What is CJ ENM? Review of The Company Powering K-Dramas, Movies, and More

If you’re into Korean dramas, music shows, or big K-pop events like MAMA, you’ve probably come across CJ ENM, even if you didn’t know it.

This major Korean entertainment company is behind many of the shows and movies fans love around the world. Let’s break down what CJ ENM does and why it matters.

What is CJ ENM?

CJ ENM is a major entertainment company from South Korea. It creates and distributes content like TV shows, films, music, and animation. If you love Korean dramas or reality shows, chances are, CJ ENM is behind them.

The company started in 2010 as O Media Holdings. In 2011, it became CJ E&M, after merging seven CJ Group companies. Then in 2018, it merged again to become CJ ENM—short for CJ Entertainment and Merchandising.

CJ ENM is part of the larger CJ Group and is based in Seoul, South Korea. It also has offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, and its content reaches viewers all around the world.

Key Areas of Business of CJ ENM

CJ ENM is not just about dramas. Here’s what they do:

TV & Media: They operate popular TV channels like tvN, Mnet, and OCN. They also have streaming platforms like TVING.
Music: They manage K-pop labels like Wake One, AOMG, and H1ghr Music. They also produce concerts and events like KCON and MAMA Awards.
Movies: CJ ENM produces and distributes films in Korea and internationally.
Animation & Theater: They create animation and produce musicals in Asia, Broadway, and the West End.
Marketing & E-commerce: They manage fan clubs, sell merch, and run integrated marketing services.

Now, let’s talk about the area where CJ ENM really shines—dramas and movies.

CJ ENM and Korean Dramas

CJ ENM owns Studio Dragon, the powerhouse behind some of the biggest K-dramas. They also work with smaller studios like Bon Factory, Hwa&Dam Pictures, and Culture Depot.

Some of their famous dramas include:

Crash Landing on You
The Cursed
The Sixth Sense
Youn’s Stay
I Can See Your Voice

CJ ENM’s dramas air on tvN, one of Korea’s top cable networks. They also stream on platforms like TVING, Netflix, and other international services.

Their dramas are known for strong storytelling, big-name actors, and high production quality. They’ve helped Korean dramas go global.

CJ ENM in Film

They’re also behind many hit Korean films. Their movie division, CJ Entertainment, invests in, produces, and distributes films. Some of their partners include Moho Film, JK Film, Yong Film, and Dexter Studios.

They’ve also expanded globally. In the U.S., they co-own Fifth Season (formerly known as Endeavor Content), which helps bring Korean content to Hollywood and beyond.