Updated December 6 KST: The eighth individual who was recently indicted in the “Produce 101” series manipulation controversy has been revealed. According to Yonhap News, Around US Entertainment’s Kim is the eighth individual along with PD Ahn Joon Young, PD Lee, CP (chief producer) Kim Yong Bum, two Starship Entertainment executives Kim and Kim, former Woollim Entertainment… Continue reading Update: Yonhap News Reports On Agencies That Provided Bribes To Ahn Joon Young + 8D Creative And Around US Respond
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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
“Produce 101 Japan” Clarifies Its Vote Calculation Process Following Controversy Over “Produce 101” Series
Amid the manipulation controversy regarding the four seasons of “Produce 101,” the Japanese version of the show has clarified its own voting process. This is the first year of “Produce 101 Japan” and the show’s competition is currently ongoing, with it aimed to debut a new boy group in 2020 that will be active internationally.… Continue reading “Produce 101 Japan” Clarifies Its Vote Calculation Process Following Controversy Over “Produce 101” Series
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
Update: Police Find Suspicions That “Produce 101” Seasons 1 And 2 Were Also Manipulated + Mnet Responds
Updated November 14 KST: Mnet has apologized again following reports that all seasons of the “Produce 101” series were manipulated. The network stated on November 14, “We are taking this situation very seriously, and we are truly sorry and feel a great sense of responsibility. We are internally preparing a sincere apology as well as actions fitting… Continue reading Update: Police Find Suspicions That “Produce 101” Seasons 1 And 2 Were Also Manipulated + Mnet Responds
Niwa Shiori Speaks Up About Potential Vote Manipulation Of “Produce 101”
Niwa Shiori, a Japanese trainee from the first season of “Produce 101,” spoke about the recent vote manipulation controversy. Producing director Ahn Joon Young reportedly admitted recently during police questioning to manipulating the rankings for “Produce 48” and “Produce X 101” while denying manipulation of the rankings for the first two seasons of “Produce 101.” On… Continue reading Niwa Shiori Speaks Up About Potential Vote Manipulation Of “Produce 101”
Agency Accused Of Using Over 100,000 Accounts To Vote In “Produce 101” Season 1
An agency, hereafter known as “A,” is being accused of collecting over 100,000 accounts to vote in the first season of “Produce 101.” “Produce 101” allows one account per individual for voting, and identity verification is required to create an account. According to sources who previously worked at “A,” an executive of the agency gathered office… Continue reading Agency Accused Of Using Over 100,000 Accounts To Vote In “Produce 101” Season 1
Police Investigating Possibility Of “Produce X 101” PDs Manipulating Show In Exchange For Money
The police are continuing their investigation into Mnet’s “Produce X 101,” now looking into whether producing directors (PD) manipulated the show in exchange for monetary compensation. A source from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, “We are currently in the process of investigating PDs of ‘Produce X 101’ and related agency representatives. As it is not… Continue reading Police Investigating Possibility Of “Produce X 101” PDs Manipulating Show In Exchange For Money
KBS To Launch Wrestling Survival Program In The Format Of “Produce 101”
KBS will be producing a new show featuring young wrestlers! On September 30, a source from the broadcasting industry confirmed that KBS will be launching “I Am a Wrestler” (working title) in November. The show will be a survival audition variety program starring young wrestlers. Recently, young wrestlers have taken the wrestling industry by a storm,… Continue reading KBS To Launch Wrestling Survival Program In The Format Of “Produce 101”