[Press Release] CJ ENM Wins Historic Gold at Venice TV Awards

Marking the First-Ever Gold for Korean Content, 'Couple Palace' Leads as "LTNS", "Marry My Husband", and "Pyramid Game" Step Onto the Global Red Carpet.

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Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has made history at the Venice TV Awards 2025, securing the first-ever Gold Winner for Korean content at the prestigious international awards. With one win and three nominations across multiple categories, CJ ENM once again demonstrates its unwavering commitment to bringing original Korean content to the global stage. 

("LTNS", "Pyramid Game", "Marry My Husband" Stills / CJ ENM)

CJ ENM has been recognized for its exceptional content portfolio taking home the trophy for 'Light Entertainment' with 'Couple Palace', while three additional content earned nominations -TVING Original series "LTNS" in the Comedy category, TVING Original series "Pyramid Game" (produced by CJ ENM Studios, available on Paramount+) for Direction, and "Marry My Husband" (produced by Studio Dragon, available on Prime Video) for Best Soap/Telenovela.

The winners of the 2025 Venice TV Awards have been revealed, showcasing the best of global television content as it competed for the prestigious Gold Trophies. Held two weeks after the Venice Film Festival, this annual event brings together an international jury in the iconic city to honour television masterpieces from around the world.

For CJ ENM, this milestone marks another milestone as a pioneer in the global rise of K-content, elevating K-Content to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's major media companies. As Carlo Arturo Sigon, Director and President of the Italian Directors Guild, noted, "It's often a cliché on TV, but every time I find something unusual, it's like fresh air".

The Light Entertainment category winner, 'Couple Palace' from CJ ENM's music channel Mnet, was created and produced by Lee Sun-young and Jeong Min-seok - the acclaimed creators behind CJ ENM's global formats 'I Can See Your Voice' and 'Love Catcher'. 

In a statement, the creators shared their gratitude: 
"We wanted to create something unique around the theme of marriage in today's world, and we're very pleased that our efforts have been recognized. We put a lot of thought and effort into presenting real marriage issues through a fresh format, and we're deeply grateful that the authenticity and creativity of our approach has been so well received. 

They added: "After the success of 'I Can See Your Voice', and 'I-LAND', it's incredibly rewarding as producers to see this program also connect with global audiences. We're committed to continuing to create original content that reflects real life and resonates with people around the world". 

Jang-ho Seo, EVP of Content Business at CJ ENM, remarked: "CJ ENM is proud to be recognized at the Venice TV Awards. Winning the Light Entertainment category for Couple Palace showcases our leadership in entertainment shows, especially in dating formats. The nominations for "LTNS", "Marry My Husband", and "Pyramid Game" further demonstrate our excellence in series across diverse genres. This achievement reinforces our commitment to bringing original Korean content to the global stage, creating shows that captivate, connect, and entertain audiences worldwide".