MBN‘s upcoming audition show, UNDER FIFTEEN, has wrapped up with filming, as per a report published by Koreaboo. The final recording for the show has been done, interestingly, amidst the controversies it has garnered over time for the show’s uncanny format.
The UNDER FIFTEEN controversy
The reality show, precisely a survival k-pop segment to channelise the new generation of artists in the South Korean music industry was announced with much anticipation. However, things toppled when the age range of selecting participants was revealed to be between 13 to 15 years and the spark later caught fire when portfolios of young girls were posted implying heavy makeup and adult-like styling. Some stated that the makers are overtly sexualising the young girls in the name of incurring fame.
Later producer PD Lee Kook Yon, added that the shortlisting could be done for kids of 5 years young, raising eyebrows yet again. “Some participants are as young as 5 years old. Our audition itself is a verification process. There are many kids who shine in 10 to 30-second short videos, but we want to find the real talents among them”.
UNDER FIFTEEN, backed by CReA Studio, has faced criticism since the beginning, with many revolting to turn down the show’s shooting. This led to a strong uncertainty about the release of the show.
Nonetheless, the final stage completed its filming at the Bitmaru Broadcasting Support Center in Goyang, as reported by TenAsia. Seven contestants won the battle for a new K-pop debut.
Even though the initial plans for broadcasting were cancelled but as of now the makers are in quest of broadcasters to air this show very soon.
