The controversy over child sexual commercialization has caused 'Under Fifteen' to abandon its first broadcast.
On the 28th, the production team of 'Under Fifteen' issued an official statement and noted, "After deep consideration and discussion, we have decided that canceling the scheduled broadcast on March 31 and focusing on protecting the grants is the best course of action."
They continued, "As a result, MBN will not air the program and will work to ensure that the essence of the program and the sincerity of the participants are not compromised. Thank you for your interest."
'Under Fifteen' was an audition for K-POP prodigies under 15 years old, scheduled to air for the first time on the 31st. However, after teasers and trailers were released, concerns were raised about the sexual objectification of children, and the production team held an emergency production briefing to address the issues but ultimately decided to abandon the broadcast.
Hereinafter is the full official statement from the 'Under Fifteen' production team
Hello. This is the production team of 'Under Fifteen.'
We have decided that canceling the scheduled broadcast on March 31 and focusing on protecting the grants is the best course of action after deep consideration and discussion.
As a result, MBN will not air the program.
We will ensure that the essence of the program and the sincerity of the participants are not compromised moving forward.
Thank you for your interest.
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