The Xie Leilei GNZ48 Scandal Highlighted by Foreign Media
The case of violating the anti-love rules again occurred and was experienced by the sister group SNH48 from Guangzhou, namely GNZ48. Where the Xie Leilei scandal shocked fans after it was discovered that he was dating his girlfriend.
Xie LeiLei or familiarly called Hana is a top and featured member in GNZ48. In a number of participations in the SNH48 General Election, he has always been among the top GNZ representatives.
Xie Leilei’s popularity as the prettiest GNZ48 member in the group has also increased after duets with famous singers in China and her roles in several C-Dramas have made Hana even more popular with ordinary people.
Therefore, it is not surprising that all of his activities, activities, and behavior have become the spotlight of local and international fans. Especially later on a date on Christmas Eve 2022.
At that time, Xie Leilei’s case had been the topic of discussion among fans for more than a week. This case made the girl born in Guangdong have to be willing to bow for a minute to apologize to fans at the GNZ48 Theater.
Hana’s action reaped the pros and cons. Moreover, foreign media also highlighted and made headlines how “An Idol in China must be willing to apologize and bow in front of fans for being seen with men.”
Dating and dating are taboo in AKB48 Group, even though SNH48 and its branches have been separated from Vernalossom & Yasushi Akimoto, their concept and rules are still the same as 48 Families in general.
In JKT48, members are allowed to date as long as fans don’t know about them. Even a former member warned that dating should not be caught, if exposed then the consequences must be the responsibility of each member who violates the rules.
From the Xie Leilei GNZ48 scandal, it may be possible to use further information that the Golden Rules or golden rules in the 48 Groups still exist until now are still an essential factor for the survival of idol groups.
There are also consequences that are ready to be accepted by members who violate the Anti-Love Rules in the form of social sanctions and become the subject of scathing criticism from fans. Until the fans who stop providing support has often happened.
Including the case of Xie Leilei, his fanbase or fanbase has been disbanded and all projects canceled and according to Pocket48 statistical data, the reputation of the 5th generation member of SNH48 has decreased drastically from before.
The management of Guangzhou Siba Culture Media which manages GNZ48 also apologized to the fans for this incident. The news of Xie Leilei graduating has been dismissed, but he must try his best to restore the trust of his fans.
