‘Keep Running’ cast shakeup reportedly due to salary dispute

[5201314]

Cast members Deng Chao and Lu Han reportedly refused to accept a cut in their pay 

 

So the production crew decided to settle for warm bodies instead

 

 

 

 

https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/asianbuzz/article/salary-dispute-cause-of-keep-running-cast-shakeup-reports-11233842

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese reality show Keep Running, an adaptation of the popular Korean reality show, Running Man, is now in its seventh season, has maintained its popularity throughout its run.

 

However, for the newest season, a major shakeup in the cast members was announced, with Chinese actors Deng Chao and Chen He, Chinese actor-singer Lu Han, as well as Hong Kong actor Wong Cho-lam leaving the show. Of the cast members from the sixth season, only Hong Kong model-actress Angelababy and Chinese actors Li Chen and Ryan Zheng are left.Though there has been a number of changes to the cast since the start of Keep Running, the loss of longtime cast members Lu Han and Deng Chao in particular left fans sighing that the show had “lost its original charm".

 

Recently, a netizen posted that the reason behind the changes was due to new regulations restricting the pay of celebrities. As an example, the netizen shared that both Deng Chao and Lu Han commanded over RMB100 million (approximately USD15 million) per season. However, as they refused to take a cut in their salaries to RMB10 million (approximately USD$1.5 million) per season, the production crew had no choice but to change the cast.

 

However, reaction to the news was largely positive, with netizens explaining that filming for the reality show required long hours and much effort. Additionally, fans of Deng Chao also shared that the actor has a number of acting projects on his plate this year and his career would therefore not suffer even without his participation on Keep Running. 

[BITE MY CLIT]

geez they got payed a lot,, too much tbh

[Khyler]

Okay but when are they inviting Huang Zitao as a guest tho

[HoaYo]

Who tf needs that much $

[5201314]

Who tf needs that much $

 

 

Luhan needs the guap to support all of those secret marriages and babies he's been reported to have had over the years.

[Lemon Tea]

I knew the downgrade of the new cast had to with money. Wonder how well the ratings will be.

[Briana]

I can somehow understand about deng chao getting pay those much (still too much though IMO),he is a big senior and he was the yu jaesuk in RM China, but Lu han wasnt even funny And RM china only has like 12? or so episodes in 1 season. And why does deng chao, wang zulan and chen he left but li chen wont ?

 

Hopefully with this pay cut, all the staffs would get much better payment than before, hopefully those sponsor money wouldnt go into the producer private account.

[Zenist]

I can somehow understand about deng chao getting pay those much (still too much though IMO),he is a big senior and he was the yu jaesuk in RM China, but Lu han wasnt even funny And RM china only has like 12? or so episodes in 1 season. And why does deng chao, wang zulan and chen he left but li chen wont ?

 

Hopefully with this pay cut, all the staffs would get much better payment than before, hopefully those sponsor money wouldnt go into the producer private account.

 

Li Chen needs to stay to pay off Fan Bing Bing's tax evasion fines. 

[Pinky Winky]

I can somehow understand about deng chao getting pay those much (still too much though IMO),he is a big senior and he was the yu jaesuk in RM China, but Lu han wasnt even funny And RM china only has like 12? or so episodes in 1 season. And why does deng chao, wang zulan and chen he left but li chen wont ?

 

Hopefully with this pay cut, all the staffs would get much better payment than before, hopefully those sponsor money wouldnt go into the producer private account.

 

Luhan has a big fandom and pulled in a different demographic. 

 

I am glad top chinese celebrities will earn less for each project. Their paychecks were insane. 

[waycrispy1]

I wish I can make that much from a few episodes playing around

[Geewonii]

I know they're ceebrities but 15 mil USD is so much money for 1 season tbh

[Drama Drama Drama]

Ying Yang scandal effect?

It's time to stop divos cachets.

[Briana]

Li Chen needs to stay to pay off Fan Bing Bing's tax evasion fines.

FBB has enough money and investments to last for 3 or more generations. Beside her brother is gaining so much fame as well. She also already have a new advertisement up already. May be she will be back by next month. Though i prefer if she atleast took some acting classes first.

[Briana]

FBB has enough money and investments to last for 3 or more generations. Beside her brother is gaining so much fame as well. She also already have a new advertisement up already. May be she will be back by next month. Though i prefer if she atleast took some acting classes first. And still find it hilarious how the ifans were so worried about her.