The groups IZ*ONE and X1, whose activities were suspended due to the vote manipulation controversy, will resume their activities.

CJ ENM CEO Heo Min-hoe announced the resumption of activities for both groups on the 30th at the CJ ENM Multi Studio on the 2nd floor in Mapo-gu, Seoul, during a press conference to apologize for the Mnet audition program ranking investigation.

CEO Heo said, "I apologize for disappointing everyone," and "We will support all aspects related to the resumption of activities for IZ*ONE and X1."

Furthermore, CEO Heo emphasized, "It is our mistake without excuse. As CEO, I deeply feel the responsibility. I apologize repeatedly. Considering the psychological burden the members are experiencing and the opinions of fans requesting the resumption of activities, we will discuss so that they can resume activities as soon as possible."

He also asked, "It is not the fault of the individual artists who debuted because of our mistake. We ask for your support so that no further victims emerge." Mnet has also decided to forgo all profits earned from the activities of IZ*ONE and X1.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.