On March 21, MBN officially addressed the growing controversy surrounding its new variety show 'Under 15,' which was originally scheduled to premiere on March 31 at 9:10 PM KST. The program has faced intense public backlash and criticism over allegations of "child commodification," with increasing calls for the show’s cancellation.

In a statement released on the afternoon of March 21, MBN said, "We are taking the concerns raised by various sectors of society regarding 'Under 15' very seriously."

The network added, "We will conduct a comprehensive review of the program's content and the broadcast schedule. We will announce our official stance soon after completing this review."

▼ Official Statement from MBN:

"MBN acknowledges the concerns raised by various sectors of society regarding our new program 'Under 15.' In response, we will carefully reassess the program's content and the decision to air it. We will announce our official position after completing this thorough review."

This statement comes as public concern continues to mount over the show’s potential to exploit minors, leading to heightened scrutiny of the program's format and purpose.

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