PD Ahn Joon-young, who was sentenced to prison for manipulating Mnet's 'Produce series', rejoined Mnet.
As a result of today's (April 3rd) YTN Star coverage, PD Ahn Joon-young rejoined Mnet's music division. He was sentenced to prison for leading the manipulation of the audition program 'Produce' series and returned to his place after about a year and five months after being released in November 2021.
PD Ahn was accused of manipulating the results of paid text message voting for a total of 4 series of Mnet's 'Produce' and receiving entertainment worth tens of millions of won from 5 entertainment agency officials on several occasions from 2018 to 2019.
The court sentenced PD Ahn to two years in prison and a fine of 37 million won. PD Ahn appealed but was found guilty in both the first and second trials, and after going to the Supreme Court, the lower court was confirmed. PD Ahn served her full two-year sentence and was released in November 2021.
The 'Produce' series became a hit every season and gave birth to large idol groups. However, it was revealed that some of the performers suffered damage and deceived viewers due to manipulation, and the program's reputation was tarnished.