On the night of the 12th, JTBC 'Peak Time' announced the top 6 teams that will advance to the final round. Prior to this, they also officially announced that Team 23:00 is leaving the show, just like how they hinted previously.
The production team rep. has decided that Team 23:00 is leaving the show due to a controversy, following the withdrawal of Kim Hyunjae who was embroiled in a school violence controversy. Variety shows typically respond by completely editing the cast out of the show or briefly mentioning it in the subtitles in cases where a cast decides to leave the show. However, 'Peak Time' drew attention for their approach as they provide an opportunity for the cast to publicly apologize.
From the beginning, 'Peak Time' has been striving to create a stage where value can be proven solely by skills. They also devoted themselves to fairness by providing not only songs but also choreography and stage outfits for the eliminated teams. They have gained the label of a 'heart-warming survival show' in the industry.
However, the show was still firm and decisive in handling the controversy. Despite the unexpected controversy that surfaced online, they made a swift decision, allowing viewers to focus on the performance and skills of the participating teams instead of the provocative issue.
-Hul... They apologized on the show??
-I feel bad for the members beside him. But I think this is a very good approach for a controversy.
-They apologized on the show?? Did he really have to apologize...? It's not like he committed a crime or anything... I don't think it deserves to be called a 'firm decision' too. It's ridiculous enough that they had to leave the show for that. The show kicked them out because they don't want to be dragged into a controversy. They should've just kicked them out, why did they make them apologize on the show??
-Oh Gosh... I wonder if they really had to apologize like thatㅠㅠ I feel really heart-broken as I saw that scene...
-Hul, for real???? Why, though??? DGNA??? It's not like he committed a crime, right???
-I'm sure the show gave them the opportunity to apologize for the sake of the group too...
-I think they're just being considerate towards that group. I personally think it's a good thing.
-I felt like the show gave the group an opportunity to end things positively...
-I still think this is an exaggerated response, though... It's his private life anyway. I know the show meant good as they gave him the opportunity to apologize publicly, but I felt like they could've solved this in private. They're treating him like a criminal at this point...ㅋㅋㅋ My mom even asked me if he committed a crime when she saw this scene...
-I'm sure both parties have already agreed to do this. It's not like the production team ordered him to apologize publicly on the show out of the blue.
-I think this is for the sake of that group, especially if they still want to continue promoting as idols...
