The Most Controversial K-Pop Judges in Survival Show History

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K-pop survival shows have launched careers, but at what cost? From Starlight Boys to Street Man Fighter, judges have crossed the line from mentors to tormentors. Lee Seung Gi forcing exhausted trainees to dance for hours while claiming they "shouldn't be tired yet" is just the beginning.

The shows were supposed to discover talent, but instead, they've become platforms for humiliation. While contestants face relentless criticism, judges like BoA and Soyeon walk away unscathed. How did programs meant to showcase dreams turn into nightmares?

With new controversies surfacing, many are now reexamining these judges' qualifications and biases. Did they truly judge fairly? Or was xenophobia and favoritism at play? And why are these shows continuing despite the backlash?

The answers may be more shocking than you remember. Join us as we break down the full story behind the survival shows that changed everything.

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