Mnet will be producing a new hip hop survival show! “Do You Know Hip Hop” (literal title) will feature rappers who actively promoted from the late 1990s to the early 2000s and pioneered the hip hop genre in Korea. The contestants who once captivated fans of the hip hop genre will once again showcase their… Continue reading Mnet To Launch New Hip Hop Survival Show Featuring Famous Rappers From The Past
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Ahn Joon Young And “Produce 101” Chief Producer Acknowledge Charges But Deny Guilt + Court Selects Season 1 Producer And Writer As Witnesses
On January 14, the Seoul Central District Court held the second pretrial hearing for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case. The case involves three CJ ENM Mnet officials, including director (PD) Ahn Joon Young, who is suspected of manipulating the voting results of the “Produce” series, and five representatives in the entertainment industry facing charges of violating… Continue reading Ahn Joon Young And “Produce 101” Chief Producer Acknowledge Charges But Deny Guilt + Court Selects Season 1 Producer And Writer As Witnesses
CJ ENM Rep Speaks To KCSC About “Produce 101” Manipulation Controversy + Says Mnet Will No Longer Make Audition Programs
CJ ENM was called to state their opinion at a special meeting of the Korea Communications Standards Commission on December 18. Mnet’s Content Operations Strategy Team Manager Kang Ji Hoon attended the meeting as CJ ENM’s representative and was questioned about the “Produce 101” vote manipulation controversy. It’s reported that he was criticized by the committee members… Continue reading CJ ENM Rep Speaks To KCSC About “Produce 101” Manipulation Controversy + Says Mnet Will No Longer Make Audition Programs
Mnet Responds To Report That I.O.I’s Rankings Were Manipulated By Another Producer
On December 13, one media outlet reported that the prosecution had found evidence of additional ranking manipulation for the first season of “Produce 101.” According to the written indictment that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office submitted to the National Assembly on December 3, the prosecution charged Ahn Joon Young (producing director of the “Produce” series) and… Continue reading Mnet Responds To Report That I.O.I’s Rankings Were Manipulated By Another Producer
Mnet Confirms IZ*ONE And X1 Will Not Attend 2019 MAMA
IZ*ONE and X1 will not be attending the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards (hereafter 2019 MAMA). Previously, IZ*ONE was announced for the first lineup of the ceremony, while X1 was not announced for the lineup. On November 26, Mnet released the following statement: Hello, this is Mnet. This is a notice regarding the [lineup of] performing artists at… Continue reading Mnet Confirms IZ*ONE And X1 Will Not Attend 2019 MAMA
Mnet Explains How It Will Improve Fairness Of Future Audition Programs
Mnet has announced its position regarding future audition programs. On November 7, a source from Mnet told news outlet Star News, “‘World Klass,’ which is currently airing, does not have text message voting. Unlike the ‘Produce’ selection process, we are choosing [the members] through missions, expert evaluations, and V Live votes. [The identity of] the chosen member… Continue reading Mnet Explains How It Will Improve Fairness Of Future Audition Programs
Update: Mnet Postpones Launch Of New Teen Audition Program
Updated November 21 KST: Mnet has shared an update regarding their upcoming audition program “Teen Singer.” It was reported on November 21 that the launch of “Teen Singer” has been delayed. In response, Mnet explained, “‘Teen Singer’ was scheduled to premiere early next year, but the schedule is being adjusted in order to increase the… Continue reading Update: Mnet Postpones Launch Of New Teen Audition Program
“Produce 48” Speculated Of Vote Manipulation By KBS + Mnet Comments
The third season of the “Produce 101” series has also been suspected of vote manipulation. On August 30, KBS released a report of “Produce 48” data analyzed with math professors. When the finale vote counts of each of the top 20 “Produce 48” contestants are converted into percentages of the total vote count of 4,452,177,… Continue reading “Produce 48” Speculated Of Vote Manipulation By KBS + Mnet Comments
Mnet Releases New Statement + Requests Investigation Regarding “Produce X 101” Voting Controversy
A new statement has been released regarding the controversy over vote counts for the “Produce X 101” finale. Following continued backlash after the release of the previous explanation, Mnet released a new statement on July 26. The statement reads as follows: First of all, we deeply apologize for causing controversy regarding the vote results and… Continue reading Mnet Releases New Statement + Requests Investigation Regarding “Produce X 101” Voting Controversy
Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Competition With Lee Da Hee In Talks To MC
Mnet has another competition program in the works! On July 3, industry representatives reported that Mnet is creating a new variety show called “Queendom.” According to the reports, the show will feature six top girl groups competing with simultaneous comebacks. In response to the reports, a source from Mnet confirmed, “Girl group comeback competition ‘Queendom’… Continue reading Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Competition With Lee Da Hee In Talks To MC