In recent years, with the rise and expanding influence of new media, the traditional entertainment industry is facing unprecedented challenges. The rise of "Internet celebrities", an emerging force, is reshaping people's definition and perception of "star". Recently, a video sparked a heated discussion among netizens about the definition of "Internet celebrity" and "star", and the Tang Yan incident became the fuse, and the discussion of the identity of the new generation of artists inside and outside the industry came and went, reflecting the differences between the traditional and the emerging and the changes in the industry ecology.
According to a number of media reports, Tang Yan appeared as a guest at the recording site of a variety show. But during the recording of the show, some of her performances, words and deeds aroused questions and heated discussions among netizens. Some netizens believe that as an artist born as an "Internet celebrity", does she have the qualifications to appear in variety shows of this level?
Soon, the question sparked a wider discussion online. There are many voices of support and opposition, and the two sides insist on their own words and argue endlessly. Some netizens believe that Tang Yan has grown from an "Internet celebrity" to a qualified "star" with years of hard work and accumulation, while others insist that she is still an "Internet celebrity" and there is still a certain gap between her and the real "star".
Intra-industry ambiguity
The incident exposed that within the entertainment industry, there is a clear divergence in the definitions of "influencer" and "star". Traditionally, "star" refers to an artist who has passed professional training and has a high level of artistic accomplishment and comprehensive quality. "Internet celebrity" mostly refers to relying on online platforms to gain attention and popularity, and lacks systematic professional training.
As the times have progressed, this distinction has become increasingly blurred. Some "Internet celebrities" have gradually obtained the qualifications and status of "stars" through continuous efforts to learn and improve, and some "stars" have successfully achieved the influence of "Internet celebrities" with the help of online platforms.
There is indeed a certain gap between traditional celebrities and Internet celebrity artists in terms of qualifications, experience, and professionalism. However, the identity of the new generation of artists has become a focus of attention within the industry.
Changes in the industry ecology
With the continuous development of new media, the ecology of the entertainment industry is undergoing profound changes. Industry divisions are becoming increasingly blurred, and boundaries are no longer so clear. The line between "influencer" and "celebrity" has become increasingly difficult to clarify.
In this new situation, the development path of Internet celebrities and celebrities is also worth re-exploring. In the past, "Internet celebrities" mostly relied on online platforms to gain attention, while "celebrities" needed to operate through professional training and resources. But now, the paths of the two are gradually merging and penetrating each other.
The entire entertainment industry ecosystem is being redefined and adjusted. How to treat the new generation of artists, how to regulate the development of the industry, how to create a good environment for emerging forces, these have become urgent issues to be solved.
Event impact and significance
Although the Tang Yan incident is a specific case, the heated discussion it has sparked actually reflects the differences and confusion within the entertainment industry about the identity of the new generation of artists. This requires joint reflection and discussion inside and outside the industry, clarifying the development direction, and redefining the industry ecology.
The event also provides a window for the public to understand the collision and convergence between traditional and emerging forces. It helps people to recognize the current situation of the entertainment industry, think about the positioning of the new generation of artists, and give them their due status and development space in the industry.
The heated discussion caused by the Tang Yan incident reflects that the traditional entertainment industry is facing the impact and challenges of emerging forces, and there are disagreements and confusions within the industry about the identity of the new generation of artists. This requires joint reflection and discussion inside and outside the industry, clarifying the development direction, redefining the industry ecology, and creating a good environment for the development and growth of emerging forces. Only when traditional and emerging forces tolerate and learn from each other can the industry ecology maintain its vitality and bring more high-quality entertainment content and artists to the audience.