‘Mistrot 2’nominee and allegations of fairness raised
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Production crew “Resolutely deal with the spread of false facts”
‘Mistrot 2’/ Photo = provided by TV Chosun
TV Chosun’s popular program’Mistrot 2’strongly refuted the controversy over the fairness that arose along with the suspicion that there was an insider.
TV Chosun’s’Mistrot 2’side said on the 3rd, “We convey the position of the production crew about the spread of malicious and false facts in relation to the program”. “There is an act that destroys the honor of the program through unfounded facts and indiscreet speculation. “I am very sorry for that.”
“The production team has the obligation and responsibility to participate in all aspects of the program, from planning to program composition and editing. Accordingly, the role of the production team in the production process is a dimension to help all participants to demonstrate their best skills. It is only applied to auditions. In addition, after sufficient discussions with the minor participants and their guardians, the program is being operated thoroughly following the details of the’protection of rights and interests for minor entertainers, etc.'”
The production crew said, “At the critical crossroads of life,’Mistlot 2’shows passionate interest and support with a surprising number of exceeding 28% average audience rating and 10 million votes, along with all participants and masters who compete with passion every time. He emphasized, “We will inform you that we will respond firmly to the spread of false facts on behalf of the former viewers.” At the request of the Korea Communications Commission, he also promised to submit all necessary materials.
‘Mistrot 2’recently raised a controversy over the fairness of the cast and suspicion of a nominee.
In this regard, the’Mistrot 2’fact-finding committee submitted a complaint to the Korea Communications Commission on the 1st, including issues of fairness and infringement of the rights and interests of minors.
Jin Sang-wi of’Mistrot 2’claimed that 100 members were almost finished with a teaser filming of 100 cast members and a final rejection notification before the final deadline for recruitment. They said, “The emails of some applicants were not confirmed even after the teaser video was released, and it was only after all the audition schedules that the crew read the emails according to the deadline through receipt confirmation. Even the emails that the production team did not check to the end were not confirmed. There was a reason.
In addition, based on the applicant’s report, the production team claimed to have been fully involved in the concept and selection, and said, “The part where the production team is partially involved in the selection could be interpreted as a paving stone to empower the designated participant, seriously undermining the fairness of the program. “It can be a serious problem.”
In addition, he pointed out the protection of rights and interests for cast members of children and youth. Jin Sang-wi referred to the’standard production guidelines for the protection of rights and interests of children and adolescents who appeared on the broadcast’ and said, “Based on this standard, the production crew broadcasted the controversial video as it is, and provided it as a YouTube video. “It deserves criticism for not taking measures to block comments about it.”
◆ The following is the official position of TV Chosun’Mistrot 2′
Hello, this is the production team of TV CHOSUN’Mistrot 2′.
We convey the position of the production staff on the spread of malicious false information in some cases related to the program.
The production team has the obligation and responsibility to participate in all aspects of the program, from planning to program composition and editing. Accordingly, the role of the production crew in the production process is to help all participants to show their best skills, and this is the purpose of any audition. In addition, after sufficient discussions with the minor participants and their guardians, the program is being operated thoroughly following the details of the’protection of rights and interests for minor entertainers’.
We express our deep regret for any conduct that undermines the program’s reputation through unfounded facts and reckless speculation. In relation to this matter, we will submit all necessary materials upon request from the Korea Communications Commission.
In addition, all participants and masters who participate in the contest with passion every time at an important crossroads in life, together with the previous viewers of’Mistrot 2’showing passionate interest and support with a surprising number of exceeding 28% average viewership and 10 million votes to support the public We inform you that we will respond firmly to the spread of false information on behalf of the company.
The production crew will do their best to reap the beauty of Yujong with their best efforts for the remainder of the schedule, without losing their original intention to give pleasure by putting fairness and sincerity first. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to the viewers who have always supported’Mistrot 2′.
Kim Soo-young, Hankyung.com reporter [email protected]
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