The production of South Korea's "Under15" K-Pop audition show faced intense scrutiny leading to its cancellation before the premiere. Critics condemned the show's marketing that emphasized underage girls' participation, suggesting it sexualized minors. The Crea Studio's statement highlighted a focus on protecting participants while attempting to preserve the show's essence. Experts noted that such marketing strategies in the entertainment industry are controversial, especially when they involve minors engaging in mature performances, raising concerns from parents and educators about the appropriateness of the content displayed.
"After deep consideration, we have decided that it will be best to cancel the scheduled broadcast and focus on protecting the participants and reorganizing the program."
"Promoting younger artists is not, of course, new in the entertainment industry... But one of the reasons this program has attracted controversy is that it explicitly advocates the girls' age as a source of marketing."
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