A PD revealed a disturbing fact on the show.
The controversial K-Audition show, Under fifteen yearsHe is facing an intense online backlash again.
Since the program was announced, it has been the subject of criticism by the national and international public. The very format of the show infuriated many as it is explicitly aimed at creating an exceptionally girl group.
Under fifteen years It is the first hearing in the world to discover K-Pop wonders under the age of 15. Among the girls of over 70 countries around the world, 59 talented participants have been selected, showing a variety of races, nationalities and genres. These young people will fascinate the audience with their “hexagonal charm”, a combination of images, performances and vocal talent by a new story for k-pops and electrifying fans all over the world.
– Naver
But it was only recently that the public was made aware of how young participants would be. March 13, Television relationship An article is published that mentions an interview from 2024 of PD Lee kook aone of the producers involved in creating the show. In the interview, Lee had shared him Under fifteen years It would present competitors of just five years.
Some participants are just 5 years old … our hearing is a verification process. There are many children who shine in short videos from 10 to 30 seconds, but we want to find the real talents with each other.
– Lee Kook a
This new information has aroused further indignation against the show between the Netizen, with many who require that the show be canceled.
- “Wow, this is not really done.”
- “That show should be reported to Korea Communications Commission …”
- “The production team is problematic and parents are also out.”
- “Shouldn’t it be legally stopped?”
- “At that age … parents are really a problem.”
- “Are they crazy?”
- “This must really be stopped.”
