MBN controversy over sexual commercialization of children canceled the broadcast of 'Under Fifteen'..."Working with Crea Studio will continue"
Mar 28, 2025
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MBN confirmed the production company Crea Studio's position to cancel the broadcast of 'Underpiptin', which was scheduled to premiere on March 31"The broadcast was canceled, but we plan to maintain our cooperative relationship with Crea Studio."
On the same day, 'Underpiptin' production team decided not to broadcast on MBN after much consideration"The first broadcast scheduled for March 31 has also been canceled," he said.
Underpiptin is a project to foster girl groups for prodigies under the age of 15, drawing attention in that it was the world's first K-pop child audition, but it faced a strong backlash from public opinion due to the controversy over the commercialization of children.
In particular, Crea Studio recently made an explanation through an emergency production briefing, but the situation worsened due to criticism that some of the explanations were different from the facts.
Although the broadcast was canceled in a surprise move, MBN has expressed its intention to maintain its relationship with Crea Studio and is also drawing attention to future production moves.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
