The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially decided to fine several websites for publishing songs with crude or sexual lyrics.
Certain performers threatened with loss of work permits
As a result, Chacha and NhacVui, both popular music sites, were fined VND8 million (USD374.61) each for publishing the songs “Phieu be ngoan”, or “Commendation Award” and "Tan Ka Ka" for their lyrics.
Tran Van Minh, Deputy Head of the ministry’s Inspectorate said, “We are still awaiting the results of our investigation before coming to any final decision about punishments for sites, including Zing Zing Mp3 and Nhaccuatui.”
Many singers, including Yanbi, Bueno, Mr.A, TMT, and Mr. T are also under investigation for their songs, and may face fines.
Ngo Hoang Quan, Deputy Director of the ministry’s Performing Art Department, said that singers who composed, performed and popularised songs with "crude" lyrics would find it difficult to get work permits in the near future.
“It’s unacceptable to compose, perform or upload this type of music. This type of thing needs to be brought under control,” Quan commented.
