[Press Release] CJ ENM Shines at ATA 2025 with Major Nominations for "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" and "Our Unwritten Seoul"

(Courtesy of "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" / CJ ENM)

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has secured three nominations at the upcoming Asian Television Awards (ATA) 2025, with its scripted series "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" and "Our Unwritten Seoul" recognized across major categories.

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"Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" (produced by Studio Dragon, streaming globally on Disney+) has been nominated for Best Drama Series and Best Direction (Drama). Set against the backdrop of 1950s Korea, the series follows a gifted young vocalist on her journey to become the premier performer of gukgeuk-Korean female classical opera-told through a distinctly female perspective. The series's powerful portrayal of a woman's artistic and personal growth has resonated widely, earning recognition beyond local borders and success on the global stage, winning the Gold Award at the ContentAsia Awards 2025 and earning a nomination at the 2025 Banff Rockie Awards, further cementing its critical acclaim.

(Courtesy of "Our Unwritten Seoul" / CJ ENM)

Meanwhile, "Our Unwritten Seoul" (also produced by Studio Dragon, available globally on Netflix) has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay. The drama follows identical twins-alike in appearance but opposite in personality and life paths-who attempt to find real love and meaning by switching lives. Entangled in a web of deception, romance, and self-discovery, the series has captivated global viewers with its authentic, life-reflecting storytelling. The series ranked among Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English shows for six consecutive weeks, peaking at No. 3 worldwide.

As CJ ENM continues to expand its international slate, these nominations underscore our commitment to pushing creative boundaries and strengthening our global storytelling footprint. We are deeply grateful for this recognition, which reflects the growing resonance of CJ ENM's stories across Asia and around the world.

Meanwhile, CJ ENM has continued to make a strong mark at the Asian Television Awards in recent years. The company won Best Scriptwriting in 2024 for "Queen of Tears", while its fantasy thriller "Island - Drama" was named Best Original Digital Drama in 2023. Earlier, "Vincenzo" earned the Best Drama Series award in 2021, further cementing CJ ENM's reputation as a global leader in untold originals.