'Unanswered Questions' denied the 'biased broadcast' of the Fifty Fifty incident

The SBS program 'Unanswered Questions', which was criticized for biased broadcasting, dealt with the dispute over the exclusive contract of the group Fifty Fifty, and expressed its position that it did not take sides.

On the 24th, 'Unanswered Questions' explained the contents of the broadcast related to the 'Fifty Fifty' through an official position.

Unanswered Questions' explained, "The 'Unanswered Questions' - Billboard and Girl Groups' episode, which aired on August 19th, was a program produced to think about what it takes to become a sustainable K-pop through the so-called 'Fifty Fifty Crisis'." . "First of all, we deeply apologize for hurting the hearts of many people working in the K-pop field and fans who love K-pop during the broadcasting process, contrary to the intention of the production team." In addition, he said, "I will listen heavily to the words and criticism from organizations such as the Korea Management Association and the Korea Entertainment Producers Association."

'Unanswered Questions' emphasized, "In addition, this program makes it clear that it is not intended to take sides on either side of the conflict of interest." He said, "We will fill in the missing parts with follow-up broadcasts through additional coverage for some issues that are currently controversial." He added, "Thank you for your interest in 'I Want to Know', and we will repay the support of the viewers with more in-depth coverage."

On the 19th, 'Unanswered Questions' dealt with Fifty Fifty's exclusive contract dispute. At the same time, he talked about 'structural problems in the K-pop idol industry'. In the process, it was criticized by viewers and K-pop officials for being a biased broadcast that was biased to one side, separate from the facts of the case.

◆ Below is the full text of the official position of 'Unanswered Questions'

The episode of 'Unanswered Questions - Billboard and Girl Groups', which aired on August 19th, is a program created to think about what it takes to become a sustainable K-pop through the so-called 'Fifty Fifty Crisis'.

First of all, I deeply apologize for hurting the hearts of many people working in the K-pop field and fans who love K-pop during the broadcasting process, contrary to the production team's intention. I will also listen heavily to the words and criticisms from groups such as <Korea Management Association> and <Korea Entertainment Producers Association>.

In addition, it is clear that this program is not intended to take sides on either side of the conflict of interest, and we will fill in the missing parts with follow-up broadcasts through additional coverage of some currently controversial issues.

Thank you for your interest in 'Unanswered Questions', and we will repay the support of the viewers with more in-depth coverage.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr