[HSK 6] 娱乐圈为何难出草根 - Why Is It So Hard for “Regular Folks” to Break Into Showbiz?

Second-generation stars and the wealthy take up resources, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to enter the entertainment industry.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: 赵强, have you noticed that in recent years it seems harder and harder for ordinary people to make it in showbiz?
赵强: Yeah. When you look at newcomers now, they’re either second-generation stars or second-generation rich. Their starting lines are totally different.
黄刚: In the past, there were talent shows like "Super Girl" and "The Voice of China"—regular people could turn things around with real ability.
赵强: But now talent shows have been suspended, the path is gone, and people with connections take the resources. It’s even tougher for ordinary folks.
黄刚: And quite a few rich kids just bring money into a production. Their acting is so-so, but opportunities keep coming.
赵强: Fans also add fuel to the fire—comparing family backgrounds. It’s basically a bit of “snobbish worship of wealth.”
黄刚: The saddest part is those Hengdian drifters—extras who hang around Hengdian. Low income, swallowing their grievances—nothing like the dream.
赵强: So even though showbiz looks glamorous, it’s really a game for a small group. Ordinary people have to stay clear-eyed.