Former 'Produce 101' contestants Jeong Dongsu and Kim Namhyung had an interview with MBC Entertainment where they opened up about the vote rigging allegations and their experience on the show.

Kim Namhyung stated that he is often asked about the voting allegations, and doesn't really like talking about it or answering questions about the scandal.  However, he stated he wasn’t surprised to find out it was rigged in the first place and that a majority of the trainees would agree.

Namhyung said, "I usually get asked whether I knew what was going on, and a lot of people pitied me. Getting those reactions is uncomfortable to me. When the controversy broke, I honestly wasn’t that surprised. I think a majority of the trainees all felt the same way."

Jeong Dongsu revealed one of the biggest clues that led him to speculate that the show wasn’t as fair as they were making it seem. He explained that there were times when the producers would edit what actually happened to highlight a certain trainee and completely edit out another trainee who deserved the same recognition.

Dongsu said, "There was a time when two trainees taught others how to dance, but they edited the show to make it seem like only one of them was teaching. So it made it seem like other trainee did nothing on the show. The viewers would look at the one teaching fondly and vote for him, but the other trainee wouldn’t get acknowledged. That really made me feel that there was something going on."

Namhyung emphasized that every trainee and viewer of the show are victims of the manipulated rankings. He said that he only hopes the ones responsible face the consequences and end the controversy. "I think all of the trainees – no matter if they debuted or not – are victims. I also think the viewers are victims. I just hope everything will be resolved well and come to an end."

Dongsu then reflected on everyone that did help him throughout the show and training. He said, "All I could think about at that moment were everyone who voted for me – my family, my friends, and everyone who probably put aside their pride and went around to ask everyone to vote for me.

I got cut at 36th place, which was just one rank shy of moving on. I cried that day and my family all cried while watching too. I was frustrated thinking back on it."

Both artist now are continuing their love of music regardless of what they faced while on 'Produce 101'. They are following their passion as indie artists.

Watch their interview below: