Drama Digest
A prequel to the MCB survival show called My Teenage Girl. This show is about trainees practicing for the girl group auditions with Dr. Oh Eun Young, who is like a mother figure helping and talking to the contestants about their issues. The mother figure tries to help if needed and understands the girls on a deep level. The struggles these girls face to make their dreams come true and the importance of maintaining mental health got showcased throughout the show. They also got split into grades according to age groups, where each group practices according to their given parts. Other mentors are also present to teach them different styles. The global competition and audition process for their entrance exams got documented.
The Feel-Good Part
This show captures the real struggles trainee girls have to go through to win this global competition. It gives a truthful idea of the idolโs journey in the early stages. This show brings in a mother figure to help the girls and support them through the whole process, which is a brilliant concept as the young girls need a supportive and caring figure by their side. The young trainees can showcase their skills and talents with a chance to survive the elimination. The sound effects in the background also helped the show in many ways. The show was a realistic portrayal of these girls experiencing and trying their best to make it in this industry. It showcases well-choreographed dances and explosive music that keeps watchers enjoying as well.
The Disappointing Factor
Due to its unique and beneficial concept of adding a psychiatrist to an auditioning program, it ought to be different and more understanding for the young trainee girls. Still, it was just as cruel as other controversial idol competition shows. It was in no way constructive but just a harsh and buzz-worthy move. They use the struggles of young artists to increase their viewership.
In-Depth Analysis
A show about the initial stages of a trainee idol competition in which only the best can survive at the end. The trainees can share their concerns with a psychiatric doctor who plays the role of their mother to assist and console them whenever necessary. The idea that teenage girls preparing for tough competitions like this might need to improve mental health was valuable thought. The diligent pieces of training with practices to keep with their end performance and their healing time with their mother got captured.
Star Power
Lee Eun Ji is the lead host and sister figure, and Dr. Oh Eun Young is the mother figure giving insights to the trainees. AIKI is the dance teacher, and Jung Han Hae is the rap mentor in this show.
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It is a decent source to understand an idol traineeโs journey to success and the harsh yet real struggles in the Korean entertainment industry. The show is highly interesting and exciting to watch.
