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”
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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
Update: Mnet’s New Hip Hop Reality Show Reveals Full Lineup
Updated April 30 KST: Mnet’s upcoming reality show “Good Girl” has revealed its full lineup! Previously, the show confirmed that Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon and Ailee would be part of the lineup. A new teaser for the show reveals that they will be joined by Cheetah, Jamie (formerly Park Jimin), Sleeq, CLC’s Yeeun, KARD’s Jiwoo, Queen WA$ABII,… Continue reading Update: Mnet’s New Hip Hop Reality Show Reveals Full Lineup
Mnet Reveals Channel Redesign Following “Produce 101” Controversy
Mnet has revealed the redesign of its channel following the “Produce 101” controversy. It was recently reported that after the network’s image was hit hard by the vote manipulation controversy involving Mnet’s shows including all four seasons of “Produce 101,” Mnet was taking steps to rework its brand identity. The channel was particularly facing backlash over its “We… Continue reading Mnet Reveals Channel Redesign Following “Produce 101” Controversy
CJ ENM Reportedly Rebranding Mnet Following “Produce 101” Controversy
According to the Maeil Business Newspaper, CJ ENM has begun restructuring Mnet’s “We Are K-Pop” slogan and brand after the “Produce 101” controversy hit the network’s image hard. The outlet cites sources in the entertainment industry as stating that the music channel Mnet has begun internal steps to re-establish its brand identity. It’s reported that… Continue reading CJ ENM Reportedly Rebranding Mnet Following “Produce 101” Controversy