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
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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
“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
Update: Yonhap News Reports On Agencies That Provided Bribes To Ahn Joon Young + 8D Creative And Around US Respond
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
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 Issues Apology And Promises To Release Plans For Future Of X1 And IZ*ONE Soon
Mnet has issued an apology regarding the vote manipulation controversy surrounding the “Produce 101” series, and has promised to issue a statement on the future of current project groups IZ*ONE and X1. On December 3, Mnet released the following statement: Hello, this is Mnet. We wish to sincerely apologize to viewers, fans, trainees, and agencies… Continue reading Mnet Issues Apology And Promises To Release Plans For Future Of X1 And IZ*ONE Soon
IZ*ONE’s Miyawaki Sakura Temporarily Leaves DJ Role At Japanese Radio Show
IZ*ONE’S Miyawaki Sakura will temporarily be stepping away from the DJ seat. On November 28, Japanese media reported that the IZ*ONE member will be stepping down from her radio show, “Under the Tree with Sakura.” AKB48 member Yokoyama Yui will be filling in for Miyawaki Sakura in the meantime. Of the change in DJs, Yokoyama… Continue reading IZ*ONE’s Miyawaki Sakura Temporarily Leaves DJ Role At Japanese Radio Show
Mnet Confirms IZ*ONE And X1 Will Not Attend 2019 MAMA
IZ*ONE and X1 will not be attending the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards (hereafter 2019 MAMA). Previously, IZ*ONE was announced for the first lineup of the ceremony, while X1 was not announced for the lineup. On November 26, Mnet released the following statement: Hello, this is Mnet. This is a notice regarding the [lineup of] performing artists at… Continue reading Mnet Confirms IZ*ONE And X1 Will Not Attend 2019 MAMA
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