I-LAND Presents Online Monitoring for Participants through CCTV, Fans: Feels Like Being a Sasaeng

Kapanlagi.com - I-LAND has brought many surprises since the release of episode 1 on June 26, 2020. In addition to the futuristic competition building, it turns out that the activities of the participants during their time in I-LAND can also be monitored through online monitoring on the official I-LAND website.

Interestingly, this monitoring can be seen from several CCTV cameras installed in every corner of the I-LAND space. From the lobby, bedrooms, pantry, to the training area.

1. Fans Can Know the Activities of I-LAND Participants

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This innovation also brings a new experience for fans. Especially with dozens or even dozens of CCTV cameras installed in various locations, fans can monitor any activities carried out by I-LAND participants.

As is known, the I-LAND building is divided into three parts. Ground floor, middle floor, and top floor. All are connected by a sophisticated egg-shaped elevator.

Unfortunately, only 12 people can be in I-LAND, so participants with the worst performance each week will be sent to GROUND, a building outside I-LAND. Participants in GROUND are also unable to debut with I-LAND, if they are unwilling to work hard to display their best performance.

2. Sensation of Becoming a Sasaeng?

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On the other hand, the sophistication presented by I-LAND has also become a joke among fans. How not, with CCTV cameras everywhere, and all the detailed activities of the participants can be constantly monitored, fans jokingly say that they become sasaeng.

For those who don't know, sasaeng itself is a term that is quite popular in the KPOP world. Simply put, sasaeng can be interpreted as stalking the lives of idols. They are willing to do reckless things to satisfy excessive desires or obsessions to meet their idols.

In fact, they are willing to pay a high price to bribe individuals who can provide information, especially in the form of videos of the idol's personal life. Of course, this action is not justified and can be punished in Korea.

However, for I-LAND, the documentation presented has certainly gone through a mutual agreement, especially since this is just a reality show. So, what fans convey is purely a joke and does not harm anyone, including the idols.

Interested in becoming a sasaeng-like in I-LAND? Watch the show via livestreaming every Friday at 11 p.m. KST (9 p.m. WIB) only on the Mnet, Big Hit Labels, or JOOX YouTube channel.

(kly/tmi)