Music Network (

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of the Mnet) is a South Korean

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channel owned by

CJ ENM Entertainment Division CJ ENM Entertainment Division (), formerly known as CJ E&M, is a South Korean entertainment and mass media division (formerly company) of CJ ENM. In July 2018, the company merged with the parent company's subsidiary CJ O Shopping, with the latte ...

. The CJ E&M Center Studio located in

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Mapo District Mapo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi), and is divided into 24 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Mapo is located in ...

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is the headquarters, 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 from the CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. It features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. First hosted by Leeteuk ...

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

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

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 ...

'' series, '' Comeback War series'', ''

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series'' and ''

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series''. 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 5 February 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 24 February 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 21 May 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 Studio Choom (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean YouTube channel that invites notable K-Pop acts to perform dances in a studio with white background and colored lights. Studio Choom is derived from the Mnet Digital Studio (M2) channel and ...

'' (stylized in

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) in May 2019, a YouTube channel which features notable K-pop 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

* ''Mnet Prime Show ( – present)'' * ''HIT village ( – present)'' * ''My Arti Film'' (30 July 2024 – present)

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 award, music awards ceremony presented annually by entertainment company CJ ENM. First held in South Korea, the majority of prizes have been won by K-pop artists, although ...

(1999–present) ;Special events *

Billboard Music Award The ''Billboard'' Music Awards are honors given out annually by ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'', a publication covering the music business and a Billboard charts, music popularity chart. The ''Billboard'' Music Awards show has been held annu ...

(2018–present) *

Gaon Chart Music Awards The Circle Chart Music Awards (), formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards, is 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) *

Grammy Award The Grammy Awards, stylized as GRAMMY, and often referred to as The Grammys, are awards presented by The Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in music. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious ...

(2018–present)

Upcoming programming

* ''Boys II Planet'' (2025)

Former programming

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 channel. 2013 The 2013 20's Choice Awards were held on July 18, 2013, at the Korea International Exhibition ...

(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 produced by Dick Clark Productions since 1974. Nominees are selected on commercial performance such as sales and airplay. Winners are determined by a poll of the public and ...

(2017) * idolCON (2017, ~~2018~~) *

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) * '' Mimi'' (2014) * ''Entertain Us'' (2014) * ''Sing Again, Hera Gu'' (2015) * '' The Lover'' (2015)

Variety shows and specials

* ''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

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; simulcast on tvN) (2009–2016) * ''Beatles Code'' (2010, 2013) * ''M! Pick'' (2011) * ''Real Homme'' (2011) * '' K-Pop Star Hunt'' (2011–2014) * ''

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'' (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 (franchise), The Voice'' first broadcast as ''The Voice of Holland''. Its The Voice of Korea (season 1), first season started on February 1 ...

'' (simulcast on tvN) (2012–2013, 2020) * ''M Countdown Begins'' (Formerly RT M Countdown) (2012–2015) * ''M-GIGS'' (2012–2016) * '' Show Me the Money'' (2012–2022) * ''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'' () 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 winner. A prize ...

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

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'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 ''Superstar K6'' () is the sixth season of the South Korean television talent show series ''Superstar K'', which premiered on 22 August 2014 on Mnet and aired Friday nights at 11PM KST. Eliminations were determined in each episode based on text ...

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) * ''

Unpretty Rapstar ''Unpretty Rapstar'' (Hangul: 언프리티 랩스타) is a South Korean rap competition TV show that airs on Mnet. It is known as the female counterpart of '' Show Me The Money''. The contestants compete with each other to get a chance to partici ...

'' (2015–2016) * ''

'' (2016–2017) * ''

Boys24 Boys24 ( 'Sonyeon Ishipsa', stylized as BOYS24) was a South Korean pre-debut boy band formed by CJ E&M through a 2016 survival show with the same name. There were twenty-seven members in the group divided into four units. The group performed reg ...

'' (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

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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) * ''

High School Rapper ''High School Rapper'' () 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: 언프리티 랩스타) is a South Korean rap ...

'' (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 () 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 music publishing hous ...

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

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) (2017) * ' (co-produced by

Woollim Entertainment Woollim Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2003 by Lee Jung-yeop. The label is home to artists such as Golden Child, Drippin, and Kwon Eun-bi. It has previously handled artists Epik High, Infinite, Lovelyz ...

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

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and

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) (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

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) (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

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) (2017) * ''Wanna One Nothing Without You Comeback'' (co-produced by

) (2017) * ''Wanna One Go Zero Base'' (co-produced by

) (2017) * ''The Master'' (2017–2018) * ''Wanna One Comeback "I Promise You"'' (co-produced by

) (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

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) (2018) * ''Wanna One Go X-CON!'' (co-produced by

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

) (2018) * ''

Produce 48 ''Produce 48'' () is 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 Kore ...

'' (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'' () (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

) (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'' (2019) * ''

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

'' (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

) (2020) * '' TOMORROW X TOGETHER Comeback Show'' (co-produced by

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

) (2020) * ''

Road to Kingdom ''Road to Kingdom'' () is a South Korean reality competition series created by Mnet. It aired on Mnet from April 30, to June 18, 2020, every Thursday at 20:00 ( KST). It was known as the first part of the male counterpart of '' Queendom'', and t ...

'' (2020) * ''SEVENTEEN COMEBACK SHOW: eng:garae' (co-produced by

) (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) * ''

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'' (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) (2020) * ''IZ*ONE One-reeler Premier'' (co-produced by Swing Entertainment) (2020) * ''GHOST9 COMEBACK SHOWCASE .ALLIn Busan'' (co-produced by

) (2020) * ''VICTON COMEBACK SHOW'' (co-produced by

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

) (2021) * ''Kingdom Week : '' (2021) * ''ENHYPEN COMEBACK SHOW 'DILEMMA (co-produced by Belift Lab) (2021) * ''E'last Superhero'' (2021) * ''

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'' (co-produced by NCSoft) (2021) * ''

Street Woman Fighter ''Street Woman Fighter'' (), often abbreviated as ''SWF'', is the debut season of a South Korean dance competition franchise of the same name. It aired on Mnet (TV channel), Mnet from August 24 to October 26, 2021, every Tuesday at 22:20 (Korean ...

'' (2021) * ''The Playlist'' (2021) * ''MAMA : The Original KPOP Awards'' (2021) * ''Kep1er View'' (co-produced by

and

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

and Wake One Entertainment) (2022) * ''

Street Dance Girls Fighter ''Street Dance Girls Fighter'' () is a spin-off of South Korean dance survival program ''Street Woman Fighter'' that premiered on Mnet on November 30, 2021 and aired every Tuesday at 22:20 KST. Female dance crews composed of high school-aged ...

'' (2021–2022) * ''My K Star Family'' (co-produced by MBC and

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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 ''Be Mbitious'' () is a 2022 South Korean dance reality competition program created by Mnet. It aired from May 24 to 31, 2022. It is the first part of the male counterpart of ''Street Woman Fighter'', and prequel to '' Street Man Fighter''. The ...

'' (2022) * ''Anybody Can Dance'' (2022) * ''WJSN COMEBACK SHOW: SEQUENCE'' (co-produced by

) (2022) * ''Be the SMF'' (2022) * ''Great Seoul Invasion'' (co-produced by MPMG Music) (2022) * '' LE SSERAFIM Comeback Show: ANTIFRAGILE'' (co-produced by

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

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

) (2022) * ''

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'' (2022) * ''KPOP Maker'' (2022) * ''Artistock Game'' (2022) * ''Mad Zenius'' (2022) * '' LE SSERAFIM Documentary :The World Is My Oyster'' (co-produced

) (2022) *'' LENIVERSE'' (co-produced

) (2022) *'' 1,2,3 IVE'' (co-produced

) (2022) *''2022 Music Makes One'' (2022) *'' KEPtain Heroes'' (co-produced

) (2022) *''Mbitious Man in The Crew'' (2022) * ''The K-Star Next Door'' (2022) *''Born To Choom'' (2022–2023) *'' Up TO1'' (co-produced

) (2023) * ''

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'' (2023) * '' Pangpang STAYC'' (co-produce

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) (2023) * ''

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'' (2023) * ''

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'' (2023) * '' Street Dance Girls Fighter 2'' (2023) * ''Kep1er Unner'' (co-produced by Swing Entertainment and Wake One Entertainment) (2023) * ''Camp Zerobaseone'' (co-produced by Wake One Entertainment) (2023) * '' I Can See Your Voice 10'' (2023) * ''Girls Night Out'' (2023) * ''

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'' (2024) * '' I-Land 2: N/a'' (2024) * '' Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace'' (2024) * ''

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'' (2024)

Controversies

Boycotting incidents and voter fraud at MAMA

Produce 101 series & Idol School voting manipulation

Remix of Islamic call to prayer

On 24 August 2021, Mnet's new dance survival show ''

'' premiered. The opening music was a remix of the

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, the

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call to prayer, and many found this offensive. On 9 September, 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 ''(1 March 1995 – 20 July 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 ''(21 July 2005–present)''

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Boycotting incidents and voter fraud at MAMA

Produce 101 series & Idol School voting manipulation

Remix of Islamic call to prayer

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