[Press Release] CJ ENM Triumphs at the 2024 AACA with Two Wins

Courtesy of "Queen of Tears" from CJ ENM

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has added another feather to its cap by securing multiple wins at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA). Competing against some of the finest talent and productions across Asia, CJ ENM's outstanding dramas emerged victorious in key categories, reaffirming the company's unmatched storytelling and production excellence.

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Produced by Studio Dragon and airing on the No.1 K-content channel tvN in Korea and on Netflix worldwide, "Queen of Tears" Directors Jang Yeong-woo and Kim Hee-won-II won trophies on Best Direction (Fiction) category. The drama captivated audiences with its unique storyline: The queen of department stores and the prince of supermarkets weather a marital crisis, only for love to miraculously bloom again.

"A Bloody Lucky Day" from CJ ENM

AACA awarded "A Bloody Lucky Day" the Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT. The series, produced by Studio Dragon, directed by Pil Kam-sung and written by Kim Min-sung-V and Song Han-na, 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 show is streaming on CJ ENM's OTT platform TVING, and is available on Paramount+ in markets outside of Korea, Japan and Taiwan, where Paramount Global Content Distribution distributes the series.

Sebastian Kim, VP of the International Content Business Department at CJ ENM, commented:

"We are deeply honored by these international accolades. At CJ ENM, our focus has always been on delivering high-quality content that resonates with global audiences. We believe that successful content distribution is not just about reaching broader markets, but about forging meaningful connections with viewers. These awards inspire us to continue refining our approach, ensuring our content reaches the right audiences and contributes to the ever-evolving global entertainment landscape".

As the world eagerly anticipates the next wave of groundbreaking content from CJ ENM, these awards serve as a powerful reminder of the company's ability to shape the global entertainment narrative, one story at a time.

2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Winner from CJ ENM:

2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Nominations from CJ ENM:

  • Best Direction (Fiction): "Queen of Tears"
    Jang Yeong-woo & Kim Hee-won-II
    CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, Netflix
  • Best Screenplay: "Queen of Tears"
    Park Ji-eun
    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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