Lee Ga Eun’s Agency Responds Following Her Wrongful Elimination From “Produce 48”

Lee Ga Eun’s agency has clarified their stance following the news of her wrongful elimination from “Produce 48.” During a trial of appeals for the “Produce 101” series rigging case on November 18, the court revealed the list of contestants who were eliminated due to manipulation. Lee Ga Eun’s name was on the list, which showed that her actual final ranking on “Produce 48” was No. 5. That … Continue reading Lee Ga Eun’s Agency Responds Following Her Wrongful Elimination From “Produce 48”

Mnet Releases Statement About Compensation For “Produce 101” Series Contestants Affected By Vote Manipulation

Mnet has released a statement regarding compensation for contestants affected by the manipulation of rankings for the “Produce 101” series. A list of the contestants who were eliminated due to manipulation was publicly revealed during the trial of appeals for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case, which took place on November 18. The contestants who benefited from the manipulation were not revealed. Following the trial, Mnet … Continue reading Mnet Releases Statement About Compensation For “Produce 101” Series Contestants Affected By Vote Manipulation

Court Reveals “Produce 101” Series Contestants Who Were Eliminated Due To Voting Manipulation

On November 18, the trial of appeals was held for the “Produce 101” series manipulation case. Previously, PD (producing director) Ahn Joon Young received a sentence of two years along with a fine, and CP (chief producer) Kim Yong Bum received a sentence of one year and eight months. As a result of the trial of appeals on November 18, the court decided to maintain … Continue reading Court Reveals “Produce 101” Series Contestants Who Were Eliminated Due To Voting Manipulation

Mnet Discusses Future Plans For X1 And IZ*ONE

Mnet has shared a statement regarding future promotions of X1 and IZ*ONE. On November 11, a source from Mnet stated, “Due to the gravity of the matter, it is true that we are discussing the future promotions of IZ*ONE and X1 at various different angles. However, nothing has been confirmed regarding the possibility of disbandment.” The source continued, “Because the investigation is still underway, we are … Continue reading Mnet Discusses Future Plans For X1 And IZ*ONE

SBS Reports Ahn Joon Young Admits To Manipulating Rankings For “Produce 48” And “Produce X 101”

SBS reports that producing director (PD) Ahn Joon Young has admitted to the manipulation of the results of “Produce X 101” and “Produce 48.” On November 5, two arrest warrants for production staff of “Produce X 101” were issued, including one for the show’s PD Ahn Joon Young. SBS reported on November 6 that out of the four seasons of the “Produce 101” series, Ahn Joon Young … Continue reading SBS Reports Ahn Joon Young Admits To Manipulating Rankings For “Produce 48” And “Produce X 101”

Heo Yun Jin And Lee Ga Eun Talk About Memorable “Produce 48” Stages, Nicknames, And More

Lee Ga Eun and Heo Yun Jin, who appeared on Mnet’s “Produce 48” as contestants from Pledis Entertainment, appeared in their first V Live broadcast together since the end of the show to open up about their experience. The duo had nothing but great things to say about each other as Lee Ga Eun described Heo Yun Jin as, “Watching her practice had me in … Continue reading Heo Yun Jin And Lee Ga Eun Talk About Memorable “Produce 48” Stages, Nicknames, And More

“Produce 48” And Final Contestants Top Most Buzzworthy Non-Dramas List For 12th Week In A Row

At the end of August, Mnet’s “Produce 48” came to a close and the buzz surrounding the finale was undeniable. The show topped the list of Most Buzzworthy Non-Dramas for the last week of August, at 31.67 percent. This is the 12th week in a row that “Produce 48” has placed No. 1. Released by Good Data Corporation, the list was determined through analysis of 191 TV shows … Continue reading “Produce 48” And Final Contestants Top Most Buzzworthy Non-Dramas List For 12th Week In A Row

“Produce 48” Trainees Bid Farewell In Final Behind-The-Scenes Video

Following the season finale where the members of IZ*ONE were selected, the show has now revealed a special behind-the-scenes video! For the last broadcast, all the eliminated contestants returned to perform a final stage together and to also cheer on the remaining trainees. As the show came to a close with the announcement of the IZ*ONE members, the contestants all shared hugs and shed tears together. Check out … Continue reading “Produce 48” Trainees Bid Farewell In Final Behind-The-Scenes Video

Former “Produce 48” Contestant Takeuchi Miyu Announces Her Graduation From AKB48

AKB48’s Takeuchi Miyu will be graduating from the group this year. On September 4, Takeuchi Miyu held a live broadcast on YouTube where she announced, “I have decided to graduate from AKB48. Of all my activities until now, it was a very heart-fluttering opportunity to have taken on the challenge of a new start in Korea’s skill-based society. I’m so thankful for everything right now, and I … Continue reading Former “Produce 48” Contestant Takeuchi Miyu Announces Her Graduation From AKB48

“Produce 48” Group IZ*ONE Responds To Reports On Debut Date

The winning “Produce 48” group IZ*ONE is gearing up for their debut! On September 4, the Korean members took off for Japan to unite with their Japanese members and meet up with AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto.As the group officially begins activities together, it was reported by a news outlet that their debut album will be released on October 29. In response to the reports, a representative of … Continue reading “Produce 48” Group IZ*ONE Responds To Reports On Debut Date