K-Pop group X1 announces its disbandment amidst vote-fixing controversy

Kpop group X1’s representatives anunced on January 6, 2020 that K-pop group has decided to disband following vote-fixing controversy. 11-member group was formed on South Korean television show Produce on Mnet channel. Read on to kw more details about this K-pop story.

K-pop group X1 disbands

K-pop music has seen its surge at  world music arena. Apart from creating chartbusters and going on multiple tours, K-pop industry is also kwn for some major controversies. w, latest controversy to catch some major headlines is disbanding of K-pop group X1. This disbandment follows major-controversy of vote-fixing on Mnet channel’s Produce.  

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In a statement,  11-member group’s representatives revealed reason for its disbandment. press release stated that X1 members and each of ir ncies negotiated under condition of unanimous agreement. But y could t come to an agreement, so y have decided on ir disbandment.

press release was shared between various entertainment groups that separately represented different artists of w-disbanded K-pop group.

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K-pop group was formed on series Produce, where hundreds of young talented artists competed for a debut. show resulted in formation of K-pop groups like I.O.I, Wanna One, IZ*ONE, and X1. But soon, vote-fixing controversy of Produce came to limelight.

According to a media portal’s report, competition had been fixed. votes happened to have been applied to different competitors despite Mnet cable channel charging South Korean audience to vote for ir favourite artist/artists. report furr claims that that certain competitors had been given some added advant due to behind--scenes deals made between Mnet staff and entertainment companies.

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