Entertainment as approved by the party • China.Table

China’s youth is seeking their freedom in music, consumption and the entertainment industry. Kris Wu, China’s Justin Bieber, is one of the big stars of the pop scene with millions of followers on Weibo. Now, Wu faces allegations of sexual misconduct. China’s authorities are fond of using such allegations to their advantage. With new rules of conduct for actors and celebrities, they are narrowing the space for personal freedom and prosperity in culture.

By
Ning Wang

Kris Wu is revered like a saint by his fans. Since the 30-year-old superstar made his debut in China with the South Korean boy group Exo in 2012, he has risen to become one of the most famous celebrities. In China, Wu performs as a solo artist, actor and rapper under the name Wu Yifan. “His prominence and influence in China’s pop culture are roughly equivalent to Tencent’s importance for China’s tech industry,” an expert described.

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