Mnet, The #1 Asian Pop Culture Network in America, Launches in Chicago on Comcast Cable Channel 682 , Kpop

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Home to the Biggest Names in the K-Pop Music Scene, Including the Exclusive TV Rights to Mega Girl Group 2NE1s Reality Show, the Weekly Primetime Series M Countdown and the Annual Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Broadcasting Later this Fall

Exciting English language Line-up Also Features the New Original Series Beats Per Mnet (BPM) and Short Notice, the Weekly Bandai Entertainment Anime Block, Dramas, Movies and Danny Choos Hit Japanese Pop Show Culture Japan

LOS ANGELES, CA and PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 2, 2011 – Mnet (www.mnet.com) is bringing the coolest Asian American entertainment to Chicago – from the most popular K-pop music to anime, reality, drama and more.

With its launch on Comcasts D1 digital tier, Mnet can now be found on Channel 682 as part Comcasts Digital preferred line-up service level in most of Comcast's Chicago-area systems. These viewers will now have access to the exclusive home of the best of K-pop, including the global K-Pop phenomenon reality TV series 2NE1tv LIVE: WORLDWIDE as well as the latest hit videos, live performances by and intimate behind the scene stories of favorite K-pop bands and more. Additionally, Mnet brings viewers Danny Choos Culture Japan, a weekly primetime anime block from Bandai Entertainment, one of the biggest brands in the anime space in the world, and original programs that spotlight everything from up and coming Asian American filmmakers to hip new trends.

We are thrilled to present the hottest shows in Asian American entertainment to the Chicago community, said Adam Ware, Acting President & CEO of Mnet. Viewers from across the country are already faithful fans and we couldnt be more pleased to bring the Mnet brand to Comcast subscribers in the biggest city in the Midwest, Chicago!

Mnet is the ultimate destination for fans of K-pop and those wanting the latest in Asian cool with programming including 2NE1tv LIVE:WORLDWIDE, Culture Japan, a weekly anime block and original daily series Beats Per Mnet:

· 2NE1TV LIVE: WORLDWIDE (airs Sundays at 8 pm) - This reality show follows CL, Bom, Dara and Minzy, from the mega popular k-pop girl group 2NE1, as they live together while recording a new record. In the two years since the groups debut, 2NE1 has been recognized for their unique taste in Koreas fashion, music and style scenes. 2NE1tv will show the unique characters of each of the four members, their growth as artists and individuals, and the intricacies of the relationships between the girls. The program will also feature album producer Teddy, Big Bang (T.O.P, GD, Taeyang, Daesung, Victory) and South Korean music influencer Yang Hyun-Seok (aka YG). A portion of this new season will be shot in the U.S.

· Culture Japan (airs Tuesday at 9:30 pm) – The hit Japanese TV show follows Japanese pop culture guru, Danny Choo, as he explores all the things that make Japanese pop culture tick. In every episode, Danny shines a spotlight on the different aspects of Japan that make the country so special. The camera follows him around the streets of Japan as he shares cool places to visit, shows what goes on behind the scenes at anime production studios and offers a slice of life in Japan which U.S. viewers don't get to see very often.

· A Bandai Entertainment Block (airs Wednesdays from 8 pm to 10 pm) – Featuring innovative anime series, Mnet is currently airing Outlaw Star and My Hime, and will add My Otome to the schedule later this summer.

Outlaw Star (airs from 8 –9 pm), a science fiction Space Western that takes place in the "Toward Stars Era" universe in which spacecraft are capable of traveling faster than the speed of light. The plot follows protagonist Gene Starwind and his motley crew of an inherited ship dubbed the "Outlaw Star," as they search for a legendary outer space treasure trove called the "Galactic Leyline."
My Hime (airs from 9 -10 pm), follows Mai Tokiha an ordinary high-school girl who has recently transferred to the Fuka Academy with her younger brother, Takumi. However, a routine boat ride and a chance encounter with a mysterious young girl changes everything. Mai discovers that she and some of her classmates possess the powers of HiME and must battle against mysterious creatures called Orphans and an ominous organization called the Searrs Foundation. Along the way she must face her own demons and understand what it means to love.

Beats per Mnet (Mnet original series - airs Monday through Friday at 7 pm and 10pm). Produced at Mnets Los Angeles studio, Beats Per Mnet (BPM) is a daily series highlighting the latest beats in Asian Pop culture from music and fashion to toys, film and food. The show features in-studio interviews, on location segments, celebrity interviews, music videos and more. The series is hosted by famed stand-up comedian Paul Kim (host of Dream Big Fridays at The World Famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood) and actress and model, Yvonne Lu, and has had guests including Iron Chef Americas Chairman, Mark Dascascos, Dancing with the Stars winner/NFL great Hines Ward and more.

In addition, M Countdown, the number one rated music TV series in Korea that is also syndicated throughout Asia and now in the U.S., counts down the hottest K pop hits and features live performances by artists from the U.S. and throughout Asia.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the worlds leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nations largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

About Mnet
Mnet (www.mnet.com) is the only and first national, 24/7 English-language television network in the U.S. targeting Asian Americans and fans of Asian pop culture. The advertiser-supported network – currently distributed in over 30 DMAs – marks the entry into the U.S. marketplace for CJ Entertainment Media Group, Asias leading vertically-integrated entertainment company and a unit of CJ Corporation. Mnet is headquartered in Los Angeles.
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Home to the Biggest Names in the K-Pop Music Scene, Including the Exclusive TV Rights to Mega Girl Group 2NE1s Reality Show, the Weekly Primetime Series M Countdown and the Annual Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Broadcasting Later this Fall

Exciting English language Line-up Also Features the New Original Series Beats Per Mnet (BPM) and Short Notice, the Weekly Bandai Entertainment Anime Block, Dramas, Movies and Danny Choos Hit Japanese Pop Show Culture Japan

LOS ANGELES, CA and PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 2, 2011 – Mnet (www.mnet.com) is bringing the coolest Asian American entertainment to Chicago – from the most popular K-pop music to anime, reality, drama and more.

With its launch on Comcasts D1 digital tier, Mnet can now be found on Channel 682 as part Comcasts Digital preferred line-up service level in most of Comcast's Chicago-area systems. These viewers will now have access to the exclusive home of the best of K-pop, including the global K-Pop phenomenon reality TV series 2NE1tv LIVE: WORLDWIDE as well as the latest hit videos, live performances by and intimate behind the scene stories of favorite K-pop bands and more. Additionally, Mnet brings viewers Danny Choos Culture Japan, a weekly primetime anime block from Bandai Entertainment, one of the biggest brands in the anime space in the world, and original programs that spotlight everything from up and coming Asian American filmmakers to hip new trends.

We are thrilled to present the hottest shows in Asian American entertainment to the Chicago community, said Adam Ware, Acting President & CEO of Mnet. Viewers from across the country are already faithful fans and we couldnt be more pleased to bring the Mnet brand to Comcast subscribers in the biggest city in the Midwest, Chicago!

Mnet is the ultimate destination for fans of K-pop and those wanting the latest in Asian cool with programming including 2NE1tv LIVE:WORLDWIDE, Culture Japan, a weekly anime block and original daily series Beats Per Mnet:

· 2NE1TV LIVE: WORLDWIDE (airs Sundays at 8 pm) - This reality show follows CL, Bom, Dara and Minzy, from the mega popular k-pop girl group 2NE1, as they live together while recording a new record. In the two years since the groups debut, 2NE1 has been recognized for their unique taste in Koreas fashion, music and style scenes. 2NE1tv will show the unique characters of each of the four members, their growth as artists and individuals, and the intricacies of the relationships between the girls. The program will also feature album producer Teddy, Big Bang (T.O.P, GD, Taeyang, Daesung, Victory) and South Korean music influencer Yang Hyun-Seok (aka YG). A portion of this new season will be shot in the U.S.

· Culture Japan (airs Tuesday at 9:30 pm) – The hit Japanese TV show follows Japanese pop culture guru, Danny Choo, as he explores all the things that make Japanese pop culture tick. In every episode, Danny shines a spotlight on the different aspects of Japan that make the country so special. The camera follows him around the streets of Japan as he shares cool places to visit, shows what goes on behind the scenes at anime production studios and offers a slice of life in Japan which U.S. viewers don't get to see very often.

· A Bandai Entertainment Block (airs Wednesdays from 8 pm to 10 pm) – Featuring innovative anime series, Mnet is currently airing Outlaw Star and My Hime, and will add My Otome to the schedule later this summer.

Outlaw Star (airs from 8 –9 pm), a science fiction Space Western that takes place in the "Toward Stars Era" universe in which spacecraft are capable of traveling faster than the speed of light. The plot follows protagonist Gene Starwind and his motley crew of an inherited ship dubbed the "Outlaw Star," as they search for a legendary outer space treasure trove called the "Galactic Leyline."
My Hime (airs from 9 -10 pm), follows Mai Tokiha an ordinary high-school girl who has recently transferred to the Fuka Academy with her younger brother, Takumi. However, a routine boat ride and a chance encounter with a mysterious young girl changes everything. Mai discovers that she and some of her classmates possess the powers of HiME and must battle against mysterious creatures called Orphans and an ominous organization called the Searrs Foundation. Along the way she must face her own demons and understand what it means to love.

Beats per Mnet (Mnet original series - airs Monday through Friday at 7 pm and 10pm). Produced at Mnets Los Angeles studio, Beats Per Mnet (BPM) is a daily series highlighting the latest beats in Asian Pop culture from music and fashion to toys, film and food. The show features in-studio interviews, on location segments, celebrity interviews, music videos and more. The series is hosted by famed stand-up comedian Paul Kim (host of Dream Big Fridays at The World Famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood) and actress and model, Yvonne Lu, and has had guests including Iron Chef Americas Chairman, Mark Dascascos, Dancing with the Stars winner/NFL great Hines Ward and more.

In addition, M Countdown, the number one rated music TV series in Korea that is also syndicated throughout Asia and now in the U.S., counts down the hottest K pop hits and features live performances by artists from the U.S. and throughout Asia.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the worlds leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nations largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

About Mnet
Mnet (www.mnet.com) is the only and first national, 24/7 English-language television network in the U.S. targeting Asian Americans and fans of Asian pop culture. The advertiser-supported network – currently distributed in over 30 DMAs – marks the entry into the U.S. marketplace for CJ Entertainment Media Group, Asias leading vertically-integrated entertainment company and a unit of CJ Corporation. Mnet is headquartered in Los Angeles.

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