It seems that the first age for idols in K-Pop World is young. Currently, a new audition program under 15 is demanding to form a vocal-centric girl group for global promotion. The show is given by PD Seo Hi-Jin under the Crass Studio. She is known for her work Shri Trot, Miss Trot, The King of SingersAnd Korean-Japanese singer competition.
While SEO Hye-Jin has a track record of successful show, under 15 is in the headlines-but for all wrong reasons. The program is recruiting children from 3 to 15 years of age from more than 70 countries. Reports suggest that the average of the manufacturer’s average first age is to start a group below the age of 16.4 years.
K-pap fans react with shock
Both the Korean and International Neetzens have expressed shock and resentment not only on the concept, but also in the manufacturer’s comments. A user wrote, “She was born yesterday – what’s wrong with Y’All?”
She was born yesterday what is wrong with Yallll?! 2 &: & 2 pic.twitter.com/HHC6UQPR9M
– (@kep1slay) March 12, 2025
Another comment made, “The K-Pop industry has begun to look like a factory exploiting children than a place for artistic development … we really need to call them out at this point. Just disgusting.”
The K-POP industry is looking like a factory to exploit children than a place for artistic development. We actually need to lly them at this point. pic.twitter.com/bbjokgose
– 𝘏’𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢’𝘏🦋 (@_hhaannnaah_) March 13, 2025
A stunned fan said, “A group called less than 15 ?????”
A group called Under 15 ?????? pic.twitter.com/nkauygsbaa
– Momo (@Jylssoup) March 12, 2025
Another couple, “This is very gross. The K-Pop industry is already known to exploit its adult sculptures and more … imagine these children will have to face.”
This is very gross because the KPOP industry is known to be exploitative and overwork its adult sculptures. Stress will pass through so many children
– Elix! 🫎🪽 rw s4 spn (@samboyism) March 13, 2025
More under 15
Crea Studio is a production company founded by SEO Hye-Jin, known for driving K-trot wind Event with innovative audition programs. After his move to independence, he led MBN’s hit Trot Survival Show Burning Trotman And Korea-Japan King of song fightingWhich sets records of the number of spectators for the network.
HOther notable tasks include the current king of Song and its sequel, both spotted a new generation of trot artists. SEO Hye-Jin also produced Korea-Japan Top ten showsOpening new doors for co-production across the border between Korea and Japan.
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