The government banned effeminate-looking men from TV in 2021, a look that Chinese pop stars likely picked up from South Korean and Japanese performers.
Seeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade
In 2021, China banned effeminate male appearances on television, targeting South Korean and Japanese pop culture influences, including K-Pop. This cultural censorship impacts media production and consumption across China, affecting domestic and international artists, platforms, and audiences. The policy restricts creative expression and aligns with broader state efforts to control foreign cultural influence.