“UNDER FIFTEEN” Cancels First Broadcast Following Underage Controversy— Netizens Not Satisfied

They hope they cancel the show altogether.

On March 28, the production team for the idol survival show UNDER FIFTEEN released an official statement about the broadcast schedule.

After much deliberation and discussion, we have decided to cancel the March 31 broadcast and take time to protect the cast and reorganize. We will not be airing the show on MBN.

— ‘Under Fifteen’ production team

They also shared the future of the show.

The production team will continue to produce the program so that the show’s essence and the participants’ sincerity are not damaged. Thank you for your interest.

— ‘Under Fifteen’ production team

Previously, the show was hit with significant backlash after seeing that the youngest participant was born in 2016.

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Ahead of the show’s premiere, netizens were disgusted at the video promotions that revealed the inappropriate styling of the contestants.

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Most recently, the producers of the show were seen breaking down after receiving netizen critcism.

Controversial Audition Program “UNDER FIFTEEN” Producers Break Down In Tears After Intense Backlash

However, netizens were still displeased with the decision and hoped it would cancel the show.

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• “Is there any way to report them for child abuse? What do you mean by reorganizing? Just cancel the show. Do they want to shut down the broadcast studio…”
• “If it’s under fifteen, shouldn’t it be a children’s choir and not a girl group?”
• “Don’t even think about reorganizing and coming out elsewhere.”
• “Just know we won’t be taking it unless it’s a survival show for children’s songs.”
• “This can never be aired…seriously.”

Meanwhile, check out everything you know about the controversy below.

All The Controversy Surrounding “UNDER FIFTEEN” And Its Child Trainees