Korea’s got talent, but its youth crave stardom

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1)  For its third season, “Superstar K,” an “American Idol”-type show, opened its telephone hotline for applicants Sunday and in           hours was flooded with               applications.

2)  There are now         reality programs on television channels attracting not only singers but also actors, fashion designers, models and chefs.

3)  Despite their popularity, the shows are being criticized for focusing on         rather than seriously trying to nurture young               .

4)  Director Ahn In-bae of Koen Media, which produces “Audition of Miracle,”                  .

5)  “These reality programs are a totally                     system to discover real talents,” Ahn said.

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