At a Glance
- Twelve drama series and unscripted programs shortlisted, demonstrating the strength of CJ ENM’s premium IP portfolio
- Follows last year’s wins for “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” and “I-LAND2: N/a,” reinforcing CJ ENM’s continued presence at the prestigious global awards
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.
■ Nomination Overview
This year’s nominations span both drama series and unscripted programs, highlighting the diversity and strength of CJ ENM’s premium IP portfolio.
- Awards Name: ContentAsia Awards 2026
- Hosted By: ContentAsia
- Winner Announcement: August 27, 2026
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Total Nominations: 7 categories, 12 works
■ Detailed Breakdown of Nominations by Category
1. Drama Categories
- Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market
- “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” (Produced by Studio Dragon)
- “Dear X” (TVING Original, Produced by Studio Dragon)
- Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia
- Kim Yoo-jung for TVING Original “Dear X”
- Kim Min-ha for TVING Original “Way Back Love”
- Park Bo-young for Studio Dragon-produced “Our Unwritten Seoul”
- Viewers’ Choice: Favourite TV Series
- “Dear X” (TVING Original)
- “Typhoon Family” (Produced by Studio Dragon)
- Viewers’ Choice: Most Romantic Moment
- “Spring Fever” (Developed by CJ ENM STUDIOS)
2. Entertainment Categories
- Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for International/Regional Markets
- “EXchange 4” (TVING Original)
- Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia
- “I Am Boxer” (Aired on tvN)
- “Curtain Up, Class!” (tvN)
- “The Village Barber” (tvN)
- Best Variety Programme Made in Asia
- “World of Street Woman Fighter” (Aired on Mnet)
- “BOYS II PLANET” (Mnet)
■ Global Performance and Previous Achievements
The nominations once again underscore CJ ENM’s ability to create globally competitive content across multiple genres.
- Previous Year’s Major Awards
- “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”: Won the Gold Award in ‘Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market’
- “I-LAND2: N/a”: Received the Silver Award in ‘Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia’
“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.”
— Yoon Sang-hyun, CEO of CJ ENM
■ FAQ
Q. When and where will the winners of the ContentAsia Awards 2026 be announced?
A. This year’s winners will be announced on August 27, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Q. How many CJ ENM works have been nominated this year?
A. A total of 12 works across drama and entertainment categories have been nominated in seven categories.
Q. What are some of the key nominated titles?
A. Major drama nominees include “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” “Dear X,” “Our Unwritten Seoul” and “Typhoon Family,” while entertainment nominees feature “EXchange 4,” “World of Street Woman Fighter” and “BOYS II PLANET.”
■ 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.
■ Related Links
- CJ ENM Official Website: https://www.cjenm.com/en/
- TVING Official Website: https://www.tving.com/
- Studio Dragon Official Website: https://www.studiodragon.net/en/
- ContentAsia Awards Official: https://contentasiaawards.com/2026-nominees/
■ [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” |
