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Posted by GONI2 pts Monday, August 22, 2011

Ministry of Gender Equality and Family bans 10cm's "Americano"

10cm's hit song, "Americano", was struck down with the label as 'hazardous for children'. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family criticized that the song, "Americano", contained lyrics that were hazardous to a child's concept of a 'clean relationship' with the other sex. The part of the lyrics that was pointed out was, "Having a cigarette with a pretty lady and having a cup of tea, while kissing another woman and having a cigarette". With this said, "Americano" cannot be played on broadcast stations from 7AM to 10PM, which is labeled as 'children protection time'. Furthermore, you must have adult certification to download the song. With this news, netizens replied, "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is trying to block our ears", "At this rate, they're going to ban the Pororo song for having the lyrics, 'I like playing the most'", "They're banning whatever they grab", showing their confusion and lack of understanding. Famous composer Yoon Il Sang criticized the Ministry's standard's for 'hazardous material', as well. On the August 22nd episode of YTN's "Issue & People", Yoon Il Sang appeared on the show and stated, "As an originator, I am disappointed by the recent issue of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and lyrics", speaking up about his opinions. He spoke up about the banning of 10cm's "Americano", in particular, "If "Americano" is hazardous material for children, I suggest banning the Pororo song for suggesting playing with the lyrics, 'I like playing the most'. Couldn't that be bad for children, too?" and that "In reality, there's always things hazardous for children in a 100 meter radius. Although there are things like that existing, they are only setting limits to the lyrics of music. It just doesn't make sense logically", criticizing the Ministry. Concluding, Yoon Il Sang stated, "Putting censorship on music even after death is like taking away the freedom of expression in the Democratic nation", showing his regretful feelings. Source 1: Mydaily via Nate Source 2: Newsen via Nate

  1. YOON IL SANG
  2. BAN
  3. 10CM
  4. YTN
  5. ISSUE & PEOPLE
  6. AMERICANO
  7. THE MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY
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