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
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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
Mnet To Launch New Hip Hop Survival Show Featuring Famous Rappers From The Past
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
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