Finding Momoland (모모 랜드 찾기) was a 2016 reality girl group survival show on Mnet.[1] Featuring 10 trainees from Duble Kick Entertainment competing to debut in a girl group called MOMOLAND. The first episode aired on July 22, 2016 and ended on September 16, 2016 with the total of 10 episodes.
Concept[]
The contestants will give their full talents involving dancing, singing abilities as well as their charisma and personality in order to survive the search.
Similarly to SIXTEEN by JYP Entertainment, the lineup of the group will be announced in the finale of the show and set to debut under Duble Kick Company, with the top producers Rhymer, Duble Sidekick and Shinsadong Tiger as representatives.[2]
Rigging allegations[]
On January 7, 2020, Daisy claimed that Finding Momoland was rigged.[3] In an interview with Daisy and her mother, published by KBS, Daisy stated that after she got eliminated in the show, the agency had contacted her and asked to meet her the next day.[3] At the meeting, she said she was told that although she was eliminated, she would be joining the group after promotions.[3]
Daisy also spoke of how she had debt close to 70 million won, equivalent to $60,000 U.S. dollars, due to production costs for the show.[3]
On the same day, MLD Entertainment responded by releasing a statement that states there was no manipulation of votes or other fraudulent actions regarding the show.[4] Refuting Daisy's claim, they stated that the CEO of the agency saw her potential and recommended she stay as a trainee under their agency.[4] In response to the payment of production costs, they mentioned that it was included in the contract which was agreed on by the parents and members of the group.[4] They ended the statement by saying that they have prepared documents of proof to counter Daisy's claim and will take legal action.[4]
Contestants[]
Winners[]
| # | Name | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyebin (해빈) | January 12, 1996 |
| 2 | Yeonwoo (연우) | August 1, 1996 |
| 3 | Jane (제인) | December 20, 1997 |
| 4 | Nayun (나윤) | July 31, 1998 |
| 5 | JooE (주이) | August 18, 1999 |
| 6 | Ahin (아인) | September 27, 1999 |
| 7 | Nancy (낸시) | April 13, 2000 |
Eliminated[]
| # | Name | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heejae (희재) | June 30, 1995 |
| 2 | Daisy (데이지) | January 22, 1999 |
| 3 | Shinsia (신시아) | June 25, 1999 |
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