K-pop audition show Under 15 criticised for featuring contestants as young as eight
Controversy arose after a teaser showed contestants as young as eight in make-up and cropped tops. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Upcoming K-pop audition show Under 15 receives backlash for having contestants as young as 8 years old
Set to air starting Mar 31, Under 15 features 59 contestants – all of whom are younger than 16 – competing for a place in a ...
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More Southeast Asians are debuting as K-pop idols. What’s driving this trend?
Over the past few years, entertainment companies have realized the growing importance of short ... hub of K-pop talent Thailand has produced some of the most successful K-pop idols, with Blackpink ...
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More Southeast Asians are debuting in K-pop. What’s driving this trend?
K-pop’s evolution has always been shaped by its audience. In the 2010s, Korean agencies turned to China and Japan for fresh ...
More South-east Asians are debuting as K-pop idols. What’s driving this trend?
Engagement with K-pop on social media in South-east Asia surpasses global averages. Read more at straitstimes.com.