Controversial K-Audition Show “UNDER FIFTEEN” Under More Heat For Youngest Participant’s Age And Inappropriate Styling

The controversial K-Audition show UNDER FIFTEEN has been hit with even more criticism.

The show was hit with immense backlash.

K-Audition Program “UNDER FIFTEEN” With Child Trainees Sparks Immense Backlash

In particular, international fans were shocked when they saw the youngest participant was born in 2016, making her 8/9 years old, depending on when her birthday is.

Netizens shared their fury online.

SHE WAS BORN YESTERDAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH YALLL ?!?!?2&:&2 pic.twitter.com/Hhc6UqPR9m

— ً (@kep1slay) March 12, 2025

Nope. If I see a single one of you supporting the Under15 group/show whatever the fuck it is, you're getting called out and blocked if you double down. What the FUCK do you mean they're auditioning 8 year olds for DEBUT!?

— Mackenzie (@TheGirlUnsure) March 12, 2025

So this is a show called Under 15 and the age range for "contestants" is apparently THREE TO FIFTEEN.

That is unacceptable. Disturbing.

The people making this, watching this, and allowing their children to be on this should all be arrested. pic.twitter.com/LnvayXaf6q

— Chain Reactions YouTube ⛓️🖤⛓️ (@Ch41nR34ct10ns) March 12, 2025

It keeps getting worse.. pic.twitter.com/X7zfvCNxzv

— Gabe✧.* (@meovvgenes) March 12, 2025

If that wasn’t enough, it led to a discussion about some of the video promotions. Ahead of the show’s premiere, there was a more detailed video showing the contestants.

In particular, some screenshots from the video and other content to promote the show were shared on theqoo.

Netizens couldn’t hide their disgust.

• “What’s with the outfit;;”
• “Stop this nonsense, seriously.”
• “Are they out of their minds?”
• “What the hell is going on????”
• “What even is this outfit?”

You can read more about the show below.

South Korean PD Under Massive Fire After Teasing “Girl Group Under 15”