Rookie girl group Kep1er complained about their nickname, "Mnet's Daughters." In response to this, the production team of "Queendom 2" defended and consoled the team. They expressed the real reason why the group was invited to join the reality survival show.

On April 8, nine-member rookie girl group Kep1er attracted attention after they shared their real feelings on accusations that they didn't deserve to join Mnet's "Queendom 2."

Kep1er Shares Thoughts on Allegations of Special Treatment from 'Queendom 2' as 'Mnet's Daughters'

In particular, the second episode of the program, which aired on the 7th, featured the "WA DA DA" singers shedding tears at the reaction that they received preferential treatment from Mnet.

To explain this, Kep1er, composed of nine members Yujin, Mashiro, Xiaoting, Chaehyun, Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Youngeun, and Yeseo debuted through "Girls Planet 999," a program produced by Mnet.

They were also being managed by Swing Entertainment and Wake One Entertainment. These are a sub-label of CJ ENM which is also the parent label of Mnet.

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On the day after the face-to-face meeting, Kepler gathered together to monitor articles related to "Queendom 2."

They were happy to hear that they were given the modifier, "monster rookies. Their expressions were getting darker in response to comments that they were Mnet's "one of the countless daughters born" and that the company was "flaunting them openly."

Yujin and Mashiro, the leader and co-leader of the team, respectively said:

"I expected it to come out like this, I predicted that there will be talk about our participation."

"No matter how much we say it's not us, it doesn't seem right."

'Queendom 2' Production Team Defended Kep1er - Here's Real Reason They Were Casted to Join Show

In the episode, there's a scene where it was shown that before the face-to-face meeting, Kepler and the production team had a serious conversation.

The production team revealed that they were aware of the possible issues of casting Kep1er. They confessed that they had initial worries as well. However, they added:

"We don't invite Kep1er because they belong to our own company. Kep1er's debut stage and activities were good. You are the ones who convinced the production team with your skills."

In response, the members who were moved by the words shed tears.

Hikaru said:

"We always said, 'Let's always work hard so that we don't get misunderstood that because we're Mnet, we do well'.''

But it's good to hear from the production team like this. That was what I wanted to hear the most.

She then burned her will, saying:

"I will show it on stage so as not to be misunderstood anymore."

At that point, the group vowed to not only do well but do better than the other groups.

Dayeon also cheered on the group, saying:

“If we don’t do well in this round, it's like confirming we are here because we are 'Mnet's daughters.' We want to exert all of our effort and showcase that we are here for our skills."

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Written by Eunice Dawson