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′K-Pop Star 4′ PD Shares Thoughts on Contestants with Controversial Pasts


Regarding the controversial issues that follow contestants, K-Pop Star 4 PD, Park Sung Hoon shared his thoughts.

On November 17, SBS′ K-Pop Star 4 held its press conference at The Brillie in Mokdong, where Park Sung Hoon PD stated, "People who work on programs with non-celebrities are always careful."

During the press conference, Park Sung Hoon PD received a question about different controversies that arose with the pasts of non-celebrity contestants, especially involving school bullying.

"We are lawfully and ethically not allowed to and shouldn′t be allowed to do background checks. On one hand, we can filter out people with legal issues that′ll get in the way of achieving their dreams through K-Pop Star, but it′s difficult to draw the line on how forgiveable a small mistake is or not," stated Park Sung Hoon PD.

"The main principle is for people with dreams to sincerely do their best, more than being fundamentally allowed or not allowed to participate, but the difference with the broadcast is that it depends on the sentiments of the viewers. For some people, we′re very careful on dealing with how long they can appear on broadcast. But we must choose a solution that will prevent anyone from getting hurt. We′re currently producing [the program] with that as a worry."

K-Pop Star is an audition program for promising singers, allowing them the opportunity to train with YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and Antenna Music. Yang Hyun Suk, Park Jin Young, and Yoo Hee Yeol will continue being judges in this upcoming season.

The show begins November 23.

Yang Hyun Suk Claims ‘K-Pop Star’ Provides Highest Chance to Debut


Yang Hyun Suk brought up the strength of K-Pop Star.

Yang Hyun Suk attended the press conference for SBS’s K-Pop Star 4 on November 17 in Mokdong 41 Tower The Brillie and explained the value of K-Pop Star.

Yang Hyun Suk said, “K-Pop Star was the last to begin airing. Superstar K is several years ahead,” adding, “The participants’ dream is to become singers. Instead of getting praised for their singing abilities, they want to get the opportunity to perform on stage.”

He added, “What I feel most rewarded about as I operate YG, is not watching the company grow, making a lot of money or achieving my dreams, but when I can help others achieve their dreams. I help them as an experienced one and guide them to the shortcut. To be honest, the program that has the highest potential for debut is K-Pop Star.”

He explained, “We can’t say the obvious and take care of our image just because we’re celebrities. The judges are representatives of agencies. We judge honestly with the eyes of planners. We might have different opinions from the viewers but that’s what characterizes K-Pop Star and the reason that people should watch it. This is not a singing competition. I would like to choose people who have the talent to become stars. K-Pop Star has a different point of view and I think that’s why so many dreamers are applying to K-Pop Star.”

Meanwhile, the survival audition program K-Pop Star provides aspiring singers to receive systematic training from YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and Antenna Music and the opportunity to debut. Yang Hyun Suk, Park Jin Young and Yoo Hee Yeol will appear as judges in season 4, following the last season.
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