Critics call out producers for failing to address the dark side of the business, including exploitation of minors and vulnerable persons.

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The new Netflix series, "Risque Business: Japan," has garnered controversy since its premiere on April 25th, with some viewers accusing the show of glamorizing Japan's adult entertainment industry. Created by producers Jung Hyo-min and Kim In-sik, the raunchy talk show features comedian Shin Dong-youp and singer Sung Si-kyung as they explore different aspects of the adult entertainment industry, including sex toys, adult videos, host clubs, and perspectives on dating and sex in Japan.

However, some critics have accused the show of failing to address the dark side of the industry, such as the exploitation of minors and vulnerable individuals. In response to the criticism, Jung defended the show's intention as simply sharing different perspectives on adult entertainment in a less serious manner. He noted that the production was a variety show rather than a documentary or investigative work, and that it would be inappropriate to delve into the darker aspects of the industry. 

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Jung also emphasized that every business has positive and negative sides, and that the show attempted to show different sides within the genre. He shared that the show had received different opinions towards the adult industry and sex itself, and that the team wanted to make a show that would encourage viewers to think about where they stand on the issue.

The show's upcoming sequel will take place in Taiwan and is expected to provide a more solid understanding of the show's purpose, according to Kim. Despite the controversy, the producers believe that viewers who watch the whole show, including the Taiwan part, will understand the point of the series.

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