A Chinese competition entertainment program featuring actor Choo Ja-hyun and group f(x) Amber has been embroiled in manipulation rumors.
On the 18th (local time), Taiwanese media IT Today reported, "The final debut list and the list of those who were eliminated from each episode of the China Mango TV entertainment program 'Seungpung 2023' (Season 4), in which only two episodes were broadcast, have been released."
A total of 11 members were included in the debut roster: Ella, Eirin, Meiliya, Shena, Sunwe, Ryu Sijun, Amber, Choo Jahyun, Zeng Kenny, Chwi Ying, and Jina.
China's Mango TV girl group re-debut audition entertainment 'Seungpung 2023' started broadcasting on the 5th. A total of two episodes have been aired so far. While gaining high popularity in China, the 'debut list manipulation rumor' broke out and faced a crisis.
The 'Seungpung 2023' series has previously been rumored to be manipulated in season 1. At the time, an official who produced 'Seungpoong Blue Jeokjeo' revealed that there was an unofficial contestant.
The Chinese entertainment show 'Seungfeng 2023' is an audition program depicting the journey of female celebrities over the age of 30 to debut as a girl group after going through singing and dancing contests. In the previous season, Girls' Generation's Jessica appeared and gathered topics.
Chinese netizens who have heard the news are showing suspicions such as "There is a script" and "There will be a nominee."
Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr