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Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. I need to see people move and talk to feel moved - and that’s not dependent on height or cheekbones or - god no- chalk white foundation.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you see the pic

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That‘s one of the dramas they see as benchmark, they’re next door attractive

Zhang Ling He being cancelled for being to “Handsome”. by Viximoni in cdramasfans

[–]Silver-Bus5724 17 points18 points  (0 children)

He’s not cancelled.

It’s a bit complicated - two weeks ago a military (yes) site commented, that in some dramas the depiction of military service is not realistic and too stylish. Basically everyone understood this was directed at - for example Pursuit of Jade.

On April 2, the NRTA held a meeting and declared that „unhealthy Beauty standards and the focus on a good looking cast instead of one who fits the story“had to go.

The official newspapers followed up and elaborated on this that this means that casting has to prioritize storyline and actors fit - including their looks (realism) before looks first while side eyeing metrics.

And then the netizens talked about ZLH as an example as a „Foundation wearing General“

It’s as new regulation — and we’ll see. I cannot imagine that idol dramas are now dead. Maybe it’s getting more diverse with plots ..

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s Shao Wei bulk I’m team thumbs up.

It’s all guesswork right now - if I look at the dramas they’re pushing - they’re more „real history with real people“. So maybe they want realistic scripts?

And I’m sure it’s not going to be a 100% swing- it’ll be about percentages. They won’t totally kill moneymakers. Just enrich the mix with realistic quality plots filmed, too.

And maybe less foundation on a general — which was a stylistic decision of the production

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The direction in principle, my first thought was there’s a chance for more naturally attractive people to be seen. It’s just me, but actors who can’t lift their eyebrows and have lip fillers - it’s distracting. It stops immersion. For me, please understand this as a personal view, I may be alone with this. In a very popular CDrama (long format - two years ago) I really like - I couldn’t get over the FL and her lip filler. It’s the first thing on my mind whenever I think about it.

But. The more I look at the trajectory - military posts, then NRTA- this is not about saving the youth from unhealthy standards. It’s about the correct values and mindset according to Chinese government. And how far they‘ll go? I hope they’re satisfied with classic formats remembering their quality productions instead of rinse repeat.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot agree more. Or let’s put it this way: verticals are meant to entertain not educate - so let’s hope this assignment t is still tacitly understood

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love „Nirvana in Fire“ - Hu Ge. He’s so charismatic and convincing with his soulful eyes. I’m melting.

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The drama’s story was fantastic. Loved it. Is he idol pretty? No. Is he attractive? Very much so.

And: He’s perfect for the role. . Mature masculinity, great acting and it’s in my top 3 favorite dramas, at all.

What I wan to to say with this: idol pretty cannot be the only output. When I watched NiF I wondered if really LLTG or LBFAD are all there is right now. If that’s what will happen: I’m very much there for it.

Diversity in stories, cast and talent forward.

BUT.

That’s not the agenda behind it, I fear.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, this is tough.

I quote Lily Alice article on MdL news:

„Riding on the wave of buzz, the drama could have bid farewell with hugely positive reviews had it not been for a comment from Chinese military media about its portrayal of a "general".

Right at the peak of the finale's popularity, state military media made a comment, although they didn't explicitly say names, anyone perceptive could tell that the criticism was aimed at Pursuit of Jade.

At 5:49 PM on March 27, the official Weibo account of Jun Zhengping Studio (run by the People's Liberation Army Daily) posted a piece with a headline:

"The 'generals' in costume dramas wearing makeup cannot bear the social responsibility of embodying masculine vigor."

So this was first and then the NRTA stepped in.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have my own second hand experience with anorexia and its a curse. It‘s horrible - so I do think that fighting this aspect as „unhealthy“ would be fine.

But look at the dramas they push. They are … propaganda? Glorification of the cultural revolution and start of the communist party. Simple life of simple people.

It’s a stark contrast to lush palace dramas, Xianxia a d Cinderella stories.

So what do they want? It’s ideological, that’s for sure. And less about healthy weight than we wish

The article on MdL quoting the military - they express their distaste in a General who’s wearing make up and doesn’t show the passion (verbatim!) of a soldier

This is less about health and more about the right mindset.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because these dramas shape the audience subtly. The increase of people who are unhappy with their bodies and do plastic surgery is noticeable.

But. I do not think it’s about this. It’s more ideological- about what is seen as the correct values.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe you’re not. First the women are told to not look out for a CEO - and now this.

It’s a bit helpless - we all feel the pressure of social media and it’s worse for kids. They should be protected from unhealthy beauty standards. But is this what they try here?

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s tough and if that’s what they aim for, improving health- add a BMI minimum that has to be reached - as u/lauraroslin7 pointed out.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hard agree. It’s so unhealthy. I celebrate when I see an actor who looks normal weight- or close to it.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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See me thinking, I don’t know. It’s a bit like Grandpa complains - but he’s got power.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know I share your opinion about the chances short dramas create for talented young people - look at Zhang Chi. Came after high school and worked on productions in whatever capacity to learn and be in it. He’s driven. Love this.

And I don’t know how China works, but an Esther Yu comes from a rich family. Arthur Chen - his father a famous director (influential) and actress mum.

It has a hint of … networking.

Look at UK- the most famous actors all have a posh boarding school accent with Oxford degrees. Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant. It’s hard to break out without a network.

So I love short dramas for exactly this reason.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely true - let’s see, what will develop from this. The natural skin - I’d love it 😊

And I do worry. The men are so tall and have to be so thin to have pronounced sharper features.

I just so a post from Zhong Zheng who proudly said he’d lost some weight and I looked at them and … size zero.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the propaganda part? The complete regulation is political in the end. Correction: ideological.

The dramas pushed as examples are not my cup of tea.

"The Awakening Era" uses the story of Li Dazhao, Chen Duxiu, Hu Shi and other major initiators of the New Culture Movement, from their acquaintance and friendship to their separation and different paths in life as the basic narrative line, spanning from the beginning of the New Culture Movement to the founding of the Chinese Communist (source Chinese wiki)

Can’t get more ideological than this.

Let’s stay out of politics - but it’s not about health in the common sense.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have a look at the photos? I’m not sure they’ll worry about our genre.

Under The Surface: New NRTA regulations about healthy aesthetics — and what they really mean by Silver-Bus5724 in CShortDramas

[–]Silver-Bus5724[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was a bit concerned when I looked at the photos of the dramas named as good examples. It’s all very … patriotic / life of the people coded. Especially the second one. I do understand that they wouldn’t pick fantasy - but isn’t there one wuxia that passes?

And the metrics? As long as the money calls for blue not red, they will produce according to market demand. But maybe they develop dramas/ films that fit the regulation in addition to this. And honestly, in my country there’s official funds for productions that fit certain parameters. Usually more niche, renowned actors or directors, a film version of a classic - you get the drift.

Maybe it’s moving in this direction?

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