Mnet (

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of Music Network) is a South Korean

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channel owned by

CJ E&M CJ E&M (Hangul: 씨제이이앤엠, an initialism for CJ Entertainment & Media) is a South Korean entertainment and mass media company created by CJ Group in 2011. As of July 2018, CJ E&M is a division of CJ ENM. History CJ E&M was established a ...

, a division of

CJ ENM CJ ENM (, CJ Entertainment aNd Merchandising) is a South Korean entertainment and retail company founded in 2018. CJ ENM was established as a result of the merger of two CJ Group subsidiaries, CJ E&M and CJ O Shopping respectively, in July 20 ...

, part of

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. The CJ E&M Center Studio located in

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is the broadcast and recording centre of many Mnet programs with a

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, namely the live weekly music show ''

M Countdown ''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet. The show features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. It is broadcast from CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. B ...

''. It is also the venue for live performances in survival shows such as ''

Superstar K ''Superstar K'' ( ko, 슈퍼스타 K) is a South Korean television talent show series which is held yearly. First held in 2009, Superstar K has increasingly gained more attention, considered the biggest audition program in South Korea. Superstar ...

'', '' Show Me The Money'', ''

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'', ''

Produce 101 ''Produce 101'' is a reality television talent competition franchise created by South Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ E&M, based around the formation of a K-pop girl group or boy group. The format is noted for having no panel of judges, emp ...

'' series, ''

High School Rapper ''High School Rapper'' (Hangul: 고등래퍼) is a South Korean survival hip-hop TV show, known as a students of high school counterpart of '' Show Me The Money'' and ''Unpretty Rapstar ''Unpretty Rapstar'' (Hangul The Korean alphabet, ...

'', '' Queendom'', ''

Road to Kingdom ''Road to Kingdom'' () is a television program that aired every Thursday at 20:00 (KST) on Mnet from April 30 to June 18, 2020. It is known as the first part of the male counterpart of '' Queendom'', and the prequel of '' Kingdom''. A press con ...

'', '' Kingdom'' and '' Girls Planet 999''. Other shows are filmed in CJ E&M Studio in

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and CJ E&M Contents World in

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History

The global website named for Mnet Global changed to MWave in April 2013. Other sites from Mnet are not affected with the change. On February 5, 2020, it was revealed that CJ ENM had begun restructuring Mnet's "We Are K-Pop" slogan and brand after the

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behind "Produce 101" damaged the network's image. On February 24, 2020, Mnet unveiled their new brand logo along with its 25th anniversary., Their new logo design is based on their old logo from 1995 with the addition of their current Mnet shape and colour. M2, Mwave, and the Mnet Production logo have stuck to the former design. On May 21, 2020, Mnet reverted its logo back to its former design with

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animations.

Slogans

Mnet Digital Studio

Mnet Digital Studio launched ''STUDIO CHOOM'' in May 2019, a YouTube channel which features notable Kpop acts performing dances in front of the studio's white background and colored lights. The sets often feature backup dancers and usually lack any background props.

Programming

Current programming

Variety shows

* ''Artistock Game'' * ''

Show Me the Money 11 The eleventh season of the series ''Show Me the Money'' (known as Show Me the Money 11: The New One) premiered on October 21, 2022. It aired every Friday at 23:00 (KST) on Mnet. The season featured four new producer teams in Lil Boi & Groovy ...

'' * ''Mad Zenius'' * ''HIT village''

Music programming

* ''

'' * Daily Music Talk * M Evening * Live on M * MUSICEXPRESS * MUSIC X CURATION * MPD MUSIC TALK * MPD Music Video Commentary * M2 Today's Song Weekly Chart * Mnet Present * M Super Concert

Awards Ceremony

MAMA Awards The MAMA Awards (formerly Mnet Asian Music Awards) is a major music awards ceremony presented annually by entertainment company CJ E&M. First held in South Korea, the majority of prizes has been won by K-pop artists, although there are other As ...

(1999–present)

=Special events

= *

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(2018–present) *

Gaon Chart Music Awards The Circle Chart Music Awards (), formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards, are a major music awards ceremony that is presented annually in South Korea by the Korea Music Content Association primarily based on the commercial performance of t ...

(2017–present) *

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(2018–present)

Upcoming programming

* ''Boys Planet'' (February 2, 2023) *'' I Can See Your Voice 10'' (H1 2023) * ''

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2'' (H1 2023) (co-produced by Belift Lab) * ''Queendom Puzzle'' (H1 2023)

Awards Ceremony

Mnet 20's Choice Awards The Mnet 20's Choice Awards was a major music awards show that was held annually in South Korea, organized by CJ E&M through its Mnet (TV channel), Mnet channel. 2013 The 2013 20's Choice Awards were held on July 18, 2013, at the Korea Internati ...

(2007–2013) * M2 X Genie Music Awards (2019)

=Special events

= *

Asia Song Festival Asia Song Festival, A-Song-Fe or ASF, is an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, since 2004. It is hosted by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE) and features artists from Asian countries. Participating a ...

(2016–2018) *

American Music Award The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual American music awards show, generally held in the fall, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired, and currently produced by Dick Clark Produ ...

(2017) * idolCON (2017, 2018 Cancelled) *

Style Icon Asia Style Icon Asia (SIA, formerly known as Style Icon Awards) is an awards ceremony held annually in South Korea since 2008 to showcase Asian fashion designers and to honor individuals who have made the most outstanding contributions in setting new ...

(2008–2014, 2016)

Dramas

* '' Monstar'' (2013) * ''Hero'' (2013) * '' Mimi'' (2014) * ''Entertain Us'' (2014) * ''Persevere, Gu Hae-ra'' (2015) * '' The Lover'' (2015)

Programs

* ''M terview'' * ''Be Stupid'' * ''Dirty Talk'' * ''Fun & Joy'' * ''Love & Hate'' * ''MLive'' * ''Mnet Special'' * ''Mnet Star'' * ''M WIDE ENEWS'' * ''Music Spotlight'' * ''Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Forest'' * '' Boys & Girls Music Countdown'' (2007–2010) * ''Girls' Generation Goes to School'' (2007) * '' Girls' Generation's Factory Girl'' (2008) * ''Wonder Bakery'' (2008) * ''Kara Bakery'' (2009) * ''BIGBANG TV'' (2009) * ''2NE1 TV'' (2009–2011) * ''Nicole The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science'' (2009–2010) * ''

'' (co-produced by Signal Entertainment Group; simulcast on tvN) (2009–2016) * ''Beatles Code'' (2010, 2013) * ''M! Pick'' (2011) * ''Real Homme'' (2011) * ''

K-Pop Star Hunt K-POP Star Hunt was a regional competition that captured the popularity of Korean popular music (K-Pop) in Asia, and gave the Asian viewers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a K-Pop star. K-pop Star Hunt was organized by CJ E&M and Fox ...

'' (2011–2014) * '' MyDOL'' (2012) (co-produced by

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) * ''Boyfriend's W Academy'' (2012) * ''The God of music'' (2012, 2016) * ''JJANG!'' (2012–2013) * ''

The Voice of Korea ''The Voice of Korea'' is a South Korean reality singing competition and local version of ''The Voice'' first broadcast as ''The Voice of Holland''. Its first season started on February 10, 2012, on Mnet. The second and final season started o ...

'' (simulcast on

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) (2012–2013, 2020) * ''M Countdown Begins'' (Formerly RT M Countdown) (2012–2015) * ''M-GIGS'' (2012–2016) * ''BLACK CAST'' (2013) * ''The Voice Kids'' (2013) * ''Signal B'' (2013) * ''Image Fighter 2013'' (2013) * ''Superhit'' (2013) * ''Enemy of Broadcasting'' (2013) * ''WINNER TV'' (2013) * ''YG's Win: Who Is Next'' (2013) (co-produced by

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) * ''

Dancing 9 ''Dancing 9'' ( ko, 댄싱9) is a South Korean dance survival program by Mnet. 18 contestants are divided into two teams, Blue Eye and Red Wings with 9 members each. A live performance each week where the two teams perform will determine the wi ...

'' (2013–2014) * '' Rain Effect'' (2013–2014) * ''tune up with Mnet'' (2013–2014) * ''Idol Battle'' (2014) * ''Beatles Code 3D'' (2014) * ''American Hustle Life'' (2014) * ''

Moon Hee-joon Moon Hee-joon (; or spelled Moon Hee-jun; born March 14, 1978) is a South Korean pop rock singer-songwriter signed under SidusHQ. He initially rose to fame as the leader of former boy band H.O.T. under SM Entertainment. Biography 1996–2001: ...

's Pure 15'' (2014) * ''Mix & Match'' (2014) (co-produced by

) * ''Block B's Live! 5 Minutes Before Chaos'' (2014) * ''Exo 90:2014'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

6 all-star concert'' (2014) * ''This Is Infinite'' (2014) * ''Trot X'' (2014) * ''Foul Interview 4 Things Show'' (2014–2015) * ''The Singer Game'' (2014) * ''100 Seconds War'' (2014) * ''Idol Make-up Recipe'' (2014) * ''Kim Bum Soo Comeback Show'' (2014) * ''No.Mercy'' (2014–2015) * ''MAMA Hidden Story'' (2014) * ''Super Idol Chart Show'' (2014–2015) * '' Superstar K6 B-SIDE'' (2014–2015) * ''Hologram'' (2015) * ''Heart a Tag'' (2015) * ''Headliner'' (2015) * ''Monthly Live Connection'' (2015) * ''One Night Study'' (2015) (co-produced by

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) * '' Sixteen'' (2015) (co-produced by

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and Koen Media) * ''Ya-man TV'' (2015) * ''Key's Know How'' (co-produced by

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) (2015) * ''

BEFORE & AFTER'' (2015) * ''

'' (2015–2016) * ''

'' (2016–2017) * '' Boys24'' (2016) (co-produced by Live Works Company and N2 Studios, simulcast on tvN) * ''d.o.b : Dance or Band'' (2016) (co-produced by

) * ''Finding Momo Land'' (co-produced by Duble Kick Entertainment and twin7 Entertainment) * ''I.O.I Comeback Countdown'' (2016) * ''Lady bees'' (2016) (co-produced by

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, For

) * ''LAN Cable Friends I.O.I'' (2016) * ''MIXTAPE'' (2016) * ''Monsta X's Right Now!'' (2016) * ''Me&7Men'' (co-produced by

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and CK1 Media) (2016) * ''PAN STEALER'' (2016) * ''Pentagon Maker'' (2016) (co-produced by

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) * ''Really Really Really Miss You Show'' (2016) * ''Sing Street'' (2016) * ''Standby I.O.I'' (2016) * ''Twice's Private Life'' (2016) * ''We Kid'' (simulcast on tvN) (2016) * ''Would You Like Girls: My Cosmic Diary'' (2016) (co-produced by

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and Urban Works Media) * ''

Hit the Stage ''Hit the Stage'' is a South Korean television program broadcast by Mnet in which K-pop idols team up with professional dance teams to compete in a dance survival contest. It premiered on July 27, 2016 and the first season concluded on September ...

(simulcast on tvN)'' (2016) * ''New YANG NAM SHOW'' (rename form YANG and NAM SHOW) (2016–2017) * ''Golden Tambourine'' (2016–2017) * ''

'' (2017–2021) * '' Wiki BOYS24'' (co-produced by Live Works Company and N2 Studios) (2017) * '' BOYS24 SEMI FINAL'' (co-produced by Live Works Company and N2 Studios) (2017) * ''A-IF-Ril'' (co-produced by

DSP Media DSP Media (Hangul: DSP 미디어) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 1991 by Lee Ho-yeon. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and ...

) (2017) * ''Dodaeng's Diary in LA'' (co-produced by

Fantagio Fantagio () is a South Korean entertainment company that operates as a record label, talent training and management agency, as well as movie and K-drama production company. The company was founded in September 2008 as N.O.A. Entertainment (stan ...

) (2017) * '' Woollim Pick 2017'' (co-produced by

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) (2017) * ''Wanna One Premier Show Con'' (2017) * ''SNOWBALL PROJECT'' (co-produced by

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and

Mystic Entertainment Mystic Story (formerly Mystic Entertainment, , abbreviated as MSTSTR) is a South Korean entertainment company established by South Korean singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin. It has four subsidiaries, including Mystic Actors (formerly Family Actors ...

) (2017) * ''Comeback Show – BTS DNA'' (co-produced by

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) (2017) * ''BTS Countdown'' (co-produced by

) (2017) * '' Idol School'' (co-produced Take One Studio) (2017) * ''My Love My Friend'' (2017) * ''JustBeJoyful JBJ'' (co-produced by

LOEN Entertainment Kakao M (; formerly Seoul Records, YBM Seoul Records and LOEN Entertainment) was a South Korean entertainment company established by Min Yeong-bin in 1978. It is currently one of the largest co-publisher companies in South Korea. The company op ...

) (2017) * ''Project S : Devil's Talent Donation'' (2017) * ''fromis_'s room'' (2017) * ''

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'' (co-produced by

) (2017) * ''Wanna One Go'' (co-produced by YMC Entertainment) (2017) * ''Wanna One Nothing Without You Comeback'' (co-produced by YMC Entertainment) (2017) * ''Wanna One Go Zero Base'' (co-produced by YMC Entertainment) (2017) * ''The Master'' (2017–2018) * ''Wanna One Comeback "I Promise You"'' (co-produced by YMC Entertainment) (2018) * ''Heize COMEBACK SHOW'' (2018) * ''idolity'' (2018) * ''COMEBACK SOLID Into the Light'' (2018) * ''BTS Comeback Show – Highlight Reel'' (co-produced by

) * ''BREAKERS'' (2018) * ''Finding Hero: Geek Tour'' (2018) * ''SVT Club'' (co-produced by Pledis Entertainment) (2018) * ''Wanna One Go X-CON!'' (co-produced by

Swing Entertainment Swing Entertainment (Korean: 스윙 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean privately held entertainment company founded in June 2018. The company is home to K-pop artists Kim Jae-hwan, A.C.E (co-managed with Beat Interactive), and Kep1er (co-man ...

) (2018) * '' The Call'' (2018–2019) * ''SHINee's BACK'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * ''

Produce 48 ''Produce 48'' () was the third season of the South Korean reality competition series '' Produce 101''. It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members out of a pool of 96 contestants from South Ko ...

'' (co-produced by AKS) (2018) * ''LIVE QUIZ ON'' (2018) * ''RunBTS'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * ''Code Name is ATEEZ'' (co-produced by KQ Entertainment) (2018) * ''Got7 Comeback Show – Present: YOU'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * '' A Battle of One Voice: 300'' (Rerun from tvN) (2018) * ''GOT YA! GWSN'' (co-produced by Kiwi Media Group) (2018) * ''Bultoen Honkono (불토엔 혼코노)'' (2018) * ''IZ*ONE 'COLOR*IZ' SHOW–CON'' (co-produced by Off the Record Entertainment) (2018) * ''Tutor'' (2018) * ''Got7's Hard Carry 2'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * ''The Kkondae Live'' (2018) * ''NOW VERIVERY'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * ''NU'EST Road'' (co-produced by Pledis Entertainment) (2018) * ''Wanna One Comeback Show "Power of Destiny'' (co-produced by

) (2018) * ''Somebody'' (2018–2019) * ''Love Catcher'' (2018–2019, 2021-2022) * ''ATEEZ: TREASURE FILM'' (co-produced by KQ Entertainment) (2019) * ''Premier Showcase VERIVERY'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * ''TOMORROW X TOGETHER DEBUT CELEBRATION SHOW'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * ''SUPER INTERN'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * ''

UHSN UHSN ( Hangul/Chosongul: 유학소녀; RR: ''Yuhagsonyeo''; Hanja: 留學少女; lit. Study Abroad Girl) was a Korean reality show produced by Mnet. 10 international female K-pop fans were invited to Korea to learn about Korean popular music ...

'' (2019) * ''

Produce X 101 ''Produce X 101'' () is a 2019 South Korean boy group survival reality show on Mnet and the fourth season of the ''Produce 101'' franchise. The public, referred to as "national producers", "produces" a boy band by choosing 11 members among the ...

'' (2019) * ''ONE DREAM.TXT'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * ''FLEX ZONE'' (2019) * ''X1 PREMIER SHOW-CON'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * ''X1 FLASH'' (2019) * ''Premier Show Con Pentagon'' (co-produced by Cube Entertainment) (2019) * ''IZ*ONE Style Vlog in LA'' (co-produced by Off The Record Entertainment) (2019) * '' Not the Same Person You Used to Know'' (2019) * ''OnlyOneOf: Unlocking Love'' (co-produced by 8D Creative) (2019) * ''Got7's Hard Carry 2.5'' (co-produced by

) (2019) * EVERGLOW LAND (co-produced by

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) (2019) * '' naturereality'' (co-produced by n.CH Music Entertainment) (2019) * ''World Klass'' (co-produced by

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) (2019) * '' Queendom'' (2019, 2022) * '' TMI Show'' (2019-2022) * ''Paris et ITZY'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * ''COMEBACK IZ*ONE BLOOM*IZ'' (co-produced by Off The Record Entertainment) (2020) * ''

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Comeback Show CYAN'' (co-produced by

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) (2020) * ''TOO DEBUT SHOW TOO DAY'' (co-produced by

)(2020) * ''Wanna Be Singers'' (2020) * ''Do You Know Hiphop? '' (2020) * ''Gang Student (GANG생)'' (2020) * '' NU'EST Come Back Show : The Nocturne'' (co-produced by Pledis Entertainment) (2020) * '' TOMORROW X TOGETHER Comeback Show'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * ''Song FARM! (곡FARM!)'' (2020) * ''Taeyeon Beauty-Log'' (2020) * ''Studio Music Hall (스튜디오 음악당)'' (2020) * ''Quiz Music Show'' (2020) * '' IZ*ONE COMEBACK SHOW ONEIRIC DIARY'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * ''

'' (2020) * ''SEVENTEEN COMEBACK SHOW: eng:garae' (co-produced by Pledis Entertainment) (2020) * ''AB6IX COMEBACK SHOW VIVID'' (co-produced by Brand New Music) (2020) *''TOO MYSTERY'' (co-produced by

)(2020) * '' Finding Stray Kids'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * '' GOOD GIRL'' (2020) * ''

'' (co-produced by

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) (2020) * ''BTS Special: Dynamite'' (co-produced by Big Hit Entertainment) (2020) * ''IZ*ONE CHU ON:TACT'' (co-produced by Swing Entertainment) (2020) *''GHOST9 DEBUT SHOWCASE

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' (co-produced by

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) (2020) * ''TOMORROW X TOGETHER Comeback Show: Blue Hour'' (co-produced by Big Hit Entertainment) (2020) *''MAMAMOO COMEBACK SHOW '' (co-produced by RBW) (2020) * ''ENHYPEN DEBUT SHOW : DAY ONE'' (co-produced by Belift Lab) (2020) * ''NCT World 2.0'' (co-produced by SM Entertainment) * ''IZ*ONE One-reeler Premier'' (co-produced by Swing Entertainment) (2020) * ''GHOST9 COMEBACK SHOWCASE .ALLIn Busan'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * ''VICTON COMEBACK SHOW'' (2020) * ''ITZY In Korea'' (2020) * ''BooKae Contest'' (2020) *''Running Girls'' (2020) *''CAP-TEEN'' (2020–2021) * ''Folk Us'' (2020–2021) * ''One More Time'' (2021) *''Full Sound (배부른 소리)'' (2021) *''Salary Lupin ATEEZ'' (2021) * '' SUPER JUNIOR COMEBACK SHOW : House Party'' (co-produced by

) (2021) * ''ENHYPEN&Hi S2'' (co-produced by Belift Lab) (2021) * ''ENHYPEN COMEBACK SHOW 'CARNIVAL (co-produced by Belift Lab) (2021) * '' Kingdom: Legendary War'' (2021) * ''Welcome 2 House: TO1 X EPEX'' (co-produced by

and

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) (2021) * ''The CIX Million Dollar Kids'' (co-produced by

) (2021) * ''2PM WILDSIX'' (co-produced by

) (2021) * ''Kingdom Week : '' (2021) * ''ENHYPEN COMEBACK SHOW 'DILEMMA (co-produced by Belift Lab) (2021) * ''E'last Superhero'' (2021) * '' Girls Planet 999'' (co-produced by NCSoft) (2021) * '' Street Woman Fighter'' (2021) * ''The Playlist'' (2021) *''MAMA : The Original KPOP Awards'' (2021) * ''Kep1er View'' (co-produced by

and

Wake One Entertainment Wake One (), is a South Korean entertainment company under CJ ENM. The label is home to Davichi, Roy Kim, Ha Hyun-sang, Jo Yu-ri, TO1 and Kep1er (co-managed with Swing Entertainment). History The company was founded in 2014 by Son Dong-hoon ...

) (2021) * ''Kep1er Debut Show'' (co-produced by

and Wake One Entertainment) (2022) * '' Street Dance Girls Fighter'' (2021–2022) * ''My K Star Family'' (co-produced by MBC and Discovery Channel Korea) (2021–2022) * ''White Dream: DRIPPIN's Extraordinary Ski Camp'' (Co-produced by

) (2022) * ''Back when Gen Z (Zㅏ때는 말이야)'' (2022) * ''My Boyfriend Is Better'' (2022) * '' ITZY Cozy House (co-produced by

) (2022) * '' Be Mbitious'' (2022) * ''Anybody Can Dance'' (2022) * ''WJSN COMEBACK SHOW: SEQUENCE'' (2022) * ''Be the SMF'' (2022) * ''Great Seoul Invasion'' (co-produced by MPMG Music) (2022) * '' LE SSERAFIM Comeback Show: ANTIFRAGILE'' (co-produced by

Source Music Diegetic music or source music is music in a drama (e.g., film or video game) that is part of the fictional setting and so, presumably, is heard by the characters. The term refers to diegesis, a style of storytelling. The opposite of source m ...

) (2022) * '' LA@ITZY'' (co-produced by

) (2022) * '' Finding SKZ Get edition'' (co-produced by

) (2022) * '' Street Man Fighter'' (2022) * ''KPOP Maker'' (2022)

Controversies

Boycotting incidents and voter fraud at MAMA

Produce 101 series & Idol School voting manipulation

Remix of Islamic call to prayer

On August 24, 2021, Mnet's new dance survival show "Street Woman Fighter" premiered. The opening music was a remix of Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer, and many found this offensive. On September 9, the "Street Woman Fighter" production team apologized and said they would re-upload the video with replacement music. They promised to be more careful and continue to listen to viewers' opinions in the future.

Logo

File:Mnet Logo 2020.png, The first logo used since its rebranding from ''Music Network'' to ''m.net'', later briefly revived for its 25th anniversary ''(March 1, 1995 – July 20, 2005; February–May 2020)'' File:Mnet logo (2000, in black).png, A variant of the first logo, without colour or the quaver ''(2000 – July 2005)'' File:Mnet.png, The second and current logo ''(July 21, 2005–present)''

References

External links

* {{Authority control CJ E&M channels Music television channels Television channels in South Korea Korean-language television stations Television channels and stations established in 1991 1991 establishments in South Korea Companies based in Seoul Music organizations based in South Korea