Ho Chi Minh City police have prosecuted 71 defendants for illegal drug trafficking, possession, and organization of drug use, including singer Long Nhat.
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What worries the public is not just the artists' names being involved in legal troubles, but the fact that such incidents are becoming increasingly frequent in the entertainment industry. When celebrities are repeatedly involved with illegal drugs, the story is no longer just about individual downfall, but becomes a problem of the cultural environment and social norms.
For many years, every time an artist was found to be involved with drugs, the public was shocked, disappointed, and debated. But after all, it seems the price paid was still not strong enough to create a real deterrent.
Artists don't just sell entertainment. They also sell their image, lifestyle, and influence. A singer, actor, or rapper can influence how millions of young people dress, speak, and even live. Therefore, when celebrities disregard the law, the consequences extend beyond the individual's downfall; it also creates a distorted perception among a segment of young audiences who idolize them.
Singer Son Ngoc Minh was also arrested for drug-related offenses.
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Many people still say, "Everyone has the right to correct their mistakes." That's true. But the right to correct mistakes doesn't mean society should immediately pave the way for them to return to their glory, continuing to make money from their fame as if nothing ever happened. Such leniency, in a way, is condoning wrongdoing.
The concept of "blacklisting" has been a subject of much debate in Asian entertainment markets. However, looking at the current reality, it's clear that Vietnamese showbiz also needs clearly defined boundaries. Artists who violate the law, especially those involved in drug-related activities, must pay the price with their positions in the entertainment industry.
The public has the right to boycott. But we cannot simply rely on spontaneous public reaction. Television stations, distribution platforms, brands, performance organizers, etc., also need to take a clear stance against artists who violate the law. We cannot accept that today the audience is outraged, only to see that person appearing frequently on game shows, stages, or advertisements a while later.
Singer Miu Le has been temporarily detained by the Hai Phong City Police for investigation into the illegal organization and use of narcotics.
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A healthy entertainment industry cannot be built on talent alone. The more famous an artist becomes, the more they must understand that influence always comes with responsibility. The public may love someone for their beautiful voice or good acting, but what keeps them in the long run is their character and way of life.
It's time for Vietnamese showbiz to have a sufficiently strict "red line." Because if celebrities repeatedly violate the rules and the price they pay isn't enough of a deterrent, the degradation of the cultural environment will not stop at a few personal scandals.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nghe-si-dinh-ma-tuy-can-mot-lan-ranh-do-185260520134802695.htm
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