The Korea Communications Standards Commission (hereafter KCSC) has made the decision to impose fines on CJ ENM for manipulating votes in their “Produce 101” series. On July 22, the KCSC held a hearing to announce their decision on punitive measures against CJ ENM for tampering with results for their “Produce 101” audition program series. Through… Continue reading Korea Communications Standards Commission Fines CJ ENM For Vote Manipulation In “Produce 101” Series
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No Evidence Of Fraud Found In Reinvestigation Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Vote Manipulation
The reinvestigation into the vote manipulation of “Produce 101 Season 2” has come to an end, with the prosecution once again determining that while manipulation took place, the producers could not be charged with fraud. According to sources from legal circles, early this month the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office wrapped up the reinvestigation into suspicions of… Continue reading No Evidence Of Fraud Found In Reinvestigation Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Vote Manipulation
PD Ahn Joon Young, CP Kim Yong Bum, And Agency Reps Receive Sentences For “Produce 101” Manipulation Charges
On May 29, the Seoul Central District Court announced the sentences for eight people including Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case. Previously, PD (producing director) Ahn Joon Young and CP (chief producer) Kim Yong Bum were suspected of manipulating viewers’ votes for “Produce 101.” Ahn Joon Young was… Continue reading PD Ahn Joon Young, CP Kim Yong Bum, And Agency Reps Receive Sentences For “Produce 101” Manipulation Charges
Prosecution Demands Prison Sentences For “Produce 101” PD And CP For Manipulation Charges
On May 12, the final hearing for the “Produce” series manipulation case was held at Seoul Central District Court. Previously, Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum were suspected of manipulating viewers’ votes for “Produce 101.” Ahn Joon Young was also under suspicion of receiving money from entertainment agency representatives at an adult entertainment bar. During… Continue reading Prosecution Demands Prison Sentences For “Produce 101” PD And CP For Manipulation Charges
“Produce 101” PD And CP Continue To Deny Bribery + Ahn Joon Young Apologizes
The producing director (PD) Ahn Joon Young and chief producer (CP) Kim Yong Bum of “Produce 101” have denied claims of bribery. On April 27, the Seoul Central District Courts held the fourth trial involving Ahn Joon Young, Kim Yong Bum, and CJ ENM representatives regarding the violation of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act by… Continue reading “Produce 101” PD And CP Continue To Deny Bribery + Ahn Joon Young Apologizes
“Produce 101 Season 2” To Be Reinvestigated For Voting Manipulation Allegations
Further investigation will take place for “Produce 101 Season 2.” The prosecution has decided that the investigation surrounding the voting manipulation in “Produce 101 Season 2” was insufficient, and they will reinvestigate the situation. The order for reinvestigation included “omission in determining fraud” (not expressing a decision on a situation that could have an important influence… Continue reading “Produce 101 Season 2” To Be Reinvestigated For Voting Manipulation Allegations
“Produce 101” PD Claims In 2nd Trial That Manipulation Was Due To Pressure Of Success, Not Bribery
The second trial regarding manipulation in Mnet’s “Produce 101” series was held on March 23. The Seoul Central District Courts held the second trial at 2 p.m. KST on March 23 regarding producing director (PD) Ahn Joon Young, chief producer (CP) Kim Yong Bum, PD Lee Min Kyung, who are charged with manipulating text voting… Continue reading “Produce 101” PD Claims In 2nd Trial That Manipulation Was Due To Pressure Of Success, Not Bribery
Police Find No Evidence Of High-Ranking Officials’ Involvement In “Produce 101” Series And “Idol School” Manipulation
Police have found no evidence of involvement of high-ranking officials in the voting manipulation of Mnet’s idol survival programs. On March 2, Lee Yong Pyo, the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, reveled to the press during a regular meeting, “We plan to forward two additional people from the production team of the ‘Produce 101’… Continue reading Police Find No Evidence Of High-Ranking Officials’ Involvement In “Produce 101” Series And “Idol School” Manipulation
“Produce 101” PD And CP Say Manipulation Was Due To Trainees Who Wanted To Leave + Deny Bribery
The first trial for the manipulation of the “Produce 101” series was held on February 7. The eight defendants including PD (producing director) Ahn Joon Young, CP (chief producer) Kim Yong Bum, and PD Lee along with five former and current entertainment agency officials were all in attendance at the trial. The production team members… Continue reading “Produce 101” PD And CP Say Manipulation Was Due To Trainees Who Wanted To Leave + Deny Bribery
CJ ENM CEO Calls Sudden Press Conference About “Produce 101” Series Controversy
CJ ENM has unexpectedly called for a last-minute press conference later this afternoon regarding the “Produce 101” series controversy. On the morning of December 30 KST, CJ ENM suddenly announced that its CEO Heo Min Heoi would be holding a press conference in order to make a formal apology. A spokesperson for the company stated,… Continue reading CJ ENM CEO Calls Sudden Press Conference About “Produce 101” Series Controversy