On February 26, the birthday of 2NE1‘s fearless leader CL, Mnet‘s digital channel M2 released a cool video that chronologically compiles photos of the singer. Channel M2 previously released a similar video of G-Dragon (see below), showing in just 60 seconds the BIGBANG member’s transformation since 1989, starting from when he was a toddler until the present. CL’s… Continue reading Watch 2NE1’s CL Age Over 17 Years in 60 Seconds
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Watch: TWICE to Share Their Personal Lives in New Reality Show
The girls of TWICE are set to have their own reality show! Titled “TWICE’s Elegant Private Life,” the reality show will premiere on Mnet on March 1 at 11 p.m. KST. The show is meant to give a glimpse into the members’ daily lives. Viewers will get behind-the-scenes footage of the girls’ energy, showing different… Continue reading Watch: TWICE to Share Their Personal Lives in New Reality Show
“Produce 101” Contract Terms Revealed, Trainees Get Paid Nothing for Appearance
In the contract signed between CJ E&M and entertainment agencies for the Mnet trainee survival show “Produce 101,” strict terms are outlined that protect CJ E&M and the show from spoilers and legal action. Local news source Ilgan Sports obtained a copy of the contract between CJ E&M, the company that owns Mnet, and the entertainment agencies… Continue reading “Produce 101” Contract Terms Revealed, Trainees Get Paid Nothing for Appearance
11 Idol Rappers We’d Like to See Audition for “Show Me the Money 5”
Mnet has announced a fifth season for its hit rap competition, “Show Me The Money.” Auditions will be held in Korea and the United States, and this spring is sure to be just as exciting as seasons three and four. After the success of iKON’s Bobby and B.I during season three, followed up by WINNER‘s Mino, viewers are excited to… Continue reading 11 Idol Rappers We’d Like to See Audition for “Show Me the Money 5”
Major Korean Music Distributors to Hike Prices
Starting from February, several major Korean music distributors look to raise the prices for their music services. On this past January 16, the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced a decision to raise the rates of royalty pay in order to protect the rights and interests of music producers. As a result, MelOn,… Continue reading Major Korean Music Distributors to Hike Prices
Mnet to Produce New Girl Group Reality Program in China
Mnet, who has produced popular competitive reality programs such as “Unpretty Rapstar,” “SIXTEEN,” and the currently airing “Produce 101,” has teamed up with Zhejiang Satellite TV to produce a girl group reality show in China. “Mnet will be producing the idol survival program ‘Honeybee Girls’ that is scheduled to air February 3 on Zhejiang Satellite… Continue reading Mnet to Produce New Girl Group Reality Program in China
“Unpretty Rapstar” to Return With Third Season
“Unpretty Rapstar” will be back with another season. According to an affiliate, Mnet will broadcast “Show Me the Money 5” in May and then air “Unpretty Rapstar 3” in the latter half of this year. “Unpretty Rapstar” first started off as a spin-off show of “Show Me the Money,” but its rising popularity has made… Continue reading “Unpretty Rapstar” to Return With Third Season
“Superstar K” in Talks for Renewal Despite Lackluster Ratings
Mnet is pushing forward with its plans to renew “Superstar K” for another season despite poor viewership ratings. A representative of Mnet stated to local news outlet OSEN on November 30, “It is true that we are planning to produce an eight season, but nothing concrete has been decided yet.” While the recently ended “Superstar K7” gained some initial… Continue reading “Superstar K” in Talks for Renewal Despite Lackluster Ratings
Mnet’s Girl Group Survival Program Likely to Air Early Next Year
It looks like Mnet‘s upcoming girl group survival show will premiere as early as next January. According to a representative of Mnet, the producers are currently busy preparing for the filming, with the goal of a January premiere. The detailed information about filming locations and show structure will be announced at a later date. As previously reported, the large-scale survival show will follow the formation… Continue reading Mnet’s Girl Group Survival Program Likely to Air Early Next Year
Mnet Responds to Claims That 2015 MAMA Awards Votes Have Been Rigged
While some fans have been criticizing Mnet for rigging 2015 MAMA Awards results, Mnet has responded saying they have not touched the votes. On November 20, an representative from Mnet stated, “We have created a voting page to prevent illegal votes and we are carefully monitoring them to get the correct results. Fans can only vote… Continue reading Mnet Responds to Claims That 2015 MAMA Awards Votes Have Been Rigged