The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture has concluded that Jun Pham's music video contains offensive content.
Authorities have determined that Jun Pham's music video is inappropriate for Vietnamese customs and traditions. Simultaneously, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports is coordinating an investigation into rapper B Ray's vulgar remarks.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has officially concluded that the music video "Truth or Dare" by singer Jun Pham contains many elements inappropriate for Vietnamese culture and easily evokes offensive content. This decision was made after a direct meeting between representatives of the management agency and the production team on the afternoon of April 23rd.
The regulatory body's conclusion regarding the MV Truth or Dare.
During the meeting, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports clearly stated its position that the artistic creation process needs to ensure harmony between aesthetic elements, ideological themes, and traditional customs. The authorities requested that singer Jun Pham, along with the director and creative team, seriously acknowledge the shortcomings in this musical product.
The Department acknowledges the singer's proactive approach in removing the music video from online platforms immediately after receiving negative feedback from the public. However, the regulatory body requests that all relevant parties commit to thoroughly addressing the issues raised and preventing similar situations from recurring in the future, in order to create proper and aesthetically pleasing works of art.
Legal regulations regarding music products on the internet.
According to a representative from the Department of Performing Arts, the handling of violations in performing arts and the posting of digital content is currently based on the regulations in Decree 144/2020/ND-CP. Music videos released online are subject to regulation by multiple legal documents, including regulations on performing arts, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.
Notably, Vietnam currently lacks specific regulations regarding age rating labels for music products on digital platforms. This is one of the factors that allows products with sensitive imagery to reach a wide audience before intervention from authorities.
Considering the incident involving rapper B Ray's offensive remarks.
Besides the case of Jun Pham, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports said it is coordinating with relevant agencies to review the case of rapper B Ray. The artist recently caused controversy by using rap lyrics deemed vulgar and violating moral values during a live broadcast on social media.
Representatives from the regulatory agency emphasized the crucial need to implement the Code of Conduct for those working in the arts. Artists have a responsibility to spread positive values, maintain a positive image, and enhance their accountability to audiences in the digital environment in accordance with the law.
