"The government has also unofficially prohibited Korean pop idols from performing in mainland China for the last decade due to geopolitical tensions. The ban on idol shows irrevocably damaged China's mainstream idols such as IXFORM and Into1, who disbanded soon after their respective shows were cancelled."
"It's like they blocked the end of the river that flows into the industry. They blocked opportunities for them to make a living."
"Many idol-show participants such as Duan Xingxing and Tang Jiuzhou from IXFORM moved into more lucrative fields such as acting, while other would-be idols shifted to China's livestream industry, where viewers pay to make special requests to dancers."
Over the past decade, idol culture has made East Asia a pop music powerhouse, particularly with South Korean groups like BTS and EXO. These bands have gained international fame through strategic marketing and engaging performances. In contrast, China's idol scene has struggled due to government crackdowns on idol-training shows and fandom culture. This has led to the disbandment of groups like IXFORM and Into1, limiting opportunities for aspiring idols. Many participants have shifted to acting or the livestream industry for better prospects.
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