Despite facing strong criticism for concerns about the inappropriate portrayal of minors, the contentious talent show "Under Fifteen," produced by CReA Studio, has proceeded with its final recording.

As reported by Ten Asia on April 23, the show's culmination was recorded on April 20 at the Bitmaru Broadcasting Support Center in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang. It is said that seven participants have been selected for the initial lineup.

Even though MBN has rescinded its original broadcasting plans, sources within the industry reveal that the production team is currently negotiating with alternative networks to potentially air the show before the year concludes.

The global audition program "Under Fifteen" is aimed at discovering young K-pop talents under the age of 15. Since its early stages, the show has been heavily criticized for allegedly endorsing the sexualization of minors—especially following teaser clips showing underage contestants dancing in revealing attire and heavy makeup. The release of profile images featuring barcodes and birth years only added to the controversy.

In an effort to address the backlash, the producers held a press conference on March 25 asserting that the show had passed approval from the Korea Communications Standards Commission. However, this claim was later debunked, further enraging the public.

Numerous civil society groups swiftly reacted, with a coalition of 129 organizations staging a demonstration in front of MBN's headquarters, demanding that the show be taken off the air. "Under Fifteen" was initially scheduled to premiere on March 31, but due to the escalating backlash, the broadcast was halted.

At that time, CReA Studio declared: "After careful consideration, we have opted to cancel the broadcast set for March 31 and focus on safeguarding the participants and restructuring the program. It will no longer be aired on MBN."

The future of the show on another network remains uncertain, but the controversy surrounding it continues unabated.