CJ ENM Makes Waves in Global Entertainment with 8 National Winners at the Asian Academy Creative Awards

This year, CJ ENM’s acclaimed dramas “Queen of Tears”, “Lovely Runner” and “A Bloody Lucky Day” along with popular entertainment shows “Apartment404”, “EXchange3”, and “Street Woman Fighter” have all been recognized, and are now in contention for the Grand Final. These nominations span multiple categories, showcasing the company’s diverse content and exceptional storytelling expertise.

CJ ENM has firmly established itself as a key player in both Asian and international markets, driving the success of numerous drama series and television programs while consistently delivering high-quality productions that resonate with audiences worldwide. The company's nominations cover categories including Best Direction (Fiction), Best Screenplay, Best Original Programme by a streamer/OTT, Best Cinematography (Fiction) , Best Direction (Non-Fiction), Best Music or Dance, Best General Entertainment, and Best Game or Quiz highlighting its well-rounded portfolio.

Produced by Studio Dragon and airing on No.1 K-content channel tvN in Korea and in Netflix worldwide, "Queen of Tears," directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won, written by Park Ji-eun, has secured two spots as a finalist for Best Direction (Fiction) and Best Screenplay. The series revolves around Hae-in, a queen of department stores, and her small-town husband, Hyun-woo, as they weather a marital crisis—until love miraculously begins to bloom again. "Queen of Tears" achieved a remarkable feat by remaining in Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for an impressive 15 weeks.

Produced by CJ ENM Studios and Bon Factory airing on tvN, "Lovely Runner,” filmed by Yoon Dae-young has been nominated for Best Cinematography (Fiction). Directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Tae-young, and written by Lee Si-eun, this captivating story follows Ryu Seon-jae, a famous artist who has lost the will to live, and his passionate fan, Im Sol, who, despondent over his death, goes back in time to save him. The series ranked first in 130 countries during its sixth week of airing and maintained the top position for six consecutive weeks in 109 countries.

Produced by Studio Dragon and streaming on CJ ENM’s OTT platform TVING, “A Bloody Lucky Day,” directed by Pil Gam-sung and written by Kim Min-sung and Song Hanna, tells the gripping story of an ordinary taxi driver who unknowingly picks up a seemingly average passenger, only to discover that he is a serial killer. This shocking revelation sparks a terrifying journey for the unsuspecting driver. The series has been nominated for Best Original Programme by a streamer/OTT, which made its global premiere on Paramount+ earlier this year.

Airing on tvN in Korea, "Apartment404," a variety show produced by Jeong Chul-min and Shin So-young, has earned a nomination for Best Direction (Non-Fiction) and Best Game or Quiz. Reaching the Top 10 TV series in 23 countries on Prime Video according to Flixpatrol, the show invites six residents to a secret-filled apartment, where they confront mysteries and uncover secrets. This mystery variety show delves into true, unprecedented events in Korean apartments.

Airing on CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet, "Street Woman Fighter 2," nominated for Best Music or Dance, is a dance competition series where global female dance crews compete to be crowned the No. 1 street dance team. Produced by Kwon Young-chan and Kim Ji-eun, this series has brought street dance to the forefront, with YouTube videos garnering over 400 million views.

Originally premiered on No1. K-content streaming platform TVING, "EXchange 3," produced by Kim In-ha and Kim Dong-ju, is a dating reality show where ex-couples live together in a house while hiding their past relationship. They navigate various dating missions to decide whether to reunite with their ex or choose a new partner. Nominated for Best General Entertainment, the show was a sensational hit in Korea and has been localized into a Japanese version titled “Love Transit.”

Namju Lee, Director of Contribution Strategy and Marketing at CJ ENM, stated, 'We are incredibly honored to be named National Winners, as this recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to creating world-class content that transcends cultural and language barriers. The acknowledgment from the Asian Academy Creative Awards underscores our position as a leader in global entertainment and inspires us to continue innovating'.

The Asian Academy Creative Awards celebrate the finest in content production across the region. The winners of the 2024 AACA will be unveiled at the highly anticipated ceremony in December, where CJ ENM aims to secure multiple accolades. With its 8 nominations, CJ ENM is poised to further solidify its status as a top-tier content creator on the global stage, reinforcing its reputation as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.

2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winners from CJ ENM:

 Best Direction (Fiction): “Queen of Tears”
 Jang Young-woo & Kim Hee-won
CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, Netflix

 Best Screenplay: “Queen of Tears”
 Park Jieun 
CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, Netflix

Best Cinematography: “Lovely Runner”
Yoon Dae-Young
CJ ENM, CJ ENM Studios, BON factory

Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT:” A Bloody Lucky
Day”
CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, TVING, Paramount Global Content Distribution 

Best Direction (Non-fiction): “Apartment404”
Jeong Cheol-min
CJ ENM, Prime Video 

 Best Game of Quiz Programme: “Apartment404”
 CJ ENM, Prime Video
 
 Best Music or Dance: “Street Woman Fighter 2”
 CJ ENM, Mnet 

 Best General Entertainment: “EXchange 3”
 CJ ENM, TVING 

 

 

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