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Vietnamese Livestreamer Prosecuted, Claims 'More Cursing Equals More Views'

Vietnamese Livestreamer Prosecuted, Claims 'More Cursing Equals More Views'

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Vietnamese livestreamer Khanh Sky, real name Nguyen Van Hoi, was prosecuted for public disorder and abusing democratic freedoms.
  • He confessed that he believed "the more you curse, the more views you get," leading him to engage in provocative behavior.
  • Khanh Sky, along with two others, allegedly livestreamed arguments with offensive content to gain followers and influence.

Livestreamer Khanh Sky, whose real name is Nguyen Van Hoi, has been prosecuted in Vietnam for public disorder and abusing democratic freedoms, according to Thanh Niên newspaper. The 34-year-old, originally from Hung Yen province, faces charges related to his online activities.

chửi bới càng nhiều thì càng đông view, đông người xem

— Khánh SkyKhanh Sky explaining his belief that provocative language increases viewership, a motive for his actions.

During questioning, Khanh Sky admitted that his motivation for livestreaming was to increase his viewership. He stated his belief that "the more you curse, the more views you get," which led him to engage in increasingly provocative behavior. He explained that he went to the workshop of another individual, known as "Vua Quat" (King of Fans), specifically to livestream an event that was attracting attention, seeing it as an opportunity to boost his online presence.

Khanh Sky is not the only one facing charges. Ho Van Khoa, 34, from Hanoi but residing in Bac Ninh, was also prosecuted for public disorder. Tran Dinh Tiep, known as "Vua Quat," faces charges of exploiting freedoms to infringe upon state interests and the rights of organizations and individuals. Both Khoa and Tiep also admitted to livestreaming for the purpose of gaining engagement, likes, and ultimately, sales.

mục đích phát trực tiếp cũng nhằm để câu tương tác, câu view, câu like nhằm mục đích bán hàng. Chứ bản thân cũng không nghĩ đến những phát ngôn của mình "lại đi xa" như vậy.

— Hồ Văn KhoaHo Van Khoa stating his livestreaming was for engagement and sales, not anticipating the consequences of his statements.

Investigators found that the three individuals repeatedly engaged in livestreams featuring offensive content and mutual insults, aiming to increase their viewership and expand their influence on social media. The livestreams reportedly spread widely, negatively impacting public opinion and the reputation of those involved, as well as affecting online security and order. Khanh Sky and Khoa were also accused of planning and instigating disturbances at Tran Dinh Tiep's home.

khi thu thập thông tin của một số cá nhân, nhiều thông tin chưa kiểm chứng nhưng cứ nghĩ chỉ nói chuyện vui và không ngờ hậu quả xảy ra lại lớn.

— Trần Đình TiệpTran Dinh Tiep admitting he shared unverified information casually, not expecting the significant repercussions.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.