Hanbit Media Labor Rights Center (hereafter Hanbit Center) has stated that several dramas and their production companies have not been adhering to labor laws and guidelines. On October 30, Hanbit Center reported several companies to be in violation of the Labor Standards Act to the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Administration. The companies included CJ ENM,… Continue reading Media Labor Rights Center Calls Out Production Companies For Not Complying With Labor Laws
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CJ ENM To Introduce New Program For Animation Creators
CJ ENM is creating a new program aimed at improving the animation industry in Korea. On August 20, CJ ENM announced that it will help enhance the production of animation in Korea by introducing a new program called A:lab. A:lab is a one-stop partnership project that runs all year round. It will be involved in all… Continue reading CJ ENM To Introduce New Program For Animation Creators
Update: CJ ENM And Big Hit Entertainment To Launch Global Idol Group With Joint Company
Updated August 1 KST: After original reports of CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment’s collaboration, additional information has been released. According to CJ ENM, “[CJ ENM and Big Hit] have plans to discover and cultivate a global idol group.” They also stated that at the moment, it was difficult to give more detailed information. Additionally, although reports on July 31… Continue reading Update: CJ ENM And Big Hit Entertainment To Launch Global Idol Group With Joint Company
CJ E&M In Talks To Become Major Shareholder Of Pledis Entertainment
Updated June 12 KST: Pledis Entertainment has responded to reports on CJ E&M being in talks to become a major shareholder. In response to the reports, a source from Pledis Entertainment commented, “Nothing has been decided regarding CJ E&M acquiring shares of Pledis,” and added, “We are in discussion to work on a new overseas… Continue reading CJ E&M In Talks To Become Major Shareholder Of Pledis Entertainment
CJ E&M Announces Cancelation Of 2018 Idolcon
On June 8, CJ E&M’s Mnet posted a notice on the official Idolcon Facebook page stating that the event has been canceled. Idolcon is an idol festival hosted by CJ E&M and KMF (Korea Management Federation) for the constructive development of the idol market, healthy expansion of idol-fan culture, and coexistent development of the K-pop market. Idolcon was… Continue reading CJ E&M Announces Cancelation Of 2018 Idolcon
CJ E&M To Create Specialized Entertainment Channel XtvN
CJ E&M will be launching new TV channel “XtvN” on January 19, 2018 to target millennials. The millennial generation, indicating those born from the 1980s to early 2000s, are the key consumers of content from platforms ranging from traditional television to mobile. CJ E&M revealed that XtvN will be a channel specialized in entertainment with… Continue reading CJ E&M To Create Specialized Entertainment Channel XtvN
Wanna One Helps Increase CJ E&M’s Third Quarter Profits By 316 Percent
CJ E&M released its earnings report for the third quarter of 2017 on November 8, where the company continued to show strength and growth in most of its sectors. In the third quarter of 2017, CJ E&M made 440.1 billion won (approximately $395 million) in revenue which is an increase of 16.2 percent, and earned 12.7 billion won… Continue reading Wanna One Helps Increase CJ E&M’s Third Quarter Profits By 316 Percent
CJ E&M Responds To Accusations Of Unfair Contracts And Practices
Following Congresswoman Je Youn Kyung’s official request for the Fair Trade Commission to take action against survival audition programs and broadcasting stations for unfair contracts and practices, CJ E&M has spoken up. A source from CJ E&M explained the contract process for “Produce 101 Season 2” and said, “Prior to starting Season 2 we held… Continue reading CJ E&M Responds To Accusations Of Unfair Contracts And Practices
CJ E&M Reveals Plans To Further Venture Into Foreign Film Production
On September 13, CJ E&M held a presentation at the Plaza Hotel on global film business, in which the company’s Senior Manager Jung Tae Sung and Overseas Business Senior Manager Im Myung Gyun made a presentation about their plans for expansion into the global film industry. CJ E&M revealed that by the year 2020, they will… Continue reading CJ E&M Reveals Plans To Further Venture Into Foreign Film Production
Producers Black Eyed Pilseung Establish New Agency With CJ E&M
Black Eyed Pilseung, a duo consisting of composers Choi Kyu Sung and Rado, have joined forces with CJ E&M to establish a new agency called High Up Entertainment. Black Eyed Pilseung are well-known for composing K-pop hits such as TWICE’s “TT,” Apink’s “Only One,” SISTAR’s “Touch My Body,” and more. The duo was awarded MAMA’s Best Producer… Continue reading Producers Black Eyed Pilseung Establish New Agency With CJ E&M