Japanese AV actor Shin Dong-yup asked to leave 'Animal Farm'?

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Broadcaster Shin Dong-yeop appeared with singer Seong Si-kyung in the Netflix original entertainment show 'Sex + Character: Japan' (directed by Jeong Hyo-min and Kim In-sik, writer Jeong Hyo-min, hereinafter referred to as 'Sex + Character'), which was released on the 25th. Regarding 'Sex + People', Netflix introduces it as 'a new concept talk variety show in which Shin Dong-yup and Sung Si-kyung explore the unknown world of sex and characters in the adult culture industry.' This six-part content was classified as 19+ content.

In the released 'Sex + People', Shin Dong-yup and Seong Si-kyung visit an adult goods store in Japan, experience adult virtual reality (VR), and interview actors who filmed adult videos. Shin Dong-yeop gives high-level appreciation after looking at the devices in an adult store, and also shares sexual stories with adult actors without hesitation.

Japanese AV actor Shin Dong-yup asked to leave 'Animal Farm'?
The public's reaction to 'sex + character' is polarized. Some netizens pointed out that the 'sex + people' content itself, based on Japanese AV, which is illegal to distribute in Korea, was inappropriate. On the other hand, there is an opinion that since sexual issues are causing serious problems in the shadows, if they are addressed openly on the surface, it may actually play a positive role.

The public's evaluation of 'sex + character' may be different, and their awareness of the problem may also be approached differently.

However, the problem is that some public criticism is focused on Shin Dong-yeop, who appeared in 'Sex + Character'. Recently, some netizens demanded that Shin Dong-yup, who is appearing on the SBS entertainment program 'TV Animal Farm' and the tvN entertainment program 'Amazing Saturday', step down. Shin Dong-yup, who appears in 'TV Animal Farm', a program watched by the whole family, and 'Amazing Saturday', which is mainly watched by teenage viewers, appeared in 'Sex + People', a 19+ content, without considering his influence.

However, the demand for Shin Dong-yup to step down is not reasonable. Does this mean that broadcasters with great influence should not appear in content over the age of 19? I would like to ask whether the 'Animal Farm' MC should only broadcast good shows that can be viewed by the entire audience. In addition, 'Sex + People' is an entertainment show that is prohibited from access to minors who watch 'Animal Farm' or 'Amazing Saturday' as it is a 19+ content. This means that it is a broadcast made solely for adults and cannot be viewed by non-adult viewers.

If the intention or level of production of ‘Sex + Characters’ is at a level that will cause social controversy, this issue will be raised.
Japanese AV actor Shin Dong-yup asked to leave 'Animal Farm'?
If encouragement is needed, the target should be the production team of 'Sex + Character', not the actor Shin Dong-yeop. Of course, since Shin Dong-yeop is a key cast member, he would have discussed the content of the broadcast with the production team and shared the big picture, but the planning, filming, and editing rights for the broadcast are solely the responsibility of the production team.

Shin Dong-yeop has been maintaining 'Animal Farm' as an MC for 23 years since 2001, without stopping for a single episode. 'Amazing Saturday' has also been responsible for laughter as the central point of the program since its first broadcast in 2018. Shin Dong-yup's presence in this program is clear and difficult to replace. Shin Dong-yeop has led the program better than anyone else, and is showing a quality broadcast as an MC and core member.

Shin Dong-yeop is a broadcaster with a wide spectrum who can handle a variety of programs, including 'Animal Farm', which takes the lead in protecting animals, 'Amazing Saturday', which provides fun with idols, and 'SNL Korea', which contains 19+ content and political satire. . The public can distinguish between the affectionate Shin Dong-yeop of 'Animal Farm' and the Shin Dong-yeop who performs 19+ comedy that goes back and forth between the dangerous levels, and both appearances are considered Shin Dong-yeop's charms.

Japanese AV actor Shin Dong-yup asked to leave 'Animal Farm'?
As if aware of the controversy, Shin Dong-yeop said at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards held on the 28th, "I'm also very curious, so I like trying new and diverse things. I like fun things, I like sexy things, and I'm constantly taking on challenges." . This can be interpreted as a request to acknowledge one's broad spectrum and challenges.

If you look at the title of 'Sex + People', you can read the intention of the program planned with the theme of 'sex' and 'character'. However, if you misinterpret it and accept it as ‘adult + water’, it has a completely different meaning. Just as if you read the spacing incorrectly, a slight difference can give a completely different meaning, in this controversy, you must also read the spacing at the correct point. The real problem is not that 'Animal Farm' MC Shin Dong-yeop appeared in 'Sex + People', but whether 'Sex + People' is socially harmful content.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
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