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
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Insiders Discuss The Fallout Of The “Produce 101” Rigging Controversy On The Industry And Trainees
On January 17, Shin DongA published a report by music critic Kim Do Heon about the “Produce 101” vote manipulation controversy, the power of CJ ENM and its network Mnet in the industry, and more. The report begins by quoting sources from various industries related to this recent scandal and the influence of the network.… Continue reading Insiders Discuss The Fallout Of The “Produce 101” Rigging Controversy On The Industry And Trainees
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 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
Defendants Of “Produce 101” Series Case Admit To Majority Of Charges + Request Closed Trial To Protect Trainees
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
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
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
“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
“Produce” PDs Reportedly Cited Pressure From Wanna One’s Success As Motive For Ranking Manipulation
On December 7, various media outlets reported details from the prosecution’s written indictment of Mnet producing director (PD) Ahn Joon Young and chief producer (CP) Kim Yong Bum. According to the indictment, Ahn and Kim said that Wanna One and I.O.I’s success made them feel pressured about the subsequent success of IZ*ONE and X1. Unlike the first two seasons… Continue reading “Produce” PDs Reportedly Cited Pressure From Wanna One’s Success As Motive For Ranking Manipulation