On November 7, Mnet announced via Mnet Japan's official website, "The scheduled broadcast of 'Comeback IZ*ONE: BLOOM*IZ', originally set to air both in Korea and Japan simultaneously on November 11 at 7 PM KST, has been cancelled due to various reasons. We apologize for causing discomfort."
Instead of IZ*ONE's comeback show, Mnet will be broadcasting a special of this year's '2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards' nominations on November 11 at 7 PM KST. Regarding IZ*ONE's 1st full album release, Off The Record Entertainment reps have curtly stated, "Nothing is confirmed."
Earlier on this day, IZ*ONE's side abruptly cancelled the group's comeback showcase. All of the above comes directly after it was reported on November 7 that Ahn Joon Young PD of Mnet has allegedly admitted to rigging the final votes of 'Produce 48' and 'Produce X 101'.
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Honestly, this is so unfair for the members who had nothing to do with this. You can imagine how uncomfortable and awkward they feel and how worried they are for the group when they had nothing to do with this. All they did is join the program and chase their dream. Mnet should really reimburse those who didn't get into the group and also apologize to IZ*ONE members for creating this mess and embarrassing them in front of the world. You have established Japanese idols in the group who are most likely worried about their future and then you also have the Korean members who are also worried about their future and also questioning whether they got into the group legitimately or not. IZ*ONE is at such a high level right now and we're doing so well and this happens.
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