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
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“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” 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
Mnet Confirms Plans For IZ*ONE To Resume Activities
IZ*ONE will be resuming activities soon! On January 23, Mnet released the following official statement: Hello. This is an announcement from Mnet. First of all, we express gratitude to the fans who have waited and showed interest in whether or not IZ*ONE will resume activities. Respecting the opinions of the members and fans who are… Continue reading Mnet Confirms Plans For IZ*ONE To Resume Activities
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
CJ ENM Issues Formal Apology Regarding “Produce 101” Series Controversy + Reveals Update On IZ*ONE And X1
On December 30, CJ ENM’s CEO Heo Min Heoi held a press conference to make a formal apology regarding the manipulation controversy surrounding the “Produce 101” series. He explained that CJ ENM will be compensating everyone harmed due to the incident. Regarding IZ*ONE and X1, he shared that they are working on plans for the… Continue reading CJ ENM Issues Formal Apology Regarding “Produce 101” Series Controversy + Reveals Update On IZ*ONE And X1
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