Seo PD said in an interview, ""After finishing domestic auditions, we are preparing for second auditions in Southeast Asia. We plan to visit Thailand first, then Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more." She added, "After going through all the locations, the outline of the program is expected to be revealed by the end of August."
'Under 15' is a K-audition program that will feature children aged 3 to 15 from over 70 countries worldwide, much younger than the average of NewJeans members' ages at their debut which is 16.4 years old. Regardless of race, nationality, or genre, the program aims to produce a 5th Gen vocal girl group to promote globally.
The challenge lies in how to make this program different from previous similar programs. Global audition programs have already been widely broadcasted by major TV stations. Companies like HYBE and JYP Ent. have also created multinational girl groups through global auditions.
Seo PD stated, "Conventional girl group auditions select singers according to the company's intentions. Broadcasters act as platforms." She continued, "CreA Studios' first goal is to cultivate talent. Based on the experience gained from numerous audition programs, we aim to select vocal geniuses. This is what makes our program different from previous audition shows."
-NewJeans became popular because of their good member composition and planning, not just because they're young.
-If you can't take proper responsibility, please don't create new groups.
-Send kids to school. Don't think of making money off them.
-If they're young, they should be in school. This can be considered child abuse.
-Leave NewJeans alone...
-Why is NewJeans being mentioned everywhere?
-NewJeans didn't become popular because they were young. It was due to good planning, songs, and the charm of the members. Focusing too much on age is strange. The audition program aiming for excessively young kids is too much.
-It seems like everyone wants to create another NewJeans, huh?
-NewJeans didn't become popular because they were young, though...
-Who is this person anyway?
-Stop making young kids suffer.
-Stop exploiting young kids.
-I really don't like this person.
-Seeing articles like this makes me realize just how popular NewJeans are...
-A person who knows nothing about the idol industry running an idol audition...
-That's child abuse.
-Why is everyone so angry? Who is this person?
-Are you crazy?
-She's lost her mind.
-I think liking idols under 15 would make me feel guilty...
