Under the Queen's Umbrella

- Three-year partnership to support programming opportunities for Korean and Asian creators

- Partnership starts with support of the Academy Museum’s new exhibition 'Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho' opened on March 23

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today its three-year partnership agreement with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

This partnership aims to expand the presence of not only Korean but also outstanding Asian films in mainstream Hollywood, building on CJ ENM's success in leading Korean cinema's global advancement. For the next three years, CJ ENM will support the Academy Museum’s programs of various Asian creators to global audiences.

Located in Los Angeles, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the world devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking.

In support of the partnership, Amy Homma, Director and President of Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Jenny Galante, Chief Revenue Officer at Academy visited South Korea on March 17. This was the first official Academy Museum leadership trip visiting Seoul, Korea. During their visit, they explored CJ ENM’s cutting-edge facilities, such as the Virtual Production (VP) Stage at CJ ENM Studio Center in Paju and the four-sided SCREENX theater at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. They also met with renowned Korean creators to discuss ways to strengthen collaboration with the Korean film industry.

As the partnership's first initiative, CJ ENM has helped support Director Bong Joon Ho's exhibition 'Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho' opening March 23. 2025 (LA time), as well as the accompanying film screening series. This is the first museum exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar®–winning film director. Focusing on Bong's creative process and cinematic inspirations, it will display over 100 original items including storyboards, research materials, film posters, concept art, creature designs, props, and on-set photographs. The exhibition space will also feature a creative workspace filled with various objects that inspired Bong's films.

A CJ ENM representative stated, "Since 1995, we have worked tirelessly for 30 years to promote the value and status of Korean cinema. Through this partnership, we hope to contribute to the successful global establishment of Asian creators who possess both distinctive artistry and mass appeal."

“We’re so thankful to Academy Museum Trustee Miky Lee and CJ ENM for their support of the Academy Museum and dedication to showcase Korean Cinema in our galleries and programming,” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “'Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho will give our visitors insight and a deepened understanding of Bong’s creative processes, and we are excited to continue to share in-depth explorations of Korean stories in the future through this partnership.”

Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ, has been a steadfast supporter of the Academy Museum since joining its Board of Trustees in 2019. She has championed greater diversity and inclusivity, helping to elevate voices of filmmakers from a wide range of backgrounds. She also served as Vice Chair of the Board, and she was honored with the Pillar Award at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala in recognition of her leadership and contributions.

Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum offers exceptional exhibitions and programs that illuminate the world of cinema.

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has scored a new milestone with three nominations at the 2025 Banff Rockie Awards, one of the most highly honored recognitions in the global television industry.

As the only Asia-based company to secure three nominations, CJ ENM's recognized titles include <Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born>, streamed globally through Disney+, for Limited Series category, with <LTNS> for Comedy Series: Non-English Language category. Additionally, <Europe Outside Your Tent: France> for Lifestyle category. With such nominations further solidifying CJ ENM’s growing influence and leadership in the global content landscape, this remarkable recognition highlights the company's commitment to creating universally resonating programming that appeals to a vast range of audiences, spearheading K-content trends in the international entertainment industry.

The Banff Rockie Awards are a premier international competition celebrating the most outstanding and innovative programming from around the world. Held annually as part of the Banff World Media Festival, the prestigious awards, spotlight the most forward-thinking and boundary-pushing content in television.

In response to the nominations, Jangho Seo, EVP of the Content Business Division at CJ ENM, said, “We are thrilled to be recognized by the Banff Rockie Awards, one of the most respected platforms for global content. This acknowledgment is a testament to the creativity and dedication of our teams. As K-content continues to gain global attraction, our focus is not only on creating groundbreaking content but also on expanding our distribution network to engage with audiences worldwide. Thanks to these efforts, the success formula of K-content extends beyond rom-com dramas to include differentiated genres, such as comedy, well-crafted period dramas, and entertainment shows—all of which are gaining popularity and receiving industry recognition, including from the Banff Rockie Awards. With this growing trend, we remain committed to ensuring our content reaches viewers from every part of the globe, breaking cultural and geographical barriers.”

CJ ENM’s remarkable presence at the 2025 Banff Rockie Awards further cements its position as a driving force in the global media industry, reinforcing its reputation as a leading entertainment company with distinctive, internationally appealing entertainment.

The winners will be announced at the Banff World Media Festival on June 9. 

Official 2025 Rockie Awards nominees from CJ ENM 

[Lifestyle]

Europe Outside Your Tent: France

CJ ENM 

[Comedy Series: Non-English Language]

LTNS

CJ ENM, TVING

[Limited Series]

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born

CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, Disney+

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced the launch of a co-production game show MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop / Directed by Park Sang-hyuk, Kim A-rim), jointly produced with TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System), one of Japan's major terrestrial television networks.

MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop) is set in a situation where six challengers, including KOKO of K-pop girl group izna are locked in a confined, hexagon-shaped space, facing a series of high-stakes missions in a battle to win the ultimate cash prize. The contestants move through endlessly connected rooms, identical in color and shape. As long as they keep succeeding in the missions, they can accumulate an unlimited amount of prize money. However, failure comes at a cost—one contestant must be voted out. Beyond intense missions and psychological warfare of deciding who gets eliminated, only one person will claim the total winnings.

Following the strategic partnership set in 2021, CJ ENM and TBS have focused on facilitating co-developments to expand the content portfolios of both parties. Resonating with this objective, MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop), as the very first collaborative unscripted show produced by the two companies, is paving the way for both content providers and creators, providing opportunities to broaden global insights.

Jangho Seo, EVP of Content Business Division at CJ ENM, stated, “As more and more Korean unscripted shows are well-received on a global scale, it has become crucial for both content providers and creators to discover distinctive yet comprehensible ideas that can foster the viewers’ interests. MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop) is a ‘big yet clear-cut’ show that will propose a clear answer to those challenges.”

Seungyong Nam, EVP of Non-Scripted Division at CJ ENM, said, “MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop) is compiled with every element a co-production project can deliver, from original ideas of creators with different backgrounds to a never-before-seen concept. We are sincerely grateful to TBS for being a part of this accomplishment. We believe MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop) can be the next “Genius Game.”

Jun Fukai, Director of Global Sales and Development at TBS Holdings, commented, “This project was born from discussions between top unscripted show creators from TBS and CJ ENM, exploring the future of globally competitive entertainment. Based on a concept provided by CJ ENM, TBS took the lead in shaping the show's creative vision with creative input from CJ ENM.”

Fukai continued, “Korean producers made numerous visits to Japan, engaging in extensive creative meetings to refine every detail, ultimately bringing this groundbreaking show to life. While MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop) will first air in Japan, we are confident that audiences worldwide will be captivated by its unique appeal. Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations between TBS and CJ ENM as we continue to push the boundaries of entertainment.”

MUGEN LOOP (ENG: Infinite Loop), co-produced by CJ ENM and TBS, will premiere on March 24th at 11:56 PM JST.