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

CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa In Talks To Star In SBS Pilot Variety Show

CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa may be returning to television soon! On December 18, an industry representative reported that Jung Yong Hwa has decided to appear in a new SBS pilot program and is currently working out his schedule for filming. Later in the day, SBS commented that he is currently in talks for the show. This program is… Continue reading CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa In Talks To Star In SBS Pilot Variety Show

Kim Hye Yoon, SF9’s Rowoon And Chani, And WJSN’s Bona To Guest On “Ask Us Anything”

An exciting guest lineup has been revealed for “Ask Us Anything”! On December 18, JTBC revealed that SF9’s Rowoon and Chani, Kim Hye Yoon, WJSN’s Bona, and child actor Kim Kang Hoon from “When the Camellia Blooms” will be recording for the show this week. Rowoon and Kim Hye Yoon co-starred in “Extraordinary You,” while… Continue reading Kim Hye Yoon, SF9’s Rowoon And Chani, And WJSN’s Bona To Guest On “Ask Us Anything”

Shin Dong Yup, Lee Kyu Han, Kim Jin Woo, And More Join A New Variety Show

Comedian Shin Dong Yup and six other men will be working together in a new variety show. TV Chosun’s “Going to the End” (literal title) is a reality documentary where entertainers explore amazing phenomenons from all over the world and experience them firsthand. It is a documentary that is interesting and touching as well as funny… Continue reading Shin Dong Yup, Lee Kyu Han, Kim Jin Woo, And More Join A New Variety Show

MBLAQ’s Mir Talks About What Motivated Him To Start YouTube Channel, Dealing With Hair Loss, And More

MBLAQ’s Mir got candid about his life and spending habits on KBS 2TV’s “Wise Kidults.” On the December 17 episode, Mir appeared as a guest on the variety show. “I debuted in 2009,” began Mir. “I got paid every three months. After the training and album costs were taken out, the amount I received was 15… Continue reading MBLAQ’s Mir Talks About What Motivated Him To Start YouTube Channel, Dealing With Hair Loss, And More

Prosecution In “Produce 101” Series Case Responds To Calls For Affected Members’ Names To Be Revealed

News outlet Money Today spoke to the prosecution about how some people are calling for the names to be revealed of those who allegedly benefited from the manipulation of votes in the “Produce 101” series. It was recently reported that the prosecution found in their investigation of the “Produce 101” series that the rankings of all members of IZ*ONE and X1… Continue reading Prosecution In “Produce 101” Series Case Responds To Calls For Affected Members’ Names To Be Revealed

MBC’s “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Issues Official Apology Regarding Incident Involving LOONA’s Chuu

The production crew of MBC’s “2020 Idol Star Athletics – New Year Special” has issued a statement of apology regarding the incident involving LOONA’s Chuu. On December 16, the filming for MBC’s “2020 Idol Star Athletics – New Year Special” took place. A video circulated on online communities of a staff member pulling on Chuu’s hair… Continue reading MBC’s “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Issues Official Apology Regarding Incident Involving LOONA’s Chuu

Son Ho Young Talks About A Time When Buzz Got In Trouble With Kim Jong Kook And Park Jun Hyung

On the December 16 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Problem Child in House,” g.o.d’s Son Ho Young and Kim Tae Woo appeared as guests. Son Ho Young revealed that he wants to get closer to Min Kyung Hoon, saying that a long time ago, there had been some misunderstandings between them. He said, “Buzz (Min Kyung… Continue reading Son Ho Young Talks About A Time When Buzz Got In Trouble With Kim Jong Kook And Park Jun Hyung

g.o.d’s Son Ho Young Talks About Danny Ahn’s Old Method For Dating Idols In Secret

On the December 16 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “Problem Child in House,” g.o.d’s Son Ho Young and Kim Tae Woo appeared as guests. Kim Tae Woo talked about how times have changed, saying, “I saw a girl group and a boy group in the hallway of a broadcasting station just casually talking. That never happened… Continue reading g.o.d’s Son Ho Young Talks About Danny Ahn’s Old Method For Dating Idols In Secret

Idols Thank Fans And Share Sneak Peek Of “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships”

When the “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships – New Year Special” filmed on December 16, many idol athletes took to social media to share photos for their fans! 51 different groups, with 202 idols in all, are taking part in the events this year, and many of the sports were filmed on December 16 in Incheon. The… Continue reading Idols Thank Fans And Share Sneak Peek Of “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships”