban the work, remove all works from the shelves, and investigate the relevant legal responsibilities. "

"Minister Qi, this may be difficult to investigate." Someone said in embarrassment.

"How difficult is this? In the entertainment industry, people will use any means to get ahead. As long as we notify people, someone will report it. It won't be difficult to investigate the means used by celebrities.

By the way, the film and television companies and crews that have signed contracts with celebrities also need to be dealt with. Without them, there would be no so-called Yin-Yang contracts." Qi Tongwei said lightly.

Then everyone discussed the severity of punishment for other behaviors before ending the meeting.