Mnet is preparing for a never-seen-before survival program to find the ultimate K-Pop girl group. According to the insiders, Mnet is planning to spend about four billion Korean Won (approximately $3.4 million USD) in producing a show tentatively titled “Produce 101.” This is on par with “Superstar K,” which is one of Mnet’s flagship programs.… Continue reading Mnet Preparing for a Large Scale Girl Group Survival Program
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Truedy, Heize, Kasper, and ASH-B to Continue Working With Mnet After “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
It looks like Mnet isn’t ready to part with some of its “Unpretty Rapstars.” According to a representative of Mnet, the company is looking into pursuing further collaboration with “Unpretty Rapstar 2” contestants Truedy, Heize, Kasper, and ASH-B. Instead of having them sign exclusive contracts, however, the production company’s side has clarified that the collaboration will be conducted under a less official arrangement. The four artists will… Continue reading Truedy, Heize, Kasper, and ASH-B to Continue Working With Mnet After “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
YG Entertainment Addresses Mnet’s Exclusion of iKON in “M!Countdown” Music Chart
YG Entertainment spoke up about the recent exclusion of iKON‘s song in “M!Countdown” music chart, which made many iKON fans upset. On September 25, an affiliate of YG Entertainment stated, “The fact that iKON was excluded in ‘M!Countdown’ music chart is unacceptable. Prior to this, there were songs that were included in the chart that… Continue reading YG Entertainment Addresses Mnet’s Exclusion of iKON in “M!Countdown” Music Chart
2015 ‘MAMA’ Reported to Take Place in Hong Kong Four Years Running
According to an exclusive report by Star News, the 2015 ‘Mnet Asian Music Awards’ (MAMA) will once again be opening up in Hong Kong! An industry insider reported on July 25 that this year’s MAMA ceremony has been decided to take place in Hong Kong, just as it has for the last three years. The… Continue reading 2015 ‘MAMA’ Reported to Take Place in Hong Kong Four Years Running
Jay Park Enraged at Mnet for Editing Out His Performance on “Show Me the Money 4”
AOMG‘s Jay Park recently expressed his anger towards the crew of “Show Me the Money 4” for editing out his performance. On July 17, Jay Park wrote on his Twitter, “So this is how they edit. They don’t even show a second of us rapping. Wow! Fine. How can a rap, hip-hop program edit out… Continue reading Jay Park Enraged at Mnet for Editing Out His Performance on “Show Me the Money 4”
Mnet Preparing Girl Group Project Involving 101 Trainees
Music cable channel Mnet is preparing a project involving a whooping number of 101 trainees. According to an industry insider, Mnet is currently preparing a massive girl group debut project “Produce 101” (working title), planned for a premiere in September. “Produce 101” will be the nation’s first agency-collaboration unit girl group project. 101 female trainees… Continue reading Mnet Preparing Girl Group Project Involving 101 Trainees
Mnet Reveals Impressive Lineup for 20th Anniversary Special of “M!Countdown”
Mnet has gone the extra mile to present viewers with an unforgettable show in celebration of the channel’s 20th anniversary! For its upcoming anniversary, the music channel has invited some of 90s legends and current top groups for a special episode of “M!Countdown.” The episode airing on March 5 will feature performances by 90s dance group Roo’ra, singers Lee Seung Hwan, Park… Continue reading Mnet Reveals Impressive Lineup for 20th Anniversary Special of “M!Countdown”
Mnet Confirms Two-Episode Extension for “Unpretty Rapstar”
It has been confirmed that Mnet’s female rapper competition program “Unpretty Rapstar” will be extended by two more episodes than originally planned for a total of eight episodes. On February 23, a representative of Mnet revealed to OSEN, “The final decision to extend ‘Unpretty Rapstar’ by two episodes has recently been confirmed. Initially scheduled to… Continue reading Mnet Confirms Two-Episode Extension for “Unpretty Rapstar”
JYP Entertainment Planning to Form New Girl Group through Mnet Survival Show
Barely 24 hours after the finale of Starship Entertainment‘s “NO. MERCY,” it has been announced that JYP Entertainment is the next agency in talks to team up with Mnet for a survival show. According a report by MBN, JYP is currently planning to create a new girl group through the show. The contestants will be current trainees under JYP,… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Planning to Form New Girl Group through Mnet Survival Show
Mnet Confirms a Seventh Season of “Superstar K”
It has been confirmed that the singing audition program “Superstar K” will be coming back for another season. On February 2, Mnet officially announced, “’Superstar K7’ will be broadcast this year. Please look forward to it.” While the upcoming new season of the show has been confirmed, the detailed plans for the formatting of the… Continue reading Mnet Confirms a Seventh Season of “Superstar K”