World · Malaysia Bureau
iQiyi Pulls Six Episodes of 'Honey or Poison' for Review
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi has removed six episodes of the drama series 'Honey or Poison' from its platform. The decision comes as part of an agreement to halt broadcast of the remaining episodes pending a comprehensive editorial review of all 12 instalments.
LSN Malaysia ·
iQiyi, one of China's major video streaming services, has suspended distribution of six episodes from the drama series 'Honey or Poison,' effective immediately. The platform made the decision to temporarily remove the content from circulation while conducting a thorough reassessment process.
Under the agreement reached, iQiyi has committed to pausing the release of the remaining six episodes of the 12-episode series. This halt will allow the streaming platform sufficient time to undertake a complete editorial review and re-evaluation of all episodes before any further content is made available to viewers.
The move reflects growing scrutiny of online content in the region, where streaming platforms have increasingly faced pressure to ensure programming meets regulatory and community standards. iQiyi did not provide specific details regarding the reasons prompting the review or a timeline for when the series might resume broadcasting.
The suspension represents one of several content decisions made by major streaming platforms operating across Asia in recent months as they navigate complex regulatory environments and audience expectations.