
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has earned 12 nominations across seven categories at the ContentAsia Awards 2026, further demonstrating the company's competitiveness in the global content market.
Hosted by leading media platform ContentAsia, the awards recognize outstanding premium content and creative talent from across the Asia-Pacific region. This year's winners will be announced on August 27 in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year's nominations span both drama series and unscripted programs, highlighting the diversity and strength of CJ ENM's premium IP portfolio.
In the drama categories, <Bon Appétit, Your Majesty> and TVING Original <Dear X>, both produced by Studio Dragon, were nominated for 'Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market.' In addition, Kim Yoo-jung for TVING Original <Dear X>, Kim Min-ha for TVING Original <Way Back Love>, and Park Bo-young for Studio Dragon-produced <Our Unwritten Seoul> received nominations in 'Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia,' recognizing their acclaimed performances.
In the viewer-voted categories, TVING Original <Dear X> and Studio Dragon-produced <Typhoon Family> were nominated for 'Viewers' Choice: Favourite TV Series,' while <Spring Fever> was nominated for 'Viewers' Choice: Most Romantic Moment.'
CJ ENM also received strong recognition in the entertainment categories. TVING Original <EXchange 4> was nominated for 'Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for International/Regional Markets.' <I Am Boxer>, <Curtain Up, Class!>, and <The Village Barber> were nominated for 'Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia,' while <World of Street Woman Fighter> and <BOYS II PLANET> earned nominations for 'Best Variety Programme Made in Asia.'
The nominations once again underscore CJ ENM's ability to create globally competitive content across multiple genres. At last year's ContentAsia Awards, <Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born> won the Gold Award in 'Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market,' while <I-LAND2: N/a> received the Silver Award in 'Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia,' reaffirming the company's creative excellence on the international stage.
A CJ ENM representative said, "These nominations reflect the continued global recognition of CJ ENM's diverse content portfolio across genres. We will continue creating distinctive stories and premium IP that resonate with audiences worldwide while strengthening our position as a global IP powerhouse."
[Reference] CJ ENM Nominations at the ContentAsia Awards 2026
Category | Nominees |
Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market | <Bon Appétit, Your Majesty>, <Dear X> |
Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia | Kim Yoo-jung (<Dear X>), Kim Min-ha (<Way Back Love>), Park Bo-young (<Our Unwritten Seoul>) |
Viewers' Choice: Favourite TV Series | <Dear X>, <Typhoon Family> |
Viewers' Choice: Most Romantic Moment | <Spring Fever> |
Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for International/Regional Markets | <EXchange 4> |
Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia | <I Am Boxer>, <Curtain Up, Class!>, <The Village Barber> |
Best Variety Programme Made in Asia | <World of Street Woman Fighter>, <BOYS II PLANET> |