[All] 9 Timeless Audition controversies! Was everything rigged, from the editing to the requests?

The audition program "Timeless Audition (Timelo)," which selects new members for the idol group "Timelesz" (formerly Sexy Zone), has attracted a lot of attention, but has also generated some controversy in the process.

Since the show began airing in September 2024, many issues have arisen regarding the show's content, making it a hot topic in the public. In this article, we will take a closer look at the nine major scandals that have occurred so far. We will also provide a detailed explanation of the impact these incidents had on the audition process and the viewers' reactions.

1. 9 Timeless Audition scandals

1.1 Results as per leak

One of the biggest controversies for "Typero" was the leak of the audition results. The results of the fifth round of auditions were leaked midway through the auditions, and this information spread rapidly through social media and online platforms. As a result, the results broadcast matched the leaked information, leaving viewers extremely disappointed, saying, "This should not happen in an audition." Fairness is the most important aspect of an audition program, and this leak incident has significantly damaged its credibility.

1.2 Allegations of insinuation

Next, there were hints that the audition participants knew the contents of the broadcast beforehand. For example, during the Instagram Live of the participant Takuto Terani, a fan repeatedly commented that he was "good at cutting vegetables." It was confirmed that the comment was posted before the scene of Terani cutting vegetables was actually broadcast. Fans who saw this comment suspected that the participants knew the contents of the audition, and suspicions of hinting emerged. This further cast doubt on the reliability of the audition.

1.3 Shinozuka Daiki's attitude

Shinozuka Daiki's behavior also sparked a great deal of controversy. In particular, during the fifth round of auditions, he was reprimanded by Sato Shori for "inappropriate behavior," and although he reflected on it on the spot, he was criticized for his arrogant behavior even afterward. His condescending attitude toward the other candidates drew animosity from viewers, and it was also pointed out that he was causing trouble to those around him because he had no dance experience. As a result, his fan base decreased after the fifth round, and his popularity plummeted.

1.4 Lack of transparency in screening criteria

There were also many questions about the judging criteria. For example, Yamane Kokai was suddenly eliminated despite having won first place in the third and fourth rounds of auditions. As such, viewers questioned whether the judging criteria were unclear and whether other factors were being emphasized over ability. Criticism was voiced that "the criteria for being selected as a new member of Timeless are too vague," and the fairness of the show was called into question.

1.5 Fuma Kikuchi's suspicion of favoritism

Suspicions also spread that Kikuchi Fuma was showing favoritism towards certain candidates. In particular, Shinozuka Daiki was at the center of this, and his excessive support for him was criticized as "favorite treatment." In particular, viewers who felt that Shinozuka was receiving special support compared to the other candidates, despite his immaturity in dancing, rebelled against him, saying that "the fairness of the judging is being compromised."

1.6 Bad editing

The editing of "Typero" was also called into question. In particular, it was pointed out that the scenes with Shinozuka and Yamane were intentionally emphasized and edited to provoke outrage. Viewers felt that "this editing was aimed at creating outrage in order to gain higher viewer ratings," and they had doubts that the content of the show was edited with malicious intent.

1.7 Ryuji Kato's inappropriate behavior

Ryuji Kato's performance caused a big problem at the audition. He forgot the lyrics, only clapped during the dance, and made thoughtless remarks during the interview, which led to criticism. In particular, his remarks such as "I thought the girls were waiting for me" were seen as problematic, and many fans strongly criticized his attitude.

1.8 Suspicion of flame marketing

Some have even suspected that the audition was being conducted with the aim of creating a flame war. Ryuji Kato's actions attracted a lot of attention, and it was later pointed out that the show fanned the flames in order to boost its ratings. This type of marketing technique may have been a way to attract attention, even while incurring resentment from viewers.

1.9 Candidate infidelity scandal

One candidate leaked inappropriate photos and videos from her past, sparking controversy. This information was spread on social media and caused a huge stir among viewers. As a result, the candidate made a public apology, but the credibility of the audition was further damaged.

2. Criticism and Evaluation of Timeless Audition

While there have been many critical voices, many viewers have been touched by the dedication of the candidates in the auditions. Matsushima So in particular has been praised for his personality and hard work, and his fan base is growing. However, there are still many problems with the audition process, and issues with fairness and editing have not been resolved, so future improvements are needed.

Let's continue to pay attention to how the evaluations change as we approach the final judging.

Although this audition is not without controversy, there are certainly participants who are taking it seriously. Let's continue to keep an eye on the progress of "Typero" and the events that occur within it.

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