Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Mnet
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.6/10
Produce 48
Overview
A survival reality television show in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members out of a pool of 96 trainees from Japan and South Korea, as well as voting for the group's concept, debut single, and group name. Produce 48 is a 2018 reality competition show on Mnet. It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members, as well as voting for the group's concept, name and debut single. The show brought together 96 girls from idol groups and entertainment companies in Japan and South Korea to form a 12-person Korean-Japanese group, IZ*ONE, that would promote for two and a half years.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Lee Seung-gi
Self - Host
Lee Hong-gi
Self - Coach
Soyou
Self - Coach
Kim Eun-young
Self - Coach
Bae Yoon-jung
Self - Coach
Kwon Eun-bi
Self - Contestant
Kang Hye-won
Self - Contestant
Sakura
Self - Contestant
Seasons
Specials
0 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2018-06-15
Produce 48 brings together 96 trainees, of which 39 girls are from Japanese idol group AKB48 and 57 girls are from different entertainment companies in South Korea, to form a Korean-Japanese group that will promote for two and a half years. They will adopt the AKB48's concept of "idols you can meet and greet" and be able to perform in their own theatre. Members of the group will be able to promote under their own agencies concurrently, as the show, and the groups' promotions thereafter, are recorded in batches.
