Once again, dramas produced by CJ ENM have demonstrated their exceptional capabilities in the global market.
Leading British pop culture magazine NME recently released “The 10 Best K-dramas of 2024 So Far” and CJ ENM’s Kdramas made up half of the selections, demonstrating their dominance in the drama industry. NME noted that “ The world of K-dramas in 2024 has been filled with thrills and romance galore and we’re only halfway through the year“
NME was very complimentary of “Queen of Tears” which was produced by Studio Dragon, Culture Depot, Showrunners, and which set unrivaled records with an audience rating of 24,9%. for the last episode. The drama remained in the top 15 of Netflix’s global rankings for 10 consecutive weeks and has accumulated 600 million hours of viewing. According to NME, it is “ undoubtedly an exemplary work » for its balance of emotional depth and humor, as well as its exploration of the human condition.
The series “Lovely Runner” (directed by CJ ENM Studios and produced by Bon Factory) has also been praised for creating a “cultural phenomenon”, with a story that offers viewers a “real roller coaster ride”.
As for the recently concluded drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures, it was described as “a refreshing breeze in this year’s Korean drama landscape.”
“Marry My Husband” planned by Studio Dragon and produced by DK E&M, which also enjoyed worldwide success, was billed as “a dramatic and addictive work.” For its part, “Pyramid Game” (produced by Film Monster and CJ ENM Studios, available on TVING), broadcast globally by Paramount+, was highlighted for its “dark charm” and the impressive performances of the newcomers Kim Ji-yeon, Ryu Da-in and Jang Da-ah.
The continued success of CJ ENM this year has seen tvN take the lead in the annual primetime audience rankings for the first time since its launch. Indeed, tvN dramas accounted for more than 70% of the drama buzz across all platforms in April, ushering in what is being described as the renaissance of TV dramas in the platform era diverse media. CJ ENM has also expanded the valuation of its intellectual property by distributing it through various global OTTs such as Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ and U-NEXT in Japan.
A representative of CJ ENM declared: “ Quality content is proven to cross borders, channels and language barriers to reach viewers around the world. As a leading media entertainment company based on content platforms, CJ ENM will not only continue to present attractive K content, but also lead the creation of a new cultural industry ecosystem and expand. establish yourself as a global intellectual property powerhouse“
Other selections from “The 10 Best K-dramas of 2024 So Far” include two series from Netflix including “AK!ller Paradox” and “Chicken Nugget”, two series from JTBC including “Doctor Slump” and ” The Atypical Family” and “A Shop for Killers” from Disney+.
Among the CJ ENM k-dramas on the list, which one is your favorite?