MBC’s “Newsdesk” has shared further details about the conditions experienced by “Produce X 101” and “Idol School” contestants, putting forth suspicions of power abuse by production company CJ ENM. This follows MBC’s October 3 report about alleged preferential treatment for some contestants on the shows. In its October 4 report, MBC stated that when a… Continue reading Contestants Talk About “Produce X 101” Contracts And Poor Living Conditions On “Idol School”
Category: Variety
“World Klass” Producers Talk About What Sets It Apart From Other Audition Shows
On October 4, Mnet’s upcoming audition program “World Klass” held a press conference with the 20 trainees, Mnet’s producing director (PD) Won Jung Woo, Stone Music’s producer Jung Chang Hwan, and Company SangSang’s PDs Jo Hyo Jin and Shin Chun Ji. “World Klass” is a mix of a reality and audition/survival show that aims to form a 10-member… Continue reading “World Klass” Producers Talk About What Sets It Apart From Other Audition Shows
6 Ways The Ladies Of “Queendom” Are Slaying Our Lives
When Park Bom, AOA, MAMAMOO, Lovelyz, Oh My Girl and (G)I-DLE signed on to Mnet’s “Queendom,” we knew the competition would be tough on this comeback battle show. But what we didn’t know was that “Queendom” would be so creative and collaborative, giving these talented ladies the chance to try new concepts and perform at new heights, all… Continue reading 6 Ways The Ladies Of “Queendom” Are Slaying Our Lives
SF9’s Inseong, AB6IX’s Jeon Woong, Kim Kook Heon, And Jeong Sewoon Bond Over Food In “Idol Social Dining”
Olive’s upcoming variety show “Idol Social Dining” has shared stills from the first episode! “Idol Social Dining” will be a variety show where idols who share a keyword come together to cook a meal and share honest and fun conversations. Social dining refers to when similar people come together to form new bonds over a meal,… Continue reading SF9’s Inseong, AB6IX’s Jeon Woong, Kim Kook Heon, And Jeong Sewoon Bond Over Food In “Idol Social Dining”
Update: Super Junior Confirmed To Return To “Ask Us Anything” For 200th Episode Special
Updated October 4 KST: Super Junior is confirmed to guest on “Ask Us Anything”! In response to the previous reports a source from JTBC confirmed, “Nine members of Super Junior recorded for ‘Ask Us Anything’ yesterday (October 3).” The episode is set to air on October 12. Source (1) Original Article: Super Junior will be… Continue reading Update: Super Junior Confirmed To Return To “Ask Us Anything” For 200th Episode Special
Watch: “Queendom” Gives A Taste Of Unit Performances At Workshop + Shares Exciting Preview
Contestants of “Queendom” prepared for the third round of the competition. On the October 3 episode, the artists wrapped up their workshops while the vocal units participated in an interim check. All of the members except the ones participating in the vocal and performance units formed the “supporters team” and got on the workshop bus.… Continue reading Watch: “Queendom” Gives A Taste Of Unit Performances At Workshop + Shares Exciting Preview
BewhY Talks About “Target: Billboard—Kill Bill” And Not Getting Promised Collab With DJ Khaled As Winner
BewhY spoke about what happened to the hip hop survival show “Target: Billboard—Kill Bill.” The program was promoted as a competition in which seven artists would vie for the chance to collaborate with a global artist and take on the Billboard charts. In November of last year, it was announced that DJ Khaled would be appearing on the… Continue reading BewhY Talks About “Target: Billboard—Kill Bill” And Not Getting Promised Collab With DJ Khaled As Winner
Watch: Lee Dong Gook Tears Up As His Family Says Goodbye To “The Return Of Superman” In Teaser
“The Return of Superman” has released a teaser for the final episode to include Lee Dong Gook’s family. On October 3, Lee Dong Gook’s wife announced that the family will be stepping down from the variety show after four years. In the teaser, Si An starts his morning by making fresh orange juice before a Hareubang (stone statue… Continue reading Watch: Lee Dong Gook Tears Up As His Family Says Goodbye To “The Return Of Superman” In Teaser
“Produce X 101” And “Idol School” Contestants Speak Up About Unfair Treatment
MBC News interviewed participants from “Produce X 101” and “Idol School” and found further examples of alleged unfairness in the shows. “Produce X 101” is currently under police investigation for suspicions of vote manipulation along with all seasons of the “Produce 101” series, and reportedly so is “Idol School.” The police have conducted search and seizures of the CJ ENM… Continue reading “Produce X 101” And “Idol School” Contestants Speak Up About Unfair Treatment
Lee Dong Gook’s Family Announces Departure From “The Return Of Superman”
Another family is saying goodbye to “The Return Of Superman.” On October 3, Lee Dong Gook’s wife made an announcement on Instagram that their family is leaving the variety show. She wrote the following: Hello, I am writing to say good bye as we, five siblings, are leaving “The Return of Superman.” We finished our… Continue reading Lee Dong Gook’s Family Announces Departure From “The Return Of Superman”