Will “Keep Running” survive Cai Xu Kun’s scandal? Latest broadcast delayed for the time being
On June 30, it is reported that “Keep Running” (“Running Man”’s Chinese version) has postponed airing the last two episodes of season 7 because Cai Xu Kun was in them. It is the result of the singer-songwriter’s ongoing scandal when he coerced a girl whom he spent a night with into having an abortion.
In previous seasons, Cai Xu Kun is a recurrent guest of the show; He brought remarkable viewership ratings for the program.
However, in the latest season, Cai Xu Kun could not attend the show because he was busy preparing for his concert. Therefore, the singer only appeared in the last two episodes of season 7 as a guest. A big budget is said to have gone into the making of the episodes, and a delegate of 10 Thai artists also appeared on the day of the recording. The episodes gathered Angelababy, Fan Cheng Cheng, Dylan Wang, and (G)I-DLE Yuqi and Minnie.
Fans of artists who got dragged into Cai Xu Kun’s controversy is unhappy. They state that the producers will have to reduce the overall runtime of the episodes or cancel them completely.
In response to growing concerns, there is a widespread affirmation that Cai Xu Kun’s case is not illegal; hence, it will not affect the broadcast of the last episodes. Moreover, no banned broadcast notice has been issued.
Cai Xu Kun remains silent in the face of the situation; yet, fans and the public are strongly disappointed by his action. He risks getting himself blacklisted by show producers and boycotted by the public.
Cosmopolitan magazine is said to have a special issue in August to celebrate the Chinese star’s birthday. However, after the scandal broke out, the event is canceled. Other brands also terminate contracts with him.
Previously, on June 26, a girl called C called out Cai Xu Kun for forcing her into taking an abotion. Cai Xu Kun’s mother suspected her son was being extorted; hence, she had a a mini-camera inserted in her door and hired a detective to monitor her everyday life. The situation was resolved through monetary means and in silence. However, details are being unfolded.
Cai Xu Kun, who boasts a strong career and growing popularity, is faced with a crumbling professional life.
Source: zingnews
