Mnet launches season two of Beats Per Mnet (BPM) on April 18, 2012 with a new look, new hosts Jelynn Sophia and TK Nguyen and new production partners, Cashmere Agency (MTV’s Volcano High, Dogg After Dark and Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood on E!). The series, airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, continues to guide viewers to what’s hot in Asian pop entertainment, from the latest music to food, fashion and art.
Viewers will not want to miss the season premiere featuring an exclusive interview between married Korean hip hop artists Tiger JK of Drunken Tiger and Yoon Mi Rae (Tasha), during a brand new segment, “Artist x Artist,” which features celebrities interviewing each other. Also featured on BPM this season are Kendrick Lamar, Airplane Boys and a cameo by Snoop Dogg. New recurring segments include “Best of the Best,” following celebrities in search of the best in food, fashion and parties and Angry Asian James Koo’s, “Rant Radio” giving viewers a unique and exclusive look at what drives Asian pop culture in America.
Both new hosts, Jelynn Sophia and TK Nguyen, are originally from San Diego. Jelynn is known for hosting on numerous networks such as the TV Guide Channel, AMC, Altitude TV and Disney/ABC’s Soapnet.com and TK was discovered during Mnet’s VJ contest last year. New production partner Cashmere Agency brings to the show an expertise in understanding lifestyle culture, the multicultural movement and what resonates with the youth market.
BPM Season 2