The annual MBC Idol Star Athletic Championships (Isacs) They are usually full of carefree moments between idols in different generations. But this year’s event unexpectedly triggered a heated online debate.
A viral video circulating on social media shows interactions between different idols of Maknae of the groups of fifth generation girls. What shocked many spectators were their years: three of the idols were born in 2010, while the Unis Seowon, one of the youngest active idols today, is only 14 years old.
While the clip itself seemed harmless, fans and netizen quickly underlined the darkest implications of the scene. Many have expressed discomfort as much as it became common for idols to debut in the first adolescence.
Some fans have even arrived at the point of calling it a form of child work, observing that idols in such a young age are subjected to demanding programs, constant public control and little opportunity to enjoy a normal childhood.
- They should be at school learning to color the lines.
- This is horribly dystopian.
- This is F*Cked. The cultures of Eastern Asia have an extremely laxist attitude towards the sexualization of girls and unfortunately as KPop Stans we encourage them with our opinions and money.
- My teenage students are mainly around this age group and oh my God I can’t even imagine any of them who works not to speak in this sector … I guess they are that friend who is too awakened …
- How is this normal and not widely considered the toll levels of incorrect ,,,, If the actors of the children are accepted as exploited because they are not idols for children …
The debate on minor idols is not new in k-pop, but this viral Isaca The moment has again amplified the conversation. Supporters argue that the most severe age limits should be placed at the debut, while others underline that many idols themselves choose to start young people, hoping to build longer careers.
In any case, the video highlights an ongoing tension in the sector, balancing the global demand for new talents with concerns about the well -being and rights of young artists.
As the K-Pop industry continues to grow, this debate will probably remain one of its most urgent ethical questions.
Sources: KB
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