‘Answer 1988’ Kim Seol appears on ‘under fifteen’ – Mbn pushes forward despite the disputes on the sexualization of minors

On March 22, the production team of Under fifteen years issued a declaration:

“All participants are precious young talents who have applied for the show with full understanding and consensus, together with the approval of their guardians. The production team strictly joined the guidelines to protect the juvenile participants during filming.”

They added, “The costumes and style were determined after active discussions between the staff and the tutors of the participants. During the weeks filming, the hours of practice were limited to 35 hours, with the guardians and the production team that manages the pick-up, abandonment and on-site care.”

The team also expressed regret for the growing recourse, saying:

“Even before the first episode aired, these various disputes caused great anguish and emotional damage to the young participants and their families. We find it deeply unfortunate.”

They continued, “” Under Fifteen “is a program that supports the dreams of its participants. Since some competitors have spent over six months prepare, we sincerely hope that their hard work should not be wasted. We promise to be more attentive during the production going on to prevent further misunderstandings.”

Under fifteen years It is a audition show aimed at discovering the next generation of K-Pop Stars under the age of 15. The show is previewed on March 31, with 59 competitors under the age of 15 from over 70 countries. Attracted attention to the participation of the child actress Kim SeolKnown for playing Jin-Joo, Sung Sunwoo (played by Go Kyung Po) younger sister in the 2015 successful film Answer 1988).

However, after the release of teaser clips and promotional videos, the program has aroused controversy, with many who accused him of sexualizing children. Concerns were raised to the style, graphics and overall shot of minor competitors.

In response, on March 21, MBN said:

“We take the concerns raised by the public and experts from all sectors of the company very seriously. We are currently examining all aspects of the program, including its detailed content and potential transmission plans. We will soon emit an official declaration from the network.”

Despite this, the disputes continue while the production team continued to release new teaser and confirmed the plans to go on with the show, attracting further criticism.