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SBS removes the FIFTY FIFTY 'Unanswered Questions' episode on all OTT platforms

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The SBS current affairs and culture program 'Unanswered Questions' has suspended the replay of its controversial episode covering the story of 'FIFTY FIFTY.' 

On November 21, episode number 1365 was removed from the official SBS website and other OTT services.

Episode 1365 of 'Unanswered Questions' focused on the dispute related to the exclusive contract of the girl group FIFTY FIFTY. On the day the episode was taken down, an official from SBS 'Unanswered Questions' declined to comment on the matter when approached by various media outlets.


The controversy surrounding the FIFTY FIFTY episode began after it aired on August 19. Critics argued that the program only presented the perspective of the FIFTY FIFTY members who had left their agency, ATTRAKT, leading some to question the show's credibility as a current affairs program and even call for its cancellation.

In response to the backlash, 'Unanswered Questions' issued an apology to viewers for the specific episode and pledged to conduct further investigation. However, despite subsequent developments, such as member Keena returning to ATTRAKT and the termination of exclusive contracts with the remaining members Saena, Sio, and Aran by the agency, a follow-up episode has not been aired.

Additionally, controversy emerged regarding an internal whistleblower interviewee, referred to as Person A, featured in the FIFTY FIFTY episode. ATTRAKT officially filed a complaint on the 11th, alleging that Person A, who provided a statement to 'Unanswered Questions,' had made false statements. During the broadcast, Person A's face had been obscured with a mosaic, leading to claims that they were actually a reenactment actor.


In response to these allegations, an official from SBS 'Unanswered Questions' confirmed that Person A was indeed a reenactment actor and stated, "There was an early notice in the show about the use of a stand-in actor. He was a reenactment actor."

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When greed destroys the hard work of a lot of people. They ruined the reputation of the entire show for nothing... what a waste.

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