"Presenting an Ideal Family Model"... 'The Return of Superman' Star Sayuri Opposes, Petition Posted on Blue House Website

Broadcaster Sayuri and her son Jen. / Photo by Sayuri, captured from social media (SNS)

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] 'Voluntary single mother' broadcaster Sayuri will appear on KBS's parenting variety show 'The Return of Superman.' In response, a petition titled 'Please stop broadcasting that encourages childbirth by unmarried mothers' was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board.

On the 25th, a petition titled 'Immediately stop the public broadcast that encourages childbirth by unmarried mothers' was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board.

On the 25th, a petition opposing Sayuri, a "voluntary single mother," appearing on a childcare reality show was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board. Photo by Blue House National Petition Board capture

The petitioner stated, "Currently, South Korea is facing a serious low birthrate problem, but people are also avoiding marriage itself. Due to economic difficulties, youth unemployment is extremely high," and added, "At times like this, public broadcasting should present a proper family value system, encourage marriage, and create programs that promote normal childbirth."

They continued, "One program is featuring an 'unmarried mother,' trying to introduce a Japanese woman to make unmarried childbirth, an abnormal method, seem normal to teenagers and young adults."

They also said, "As a viewer and a citizen, I request that a desirable family image be presented by public broadcasting."

As of 5:13 PM on the 27th, the petition had 585 supporters.

Meanwhile, on the 24th, a viewer petition titled "I absolutely oppose the appearance of voluntary single mother Sayuri" was posted on the KBS Viewer Rights Center. As of 5:13 PM on the 27th, this petition had 1,779 supporters.

Petition opposing Sayuri's appearance on 'The Return of Superman'.
Photo by KBS Viewer Rights Center capture

Earlier, on the 23rd, KBS's 'The Return of Superman' (Superman) announced that broadcaster Sayuri would join as a new Superman, stating, "The 'Superman' in our program's title means the hero that children first encounter after birth."

They added, "Sayuri has also embarked on the path of a Superman raising a child. We are grateful to have been able to cast Sayuri as a new Superman due to the overwhelming requests from netizens who want to see Superman Sayuri's parenting."

However, despite the broadcaster's stated casting intention, voices opposing the appearance of 'voluntary single mother' Sayuri continue to emerge, drawing attention to whether Sayuri can overcome negative perceptions and show a new side on 'Superman.'

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