On January 22, fans of X1 protested in front of the CJ ENM building in the neighborhood of Sangam in Seoul. X1 is a boy group formed through Mnet’s survival program “Produce X 101.” Following the group’s debut on August 27, police investigation results revealed that the show’s producers had manipulated the votes that determine the… Continue reading Fans Protest Against CJ ENM For Formation Of New Group With X1 Members
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CJ ENM Issues Formal Apology Regarding “Produce 101” Series Controversy + Reveals Update On IZ*ONE And X1
On December 30, CJ ENM’s CEO Heo Min Heoi held a press conference to make a formal apology regarding the manipulation controversy surrounding the “Produce 101” series. He explained that CJ ENM will be compensating everyone harmed due to the incident. Regarding IZ*ONE and X1, he shared that they are working on plans for the… Continue reading CJ ENM Issues Formal Apology Regarding “Produce 101” Series Controversy + Reveals Update On IZ*ONE And X1
CJ ENM CEO Calls Sudden Press Conference About “Produce 101” Series Controversy
CJ ENM has unexpectedly called for a last-minute press conference later this afternoon regarding the “Produce 101” series controversy. On the morning of December 30 KST, CJ ENM suddenly announced that its CEO Heo Min Heoi would be holding a press conference in order to make a formal apology. A spokesperson for the company stated,… Continue reading CJ ENM CEO Calls Sudden Press Conference About “Produce 101” Series Controversy
Netflix To Enter Extensive Partnership With CJ ENM And Studio Dragon In 2020
On November 21, CJ ENM-owned subsidiary Studio Dragon signed an extensive partnership deal with the global streaming powerhouse Netflix. Beginning next year, the three-year partnership will see Studio Dragon produce content that Netflix will have exclusive distribution rights to. Additionally, Netflix will get global distribution rights to select content from Studio Dragon that isn’t produced… Continue reading Netflix To Enter Extensive Partnership With CJ ENM And Studio Dragon In 2020
X1 And CJ ENM Have Reportedly Not Signed Contract Yet
On November 7, Ilgan Sports released an exclusive report stating that X1 has not signed a contract with CJ ENM yet. X1 debuted on August 27 with the 11 finalists from Mnet’s “Produce X 101.” Following suspicions and investigations on the manipulation of the votes that determined the 11 finalists, SBS reported on November 6 that the… Continue reading X1 And CJ ENM Have Reportedly Not Signed Contract Yet
Upcoming tvN Drama Called Out For Poor Working Conditions Of Staff Members
Hanbit Media Labor Rights Center (hereafter Hanbit Center) has called out tvN’s upcoming drama “Arthdal Chronicles” for failing to provide adequate working conditions for its staff members. On April 8, Hanbit Center and the broadcasting staff union department of Hope Solidarity Labor Union announced their plans to host a press conference on April 10. At the press conference,… Continue reading Upcoming tvN Drama Called Out For Poor Working Conditions Of Staff Members
Update: Big Hit Entertainment And CJ ENM Officially Launch Joint Company + Announce Global Audition
Updated March 11 KST: Following news of CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment launching the joint company BELIFT LAB, a notice for a global audition has been released. The teaser shares, “We’re looking for boys to make their debut as the next global idol.” The clip also includes the phrase, “global debut 2020.” Males born between… Continue reading Update: Big Hit Entertainment And CJ ENM Officially Launch Joint Company + Announce Global Audition
CJ ENM Clarifies Details Regarding Wanna One’s Singapore Concert Lawsuit
CJ ENM has released a statement regarding a lawsuit on Wanna One’s concert in Singapore. Last November, Taiwanese company Infinity Color, which invested in Wanna One’s Singapore concert, filed a civil lawsuit against concert management company Tommy & Partners regarding profit settlement for the concert. According to a news outlet, CJ ENM, which is in… Continue reading CJ ENM Clarifies Details Regarding Wanna One’s Singapore Concert Lawsuit
CJ ENM Becomes Warner Brothers’ Exclusive Licensing Agent In Korea And Reveals Upcoming Releases
CJ ENM has been chosen as the exclusive agent for the licensing of Hollywood film studio Warner Brothers in Korea. On December 12, CJ ENM said, “As the only domestic licensing agent of Warner Brothers, we plan to use pre-existing and new intellectual property to release collaboration products, sell consumer-linked products, release various products, and carry out… Continue reading CJ ENM Becomes Warner Brothers’ Exclusive Licensing Agent In Korea And Reveals Upcoming Releases
CJ ENM Partners With Universal Studios And MGM To Remake “Sunny” And “Miss Granny”
CJ ENM is partnering with large-scale global studios, including Universal Studios and MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Inc), to produce U.S. remakes of “Sunny” and “Miss Granny.” CJ ENM revealed that Universal Studios will be in charge of the investment and distribution of the U.S. remake of “Sunny,” called “Bye Bye Bye.” “Bye Bye Bye” is being produced… Continue reading CJ ENM Partners With Universal Studios And MGM To Remake “Sunny” And “Miss Granny”