While many K-Pop fans love watching survival shows, there is no denying they also bring great stress. Not only do you have to worry about your talented fave not making it into the group, like in the famous case of ONE PACT‘s Jay Chang (who has thankfully now debuted!)…
…but also how they will be edited during the show. For as long as reality shows have existed, the concept of evil editing has been right there. For example, Somi once revealed that a dramatic “fighting” scene was orchestrated for attention.
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Unfortunately, most “evil editing” is done by the production alone and can give an individual a bad image, be it for appearing to have an attitude or seeming as though they do not sing well.
And no other production company has been called out for evil editing more than Mnet.
Viewers of a new survival show recently noticed a bit of odd editing that has left some feeling some type of way.
I-Land 2 aired its first episode recently, introducing the 24 contestants competing to debut in a new girl group under WakeOne Entertainment. This first episode involved the trainees performing songs to be ranked and sorted for future activities.
It was during the performance of aespa’s “Drama” that viewers noticed an indication of editing.
During contestant Jeemin‘s part, her choker disappears, though it sounds like she is continuously singing.
why did her choker disappear like thatshshd pic.twitter.com/f560zYeBvT
— ًً (@babiemeal) April 20, 2024
Many pointed out that shows often do more than one take for performances to get multiple angles, which was just proof of this.
calling the show rigged bc… they had multiple takes?? open the schools https://t.co/InPorGvT8w
— naolin 💦 (@takafunaya) April 21, 2024
do people not know that stages are filmed multiple times to get more angles? it’s done in all kinds of shows https://t.co/ciftwWeOHf
— bri ౨ৎ (@wavverse) April 21, 2024
However, some felt this could still allow for “evil editing” by choosing the best parts for some and the worst for others. While Jeemin (known for appearing in R U NEXT?) is talented, some couldn’t help but wonder if this indicated favorable (or unfavorable) editing would take place throughout the show.
ppl dont realise this is how they evil edit like they leave in worse parts for some https://t.co/9kIK1aE2Wt
— LIAM (@liammmmmSSS) April 21, 2024
mnet did it again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/qHfGb6IzJl
— ⋆𐙚｡yuyuuu⋆.✧˚ æ1🩷 (@00yichiii) April 21, 2024
yall do know that yes they sing live but they do multiple takes of a performance and put out either their best or their worst (to make it seem like they did a terrible job) https://t.co/16UB4c86ez
— kelly | ☆ ᓚᘏᗢ⁶ ☆ (@vchaskatseye) April 21, 2024
this is so irritating to me they should absolutely get one chance only cause you just KNOW any mistakes that are included in the final cut were edited in on purpose which feels so unfair https://t.co/IsM6u7BFrs
— saz ❖ (@miyagender) April 21, 2024
It seems this issue was unrelated to any trainee’s abilities, but the hope is that all will be treated fairly throughout the show.
