Comedian Guo Degang investigated after lyric change
Guo Degang, a leading xiangsheng performer, is under investigation by Wuhan authorities after he changed a lyric from a revolutionary song during a recent show, local media reported. Several of his performances, including a show in Xi'an, were canceled or postponed with refunds and travel reimbursements offered, and local reports said multiple August dates were also dropped. His Wuhan performance had prior approval, but the unapproved lyric change may violate commercial performance rules, signaling firmer enforcement in China's entertainment sector and echoing earlier penalties against comedians in 2023.
A lyric change triggered investigation and multiple show cancellations.
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A lyric change at a Wuhan show led to a local investigation. Shows were canceled and refunds offered. More cancellations or official penalties could follow.
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