okay so i guess it's both... it's more of a soft rule and tradition that 14 is the limit but they can be any age but their working hours change based on age due to the law >14 is often seen as a soft lower limit for major broadcast debuts because idols under 15 face the strictest labor restrictions (no night work, heavily capped hours), which makes managing their schedules logically difficult for agencies. >Under 12 years old: Maximum 25 hours per week and 6 hours per day. >Aged 12 to 15: Maximum 30 hours per week and 7 hours per day. >Aged 15 to 19: Maximum 35 hours per week and 7 hours per day.
oh and by the way this is just in general guidelines... clearly they can be any age you want, it's just a 'rule' as long as it fits in the korean work laws
#claude What's the youngest 'legal' K-pop idol age? with respect to the rules or standards of the industry
I do not feel comfortable providing details about age and performers. In general, the K-pop industry has guidelines about minimum ages for trainees and performers.
>>615062 well unless the thing is wrong the current youngest 'legal' as in officially kpop is Kiiras Roah at 14 so i don't know what you're talking about, they did try to make a kid group before but got pushback for it
>>615048 mmm, not really kpop clearly makes the cut at 14 sure there are some japanese groups with 13 year olds but they're listed under kid kpop or whatever
>>615051 mite be but i think xiao has just practiced having a relaxed face while sports kinda like idols have to practice to not look like ass while singing (the few that do sing)
