Seventeen’s Music Video Adapted for Russian Broadcast Amid Regulations

Seventeen's music video undergoes editing by a Russian TV channel to remove rainbow symbols, aligning with the country's laws against LGBTQIA+ representation.

Seventeen's Music Video Adapted for Russian Broadcast Amid Regulations

 

In a move that highlights the intersection of global pop culture with national regulations, a popular Russian television channel has altered the music video of K-pop group Seventeen. The original rainbow imagery in the video for their song “God of Music” was replaced with monochromatic grey clouds, a decision made in response to the country’s strict laws against ‘LGBTQIA+ propaganda.

The Moscow Times reported that TNT Music, known for showcasing K-pop among other genres, modified the video to adhere to legislation that limits the representation of LGBTQIA+ symbols in media content accessible to minors.

This isn’t the first time TNT Music has faced repercussions under this law; in July, its parent company was fined by a Moscow court. With ongoing administrative charges threatening a substantial fine, the channel has chosen a cautious approach, resulting in alterations to Seventeen’s vibrant MV.

The Russian legal landscape regarding LGBTQIA+ representation in media saw tightening restrictions in 2013, with further expansions to the ban last year, making any public displays of non-traditional relationships subject to legal action.

Seventeen's Music Video Adapted for Russian Broadcast Amid Regulations

Seventeen's Music Video Adapted for Russian Broadcast Amid Regulations

 

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