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This year's 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' recordings were held on July 31st and August 1st at the Goyang Sports Complex Gymnasium, with the participation of idol stars and various fandoms.
Earlier, it was announced that the "Idol Star Athletics Championship" would return after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. However, there were more concerns than expectations here. Due to the nature of the program, "Idol Star Athletics Championship" has been viewed as a problem because of the constant chronic injuries, both large and small, and the fact that many teams continue to record for long periods of time putting a burden on both artists and fans.
Also, power harassment controversy has occurred constantly during the record and viewing process. This year, after the announcement was made through each management office, there was an influx of dissatisfied voices that they did not think about the safety of fans at all, and finally it spread to the controversy of human rights violations. According to the first announcement, a fandom who participated in the 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' had to take part in the recording for nearly 16 hours, unable to leave midway through and were also prohibited from eating and drinking due to quarantine restrictions. The announcement was later corrected, but it was after the attitude of the 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' side, which treats the existing fandom coldly became public.
In addition to this, the culture of "reverse tribute (yokuchogon, an artist's gift to fans to convey his gratitude)" and the "banner" culture is also accompanied by troubles. "Reverse tribute" is not an obligation on the artist's part, but it seems to be a measure of love for fans, so various discussions are repeated every time. In the case of JYP Entertainment, this time, it was revealed that the fans were personally responsible for the production costs of the boy group "Stray Kids" banner, and there was even an issue of apology. Not only that, an idol's past remarks that 'if you do not respond to the offer of "Idol Star Athletics Championship", you may be disadvantaged' Hot Topic gathered, and the holding of 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' and the obligation to participate itself "The suspicion of power harassment" is also large.
Looking at the materials taken by fans at the scene, it can be confirmed that most of the artists are not wearing masks for shooting, and it is pointed out that there is no caution. In addition, Hwang A, who went to the "Idol Star Athletics Championship", revealed that he received a positive test after participating in the recording. After testing positive again, Singer Kim Jae Hwan advised e fans who came in contact with each other to be tested.
While there are still concerns about Covid, the "Idol Star Athletics Championship", which was forced to be recorded, is far from welcomed, and is still treated as a troublesome person with many problems due to various controversies. Amid the flood of criticism from fans, attention will be paid to whether or not it can be safely connected to the broadcast.
"Idol Star Athletics Championship" is scheduled to be broadcast in South Korea during the mid-autumn celebration holidays this year. Dahyun will appear.
2022/08/03 15:01 KST
