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CJ ENM partners with KCCUK and KOCCA to expand K-content’s presence in the UK through Curated Korea 2026, featuring K-drama screenings, creator talks and networking events in London
Global IP Powerhouse CJ ENM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) UK Business Centre, strengthening collaboration to support the continued growth and reach of Korean content in the UK. This agreement was promoted to combine the expertise and networks of each organization, broadly introduce K-content to local audiences in the UK, and expand cultural and artistic exchanges between the two countries.
■ Event Overview & Key Programs
As the first joint project under this partnership, ‘Curated Korea 2026’ will be held from October 1 to 21 across major venues in London, including the Korean Cultural Centre UK, Foyles Bookstore, and The Garden Cinema.
| Program | Schedule | Venue | Key Details & Works |
| The Ordinary Jackpot | October 1 | Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) | Screening, Q&A session, networking event |
| Study Group | October 8 | Foyles Charing Cross Road | Screening, dialogue with the webtoon creator |
| Bon Appétit, Your Majesty | October 9 | RSA House (The Royal Society of Arts) | Screening, dialogue with Director Tae-yoo Jang |
| Dear X | October 16 | The Garden Cinema | Screening, Q&A session, networking event |
■ Representative Comments by Organization
- Sebastian Kim, Head of Content Distribution Business Unit at CJ ENM: “We are excited to join forces with the Korean Cultural Centre UK and KOCCA through this meaningful partnership. The UK is an important market for Korean content, and we see tremendous value in creating opportunities for our content to meet audiences beyond the screen. We hope this partnership will serve as a platform for deeper engagement with audiences and industry partners in the UK and across Europe, and further broaden the reach of Korean content in the region.”
- Rosa Park, Regional Director of the KOCCA UK Business Centre: “This agreement is designed to bring together our respective expertise and networks to boost the entry of Korean content into the UK. Through joint initiatives such as K-drama screenings and industry networking programs, we will introduce Korean content to a broader audience in London and actively support the ongoing expansion of exchange and cooperation between the creative industries and cultural sectors of both nations.”
- Park Hyo-keon, Director of the KCCUK: “Curated Korea 2026 brings together different forms of Korean culture — from drama and literature to food — and creates opportunities to discover the stories and people behind them. We hope the programme offers new ways to experience contemporary Korean culture, while creating lasting connections between creators, audiences and cultural organisations in Korea and the UK.”
■ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. What is the purpose of this three-way MOU?
A. CJ ENM, the Korean Cultural Centre UK, and the KOCCA UK Business Centre signed this agreement to vitalize the entry of Korean content into the UK and multidimensionally expand exchanges between the content industries and cultural/artistic sectors of both countries.
Q. When and where will the ‘Curated Korea 2026’ event take place?
A. It will be held for a month from October 1 to 21 across major locations in central London, including the Korean Cultural Centre UK, Foyles Bookstore, The Garden Cinema, and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA House).
Q. What works and programs are included in the showcase?
A. The lineup features top current hit series such as “Bon Appétit, Majesty Your” (featuring a dialogue with Director Jang Tae-yoo), accompanied by audience communication and networking sessions.
■ About CJ ENM
CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company founded in Korea in 1995. CJ ENM’s entertainment division has been continuously shaping the next chapter of K-culture within the global entertainment industry, spanning media content, music, film and performing arts. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally-acclaimed content, including Oscar-winning film Parasite, Tony Award-winning musicals such as Kinky Boots, hit TV series such as Queen of Tears, globally successful music competition show I Can See Your Voice and more. CJ ENM is further pursuing opportunities to develop talent such as leading K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE and global rookie sensation ALPHA DRIVE ONE. United under the slogan We live to discover Untold Originals, CJ ENM has three major production and distribution studios: a drama production powerhouse Studio Dragon, U.S.-based studio Fifth Season and K-OTT content production studio CJ ENM STUDIOS. It also operates No.1 K-content platform TVING and global K-POP content platform Mnet Plus. CJ ENM also presents KCON, world’s No.1 K-Lifestyle Festival, and MAMA AWARDS, world’s No.1 K-POP Awards, in order to bring K-culture experiences to people all over the world. To learn more about CJ ENM, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com
