On May 29, the Seoul Central District Court announced the sentences for eight people including Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case. Previously, PD (producing director) Ahn Joon Young and CP (chief producer) Kim Yong Bum were suspected of manipulating viewers’ votes for “Produce 101.” Ahn Joon Young was… Continue reading PD Ahn Joon Young, CP Kim Yong Bum, And Agency Reps Receive Sentences For “Produce 101” Manipulation Charges
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Prosecution Demands Prison Sentences For “Produce 101” PD And CP For Manipulation Charges
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
Watch: New Boy Group E’LAST Including Won Hyuk And Lee Won Jun Of “Produce X 101” Debuts With Dynamic “Swear” MV
Updated June 9 KST: E Entertainment’s new eight-member boy group E’LAST has made their debut with their first mini album “Day Dream”! The group consists of members Choi In, Choi Seung Yeop, Rano, Baek Gyeol, Romin, Won Hyuk, Lee Won Jun, and Oh Ye Jun. Won Hyuk and Lee Won Jun previously competed on Mnet’s “Produce X 101.”… Continue reading Watch: New Boy Group E’LAST Including Won Hyuk And Lee Won Jun Of “Produce X 101” Debuts With Dynamic “Swear” MV
“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
Kim Hyeon Bin From “Produce X 101” Leaves Agency + Launches YouTube Channel And Instagram Account
“Produce X 101” trainee Kim Hyeon Bin launched his personal Instagram account and YouTube channel! Kim Hyeon Bin appeared on Mnet’s “Produce X 101” last year as a trainee from Source Music. He performed “Move” for his concept evaluation, and he was eventually eliminated on episode 11 with a final rank of 30. In January, his… Continue reading Kim Hyeon Bin From “Produce X 101” Leaves Agency + Launches YouTube Channel And Instagram Account
“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
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