Actor/”Produce 101″ (season two) contestant Lee Ji-han was one of the 153 who died in the Itaewon Halloween tragedy

It was confirmed by Lee Ji-han’s agency that the actor (Today was Another Namhun Day) and “Produce 101” season two contestant was among those who died in the Itaewon tragedy this past weekend. Lee Ji-han (25) was among the contestants competing for a spot for Read More …

The Broadcast Communication Committee in Seoul decided that all four Mnet “PRODUCE 101” series manipulated voting and must pay a fine

South Korea’s Broadcast Communication Committee decides that all four Mnet “PRODUCE 101” series (“PRODUCE 101” season 1 and 2, “PRODUCE 48” and “PRODUCE X 101”) manipulated voting and must pay a fine for viewing voting manipulation.  This is the highest level of sanction under the Read More …

AKB48/Nogizaka46 producer Akimoto Yasushi to collaborate with Korea’s MNET for PRODUCE 48

It was announced that AKB48/Nogizaka46 producer Akimoto Yasushi will be collaborating with MNET producers for “PRODUCE 101” for a project known as “PRODUCE 48”. According to news reports, 48 Korea trainees (who have appeared on other TV programs) and 48 Japanese trainees  (part of AKB48G) Read More …