Produce 101 (Korean: 프로듀스 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, employing audience participation to make decisions, as well as for starting with a very large number of competitors, 101, narrowing that number down to the final 11. The franchise began in 2016 and has since expanded to China, Japan and Thailand.
| Produce 101 | |
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 Logo of Produce 101 | |
| Korean | 프로듀스 101 |
| Genre | Reality television-talent show |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | Mnet |
| Release | 22 January 2016 – present |
The franchise has attracted a wide following in the world. More than 10 million people cast votes during the finale of Season 2 in 2017, equivalent to a fifth of South Korea's population.[1] In 2018, the eight episodes of Produce 101 China attracted more than 4.3 billion views on Tencent Video.[2]
Following the Mnet vote manipulation investigation, on 14 November 2019, producer Ahn Joon-young partially admitted to rigging the votes of all seasons of Produce 101 during police questioning. He was arrested before over allegations of bribery and fraud in the franchise.[3]
Versions
South Korea
- Produce 101, featuring female trainees, premiered on 22 January 2016.
- Produce 101 Season 2, featuring male trainees, premiered on 7 April 2017.[4][5]
- Produce 48, featuring female trainees and members of J-pop idol group AKB48 including its sister groups, premiered on 15 June 2018.[6][7][8]
- Produce X 101, featuring male trainees, premiered on 3 May 2019.[9][10]
China
- Produce 101 China, featuring female trainees, premiered on 21 April 2018.[11]
- Produce Camp 2019 (officially known as Chuang 2019), featuring male trainees, premiered on 6 April 2019.
- Produce Camp 2020 (officially known as Chuang 2020), featuring female trainees, premiered on 2 May 2020.
- Produce Camp 2021 (officially known as Chuang 2021), featuring male trainees, premiered on 17 February 2021.
Thailand
- Chuang Asia: Thailand (also known as Produce Camp Asia: Thailand), featuring female trainees, premiered on 3 February 2024.
- Chuang Asia Season 2: The Boy Edition, an upcoming season of Chuang Asia featuring male trainees that will premiere in 2025.[12]
Japan
- Produce 101 Japan, featuring male trainees, premiered on 26 September 2019.[13][14]
- Produce 101 Japan Season 2, featuring male trainees, premiered on 8 April 2021.[15]
- Produce 101 Japan: The Girls, featuring female trainees, premiered on 5 October 2023.[16]
Summary of shows by country
As of December 16, 2023, there have been 11 groups debuted with 118 members involved in over 3 franchises of Produce 101.
- Currently airing
- An upcoming season
- Status Unknown
- No longer airing
| Country | Local title | Network | Seasons and group created | Mentors | Hosts/ Lead mentors | ||
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 South Korea | Produce 101[17] | Mnet |
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 China[c][d] | Produce 101 (1) Produce Camp / Chuang (2-5) | Tencent (1-5) One31 (5) |
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 Japan | Produce 101 Japan | TBS (1-3) GyaO! (1-2) Lemino (3) |
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See also
- Girls Planet 999, a Mnet reality competition show featuring female South Korean, Chinese and Japanese trainees.
- Boys Planet, a Mnet reality competition show featuring male trainees.
References
External links
- Produce 101 official website (in Korean)
- Produce 101 at IMDb
- Produce X 101 at IMDb
- Produce 48 at IMDb
- Produce 101 China at IMDb
