Idol Star Athletics Championships or ISAC 2022 the Kpop sports event is now trending on the internet as many people are slamming it for breaching human rights.
Every year around the Chusok holiday, MBC puts on a special program called the Idol Star Athletics Championships, referred to as ISAC.
ISAC Kpop Sports Tournament 2022 Accused Of Violating Human Rights In Korea
Korean TV Show 'Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)' is currently under fire for violating human rights following a statement that fans are prohibited meals and from leaving midway during the 15 to 20 hour filming. pic.twitter.com/uhKkk86KrK
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 26, 2022
[📢] Massive unrest and reports saying ISAC2022 is in a delicate situation following the alleged Human Rights violations on the policy of ISAC attending audiences triggering massive unrest within Korean fans.
Some are already insinuating to boycott along with the other fandoms. pic.twitter.com/Tp9DOeoN7g
— NMIXX Forever💫 (@NMIXXForever_) July 27, 2022
In this, numerous K-pop stars make an appearance and compete with one another in a variety of athletic events. The event resumed this year after being briefly postponed the previous two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program has been fairly popular over the years since viewers can watch their favourite idols connect with other idols from other groups in addition to watching them play sports and have fun.
However, despite its popularity, ISAC has faced a number of critiques as a result of various scandals over the years. It has caused a significant dispute and this year is not immune to it. ISAC is under fire for breaching human rights by preventing lunches and mid-filming exits.
Due to the fact that it involves some of the most well-known figures in the South Korean entertainment industry, this story has generated much discussion worldwide since it went viral on social media platforms. So, let’s find out what actually happened:
Why Is ISAC Being Slammed?
ISAC is under criticism for publishing a notice outlining the guidelines that spectators must abide by while the shooting is taking place.
One of the rules specifically mentions that owing to quarantine requirements, fans are not permitted to consume meals throughout the whole filming. Additionally, they are not permitted to leave the stadium during the filming. According to the announcement, the stadium will open to visitors at 5:30 am, and ISAC filming will stop at 9 pm.
After posting the rules notice, the show’s producers faced criticism since viewers thought that being forced to go without food for more than 15 hours was in violation of their human rights.
Did They Change The Rules?
It was stated that the ISAC modified its position from forbidding anyone from leaving midway to allowing individuals to enter midway once the dispute occurred.
In the issue of forbidding any food or meals, ISAC revised the rules to state that visitors would be permitted to leave the stadium for a quick lunch and then return.
More About ISAC 2022
Aiki and Park Ji Eun will be among the commentators at this year’s ISAC. The show will be hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, FTISLAND Hongki, and TWICE Dahyun.
So far, 24 boy groups and 22 female groups have confirmed their presence, including NCT, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ITZY, IVE, NMIXX, Kep1er, Brave Girls, Billlie, STAYC, and many more.
On July 30 and August 1, the show will be filmed; it will air throughout the next Chuseok holiday.