Dispatch Explains Why So Many Idols Get Injured During ISAC

[JihyoStoleMyHeartAYAYAY]

Dispatch reported on the reason for so many injuries at the Idol Star Athletic Competitions after observing yesterday’s filming.

 

 

They reported that many idols get hurt during the relay and it’s all because of the track they use.

Rather than using tartan track like other running tracks, the track at ISAC is made of just sheets of sticker pasted to the ground — and it’s really slippery.

Seventeen’s Jeonghan fell after turning the corner during a race. He hit the ground the wrong way and injured his wrist.

 

 

Oh My Girl’s Mimi also fell just before the finish line. You could see the idols running to the sidelines of concern for her.

 

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She was visibly upset at the end of the filming, with her members comforting her.

 

 

NU’EST W’s Aron wasn’t an exception either. After the scary moment, he posted to Instagram assuring fans he was okay.

 

“Our LOVE! You were really scared earlier, right? I’m okay so please don’t worry so much. You worked so hard to day! Thank you so much for cheering us on for so long. Please head home and rest! LOVE is the best!†

— NU’EST W’s Aron on his injury

He valiantly finished the race but visibly struggled while doing so.

 

 

 

cr (koreaboo)

[PeachyHearts]

ISAC should be cancelled, bring back the golden star bell or the dance battles, the only thing good about ISAC are the interactions between the idols.

[Lil Ayy Big Gay]

..... the track is a giant sticker..?

 

[Humming_bird]

..... the track is a giant sticker..?

 

Are you joking or you really didn't know?

I guessed the first time I saw the track.

 

Anyway, it's surprising how they don't give a damn about idols getting injured. Even if the broadcasting company doesn't, the GP/fans should. Get this trash show cancelled.

[Sdm]

They can't even be bothered with a proper track lol They should do away with sports and have idols play fun games instead.

[Aneira3019]

So it's literally the shows fault

[Lil Ayy Big Gay]

Are you joking or you really didn't know?

I guessed the first time I saw the track.

 

Anyway, it's surprising how they don't give a damn about idols getting injured. Even if the broadcasting company doesn't, the GP/fans should. Get this trash show cancelled.

I never watched it

[versace]

ISAC treats idols like toys

MBC should pay for the treatment of idols that get injured + days of missed work

[Humming_bird]

I never watched it

Oh ok.

[RenM]

they need to improve the facility to reduce the injured participant. but i love the interaction between idols, so you can keep going isac. 

[hazel_pop]

Even public schools can afford a proper track but not a broadcast station. I've never heard of a sticker track before now. Was it always a sticker track or is this recent? Because not as many idols used to slip and get injured pre-2014.

[Macallan]

They need to upgrade their facility and meet the safety standards especially that track since majority of accidents happen there 

[BigToe]

they should cancel it but it's going to require fans to actually boycott it too and stop going to the events 

[chamber]

That's ridiculous the organisers don't seem to give a crap. 

[RosaRosa]

cancel ISAC

[Qtiepie]

Occupational Health and Safety, where you at to shut this down?

[BeatrixKiddo]

....they really gotta come up with someone else to gather all these idols under one roof under the pretense of ~fun

[kish]

even if it's on a real, proper track, they still get injury. I hope this will be the last ISAC.

[fallingslowly]

For all the attention ISAC gets you would think they would at least invest in safe athletic equipment. Or, at the very least, you would assume that companies would find it in them to refuse to provide their idols for the competition until the production staff cleans up their act. After all, injuries only set groups back, and it's not as if there's some great reward that comes out of participating.

[Οnce]

i never trust korean/china tbh .. they invest so small for the greatest profit

[kimchidiablo]

i think ISAC is a propaganda by the govenment and tv station to encourage kids/teenagers to love sports. so they show idols doing sports in this show. the show brings positive impact to koreans, at least.

but well, the production team should be more careful.

[speedthief]

They should have gone to a proper stadium instead of a gymnasium

[hess]

Keep ISAC but without any sporting events, and just have a camera on every group to capture all the idol interactions. Guarantee ratings will still be good, possibly better.

 

They could bring back the group dance battles too which were always so fun. There's honestly lots of other options that allow for the same number of idol groups without the risk of injuries. 

[heyitsmira]

They already cancelled soccer, when will relay race be gone? Why can't we have gaming tournments instead? I'm sure most idols would prefer that lmao. Only archery and bowling seem decent.

[davidguy]

Seriously, I still don't get the thought process behind not just going to a proper track field.

 

"Hey, I know the country's about to host the WINTER OLYMPICS, but let's just throw some stickers on the ground and call it a day"