[Press Release] CJ ENM Receives 6 Honorary Nominations at the 29th Asian Television Awards

(The nominee list from CJ ENM)

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM solidifies its reputation as a global IP powerhouse by earning 6 nominations at the 29th Asian Television Awards.

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From highly praised dramas, such as "Queen of Tears", "Lovely Runner", and "A Bloody Lucky Day", to eye-catching entertainment shows, including I-LAND 2, EXchange 3, and Apartment404, the nominees have been well-acknowledged by the academy with their production delicacy, narrative resonance, and vibrant storytelling.

Through covering the following major award categories: Best Entertainment (one-off or annual), Best Music Program, Best Cinematography, Best Scriptwriting, Best Theme Song, and Best Original Digital Entertainment Program, CJ ENM has reassured the everlasting presence in the Asian and global entertainment industry by surrounding a wide range of elements, constituting the title production.

"Queen of Tears", produced by CJ ENM's premium storyteller group, Studio Dragon; aired on No. 1 K-Content channel tvN in Korea; scripted by the star screenwriter Park Ji-eun, has been nominated for Best Scriptwriting. The title follows the sizzling love story between Hong Hae-in, the third-generation heiress of Queens Group, and Baek Hyeon-woo, the prince of supermarkets from the small town called "Yongdu-ri". Available on Netflix, "Queen of Tears" has topped the Global TV Series (Non-English) chart on the platform while ranking in the Global TOP 10 for 15 consecutive weeks.

"Lovely Runner", produced by CJ ENM Studios, Bon Factory, and premiered on tvN, has been nominated for the Best Theme Song category. This time-lapse fantasy romance story revolves around Seon-jae, an A-list celebrity who dies due to a tragic event, and Im Sol, who leaps 15 years of time to save Sun-jae from his death. The series ranked first in 133 countries during its sixth week of airing and maintained the top position for six weeks continuously in 109 countries. The official theme song, Sudden Shower, sang by the leading actor Byeon Woo-seok, has also been listed on the Billboard Global 200 chart, further spotlighting the show's popularity until now.

"A Bloody Lucky Day", produced by Studio Dragon, which premiered on tvN, TVING, the No. 1 K-Content streaming platform, and Paramount+ has been nominated for Best Cinematography. The series elaborates the captivating story between an ordinary taxi driver and a seemingly average passenger, who eventually turns out to be a serial killer. Dealing with the constantly unforeseen narrative, this terrifying journey, directed by Pil Kam-sung, was invited to the "Virtual Production Technology" session of MIPTV 2024 for being acknowledged with its terrific incorporation of "VFX" filming technology, while receiving an official invitation for the "On-Screen" section from the 28th Busan International Film Festival.

Apartment404, an unscripted show produced by Jeong Chul-min and Shin So-young, has garnered a nomination for Best Entertainment (one-off or annual). Aired on tvN, TVING, and Amazon Prime Video for global fans, the show stars six celebrities in an apartment filled with secrets in which they face mysteries that should be unveiled. Focused on presenting true, unprecedented events in Korean apartments, Apartment404 has been named the TOP 10 TV series in 23 regions on Prime Video, according to FlixPatrol.

I-LAND 2, the global girl group debut survival program, premiered on CJ ENM's music channel Mnet, has acquired the nomination for the Best Music Programme category. Aiming to discover the ultimate girl group leading the next K-POP sensation, the show invited some of the biggest mentors in the K-POP industry, including TEDDY, the producer of BLACKPINK, as well as Taeyang, producers 24 and VVN, and choreographers MONIKA (of PROWDMAN) and LEEJUNG (of YGX). Attesting its global popularity and anticipation, I-LAND 2 has contributed to the viewership expansion of the Japanese OTT platform, ABEMA, and trended globally including Japan through major social media platforms, such as X.

EXchange 3, CJ ENM's representative dating reality show, produced by Kim In-ha and premiering on TVING, has been nominated for Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme. Letting ex-couples live under one roof for three weeks to discover new love or rekindle their emotions with exes, this real yet intimate show has addressed sympathy among viewers, leading to the constant sequel commissions, the augmentation of TVING's paid subscription rate for 13 consecutive weeks, and the release of the Japanese adaptation version on Amazon Prime Video as Love Transit.

Ben Lee, the Director of Content Distribution Strategy and Marketing at CJ ENM, stated, "It is such an honor to earn six different nominations at the 29th Asian Television Awards. Ranging from dramas to entertainment shows, CJ ENM will endlessly strive to maintain the title of 'leading entertainment company' in the global entertainment industry and fascinate various K-Content fans out there.

Acclaimed as one of the prestigious award ceremonies, the 29th Asian Television Awards will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from November 29th to 30th. The winners will be announced via multiple platforms, including but not limited to Indosiar (Indonesia), BBTV (Thailand), Formosa TV (Taiwan), Mediacorp meWatch (Singapore), Today TV (Vietnam), and PTV (Philippines).

[The 29th Asian Television Awards Nominees from CJ ENM]

- Best Scriptwriting: "Queen of Tears"

Park Ji-eun
CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, Culture Depot, Show Runners, Netflix

- Best Cinematography: "A Bloody Lucky Day"

Pil Gam-sung
CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, TVING, The Great Show, Studio N, Paramount Content Distribution

- Best Entertainment (one-off or annual): "Apartment404"

CJ ENM, Prime Video

- Best Music Programme: "I-LAND 2"

CJ ENM, Mnet

- Best Theme Song: "Lovely Runner" (Sudden Shower)

Byeon Woo-seok
CJ ENM, CJ ENM Studios, Bon Factory, tvN

- Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme: "EXchange 3"

CJ ENM, TVING