Defendants involved in the “Produce 101” series manipulation controversy have admitted to charges laid out by the prosecution in the first pretrial hearing. On December 20, a pretrial hearing was held at the Seoul Central District Courts regarding the case involving producing director (PD) Ahn Joon Young, chief producer (CP) Kim Yong Bum, PD “Lee” and five representatives… Continue reading Defendants Of “Produce 101” Series Case Admit To Majority Of Charges + Request Closed Trial To Protect Trainees
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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
Prosecution In “Produce 101” Series Case Responds To Calls For Affected Members’ Names To Be Revealed
News outlet Money Today spoke to the prosecution about how some people are calling for the names to be revealed of those who allegedly benefited from the manipulation of votes in the “Produce 101” series. It was recently reported that the prosecution found in their investigation of the “Produce 101” series that the rankings of all members of IZ*ONE and X1… Continue reading Prosecution In “Produce 101” Series Case Responds To Calls For Affected Members’ Names To Be Revealed
Kang Daniel’s Legal Reps Request Closure Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Fan Community For Malicious Posts
Kang Daniel’s legal representatives have submitted a request to close down the “Produce 101 Season 2” fan community on DC Inside. On December 16, his legal representatives released the following official statement: This is Lawyer Yeom Yong Pyo of Yulchon Law Firm who is representing singer Kang Daniel. On December 16, we submitted an application to the Seoul… Continue reading Kang Daniel’s Legal Reps Request Closure Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Fan Community For Malicious Posts
“Produce 101” Season 1 And 2 Trainees + Manager Share Thoughts About Vote Manipulation Controversy
SBS’s “Night of Real Entertainment” spoke with trainees from “Produce 101” and “Produce 101 Season 2,” as well as a trainee’s manager, about the recent vote manipulation controversy. Season 2 contestant Jung Dong Soo recently spoke up about the manipulation on Instagram and has also been interviewed by MBC’s “Section TV” (along with fellow contestant… Continue reading “Produce 101” Season 1 And 2 Trainees + Manager Share Thoughts About Vote Manipulation Controversy
Entire Lineups Of X1 And IZ*ONE Reportedly Decided Before Finale Voting; Ranking Of A Wanna One Member Also Manipulated
A report by the news outlet Hankook Ilbo has outlined further allegations about the manipulation of “Produce 101.” The December 5 report states that the rankings of all members of IZ*ONE and X1 were rigged. In addition, one member of Wanna One reportedly made the final lineup due to ranking manipulation. The information comes from… Continue reading Entire Lineups Of X1 And IZ*ONE Reportedly Decided Before Finale Voting; Ranking Of A Wanna One Member Also Manipulated
8 People Indicted In “Produce 101” Manipulation Controversy
Eight people have been indicted in connection with the controversy surrounding vote manipulation in the “Produce 101” series. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated on December 3 that producing director Ahn Joon Young and chief producer Kim Yong Bum have been indicted with physical detention for suspicions of obstruction of business and fraud. A show producer known as “A” and five others including entertainment agency… Continue reading 8 People Indicted In “Produce 101” Manipulation Controversy
Mnet Discontinues VOD Replay Services For All 4 “Produce 101” Seasons
Mnet has decided to suspend the VOD replay services for all four seasons of “Produce 101.” On November 18, a source from Mnet told TV Report, “We are currently suspending the entire VOD service of ‘Produce 101’ series from all platforms. The decision was made based on the public opinion of the suspension of the… Continue reading Mnet Discontinues VOD Replay Services For All 4 “Produce 101” Seasons
“Produce 101 Season 2” Contestant Jung Dong Soo Speaks Out After Reports Of Vote Manipulation
“Produce 101 Season 2” trainee Jung Dong Soo (also known as ARKAY) has shared his anger and shock after reports that the season was manipulated. On November 15, Jung Dong Soo posted on Instagram with the caption, “After digging into this further, it turns out I was a victim too.” He added in the hashtags, “I don’t want… Continue reading “Produce 101 Season 2” Contestant Jung Dong Soo Speaks Out After Reports Of Vote Manipulation
Park Hee Seok Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Shares Thoughts About Vote Manipulation Controversy
Park Hee Seok, a contestant on Mnet’s “Produce 101 Season 2,” has shared his thoughts regarding the controversy about the series being under suspicions of vote manipulation. On November 5, PD Ahn Joon Young was arrested on suspicions such as fraud and breach of trust by taking bribery. During his police questioning, Ahn Joon Young is reported to have admitted… Continue reading Park Hee Seok Of “Produce 101 Season 2” Shares Thoughts About Vote Manipulation Controversy