It seems that the debut age for idols in the world K-Pop becomes younger. Currently, a new listening program called “Up to 15” seeks to create a group of vocal girls for global advancement. The show is headed by the PD SEO Hye-Jin under the Crea studio. She is known for her work over Mr Trots, Miss Trot, King of the singersand the Korean-Japanese competition.
While SEO Hye-Jin has the results of successful shows, up to 15 years old creates headlines for all the wrong reasons. The program recruits children aged 3 to 15 from more than 70 countries. The reports suggest that the producer is seeking debut group, even younger than the average Newjeans 16.4 years.
Fans K-Pop react from shock
Both Korean and international networks expressed shock and indignation not only on the concept, but also on the producer’s comments. One user wrote: “She was born yesterday – what is wrong with you?!”
She was born yesterday, what’s wrong with yalll?!?!? 2 &: & 2 pic.twitter.com/hc6uqpr9m
– ً (@KEP1SLAY) March 12, 2025
Another commented: “The K-POP industry begins more like a factory that exploits children than a place for artistic growth … We really need to call them at that moment. Just disgusting.”
The K-POP industry starts more like a plant to operate children than a place for artistic growth .. We really need bo* pic.twitter.com/bbjokggose
– 𝘏’𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘏🦋 (@__hhaannnnaah_) March 13, 2025
A stunned fan said, “Group called under 15 ????”
A group called up to 15 years old ????? pic.twitter.com/nkauygsbaa
– Momo (@jylssoup) March 12, 2025
Another added: “It’s so rude. The K-Pop industry is already known for exploiting and overloading its adult idols … Imagine the pressure to face.”
This is so rough because the KPOP industry is known for exploiting and overloading its adult idols. Imagine the tension that many children will pass
– Alix! 🫎🪽 RW S4 SPN (@samboyism) March 13, 2025
More about less than 15
Crea Studio-Production Company founded by SEO Hye-Jin, known for driving a car K-Trot Wind A phenomenon with innovative audition programs. After the transition to independence she led the survival survival rice MBN Burned trotman and Korea-Japonia King of Battle Songswhich installed browsing records for the network.
HOther noticeable works include the current King of the song and its continuation, both of which are the new generation of rice artists. SEO HYE-JIN also prepared Korea-Japan The topics of the scope’s actionOpening new doors for cross -border joint industries between Korea and Japan.
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