"Americano" By 10CM "Harmful For Youth"

Published on 2011/08/22 | Source

The song "Americano" by indie band 10cm has been banned for being harmful for youth.

According to 10cm reps on August 22nd, the song that had become so recognized due to it being used in a coffee commercial, was officially banned on the 16th.

According to the organization in charge of such decisions, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said, "The song 'American' has a verse that says 'when I smoke a cigarette and drink some tea with a pretty girl' and 'when I kiss another woman and smoke a cigarette' which has been judged to be harmful for children or teens.

10cm reps said that the members aren't paying the latest news much attention. "The members don't really care and are focusing more on their September 3-4th headlining concert at the Olympic Hall".

When a song is officially banned by the government ministry, those under the age of 19 aren't allowed to download the song without their parent's permission nor can they buy it at the store. Also, the song would be banned from being played from 7 AM to 10 PM.