Watch: HYBE And Mnet Kick Off Audition Show “I-LAND 2” For New Girl Group

Mnet and HYBE’s joint audition program “I-LAND” is returning with a new season – this time for a new girl group! “I-LAND” is an observation reality show that follows the creation process of next-generation K-pop artists. The first season aired via Mnet from June to September 2020 and brought forth the seven-member boy group ENHYPEN. On September 27,… Continue reading Watch: HYBE And Mnet Kick Off Audition Show “I-LAND 2” For New Girl Group

Kang Daniel To Host Mnet’s Upcoming Female Dance Crew Competition Show

Kang Daniel is hosting Mnet’s new survival show “Street Woman Fighter” (literal title)! Mnet is launching the channel’s first-ever female dance crew survival program “Street Woman Fighter.” Eight female dance crews that represent South Korea will be appearing on the show and competing with each other to become the No. 1 team. The dancers will… Continue reading Kang Daniel To Host Mnet’s Upcoming Female Dance Crew Competition Show

Mnet Denies Rumors Of Discord With Starship After WJSN’s Appearance On “M Countdown” Falls Through

Mnet has responded to rumors of discord between the channel and Starship Entertainment (hereafter Starship). On March 30, WJSN announced on their official social media channels that the group was scheduled to perform on Mnet’s “M Countdown” on April 1. However, the post was deleted six hours after it was uploaded. “M Countdown” also removed their original preview clip… Continue reading Mnet Denies Rumors Of Discord With Starship After WJSN’s Appearance On “M Countdown” Falls Through

Watch: Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Audition Program “Girls Planet 999”

Mnet will be launching a new audition show titled “Girls Planet 999”! “Girls Planet 999” is a program surrounding female Korean, Chinese, and Japanese contestants who have the same dream of debuting in an idol group despite having different languages and cultures. Their growth as they head towards their goal will unfold in the imaginary world… Continue reading Watch: Mnet To Launch New Girl Group Audition Program “Girls Planet 999”

Mnet To Launch New Idol Variety Show About Running Next Month

Mnet is launching a new variety show called “Running Girls.” “Running Girls” is a reality program in which female K-pop idols in their twenties will join a “running crew” to seek out beautiful natural running courses in South Korea. The show follows a new trend called “run-trips,” where people travel for the sake of finding new… Continue reading Mnet To Launch New Idol Variety Show About Running Next Month

Mnet Releases Statement About IZ*ONE’s Future After Reveal Of Wrongly Eliminated Contestants

Following recent reports about the “Produce 101” series vote manipulation case,  Mnet has released an official statement regarding IZ*ONE’s future activities. On November 18, during the appeal trial for the “Produce 101” series case, the court revealed the list of contestants who were eliminated due to manipulation of the show’s rankings. Later that day, Mnet… Continue reading Mnet Releases Statement About IZ*ONE’s Future After Reveal Of Wrongly Eliminated Contestants

Mnet Releases Statement About Compensation For “Produce 101” Series Contestants Affected By Vote Manipulation

Mnet has released a statement regarding compensation for contestants affected by the manipulation of rankings for the “Produce 101” series. A list of the contestants who were eliminated due to manipulation was publicly revealed during the trial of appeals for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case, which took place on November 18. The contestants who benefited… Continue reading Mnet Releases Statement About Compensation For “Produce 101” Series Contestants Affected By Vote Manipulation

Mnet’s “Kingdom” Reportedly To Begin Filming In January

On October 29, JoyNews24 reported that Mnet was preparing to film and broadcast “Kingdom” early next year. In 2019, Mnet launched “Queendom,” a competition show in which five girl groups and one female solo artist went head-to-head in performances and on the music charts. After the success of “Queendom,” Mnet announced that they would be launching a male version of… Continue reading Mnet’s “Kingdom” Reportedly To Begin Filming In January

Mnet To Launch New Variety Show About Celebrities’ Alter Egos

Mnet will be launching a new show! “Alternate Character Contest” (literal title) will be a digital variety show that invites singers, comedians, YouTubers, and more to present their “alternate characters,” or alter egos, and compete to be the best alternate character. Mommy Son, who is said to be the alter ego of rapper Mad Clown,… Continue reading Mnet To Launch New Variety Show About Celebrities’ Alter Egos

Korea Communications Standards Commission Imposes Highest Level Of Penalty Against Mnet’s “Produce” Series

The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) has imposed the highest level of sanctions against Mnet’s “Produce” series for manipulation of votes. On August 10, the KCSC stated, “Due to an unprecedented level of manipulation in the broadcast, we have imposed fines on all seasons of the ‘Produce’ series. For manipulating the results of the viewers’ votes,… Continue reading Korea Communications Standards Commission Imposes Highest Level Of Penalty Against Mnet’s “Produce” Series