International Emmy Awards Semifinal Screening...CJ ENM will promote cultural value around the world with super-gap contents

By Jaewan, Ko

Jul 20, 2025

International Emmy Awards Semifinal Screening...CJ ENM will promote cultural value around the world with super-gap contents
CJ ENM CEO Yoon Sang-hyun who attended CJ ENM Global Partners Day.. Photo =CJ ENM



CJ ENM (CEO Yoon Sang-hyun) successfully held the 「International Emmy Awards」 Semi-Final screening and solidified its position as a global IP powerhouse.

The International Emmy Awards, which began in 1973, are recognized as one of the world's top three broadcasting awards, along with the Banff Rocky Awards and the Monte Carlo TV Festival in Monaco. The fact that the International Emmy Semifinal Screening was held in Seoul means that K content has increased its position in the global media market.

The semi-final screening, which selects final entries by category, is hosted by companies leading the entertainment industry around the world. As Korea's leading global entertainment company, CJ ENM will host a semi-final event in Seoul in 2025.




The screening was held at CJ CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall's Cined Chef Theater on the 17th, and key figures from leading global entertainment companies such as CJ ENM, Amazon Prime Video, Walt Disney Company, iQiyi, Rakuten Vicky, Eunxt, Video, View, Warner Bros Discovery, and Youku participated as judges.

The judging section was conducted in a way that comprehensively evaluated the creativity and quality of works submitted from each country as a drama. The finalists for each category will be announced sometime in September, and the ceremony will be held on Nov. 24 in New York City.

International Emmy Awards Semifinal Screening...CJ ENM will promote cultural value around the world with super-gap contents
Judges participating in the 2025 International Emmy Semifinal Screening are taking commemorative photos. Photo =CJ ENM
Seo Jang-ho, the head of CJ ENM's content distribution business, said, "(CJ ENM has become a global IP powerhouse that enhances the global competitiveness of K contents based on its systematic production capabilities and unique IP planning capabilities since it started its cultural business dreaming of becoming a global content company 30 years ago"It is very meaningful to attract the International Emmy Awards, and we will continue to do our best to promote the value of Korean culture to the world through cross-border contents and to make K contents shine more on the global stage."."




Prior to the screening, on the 16th, a 'CJ ENM Global Partners Day' was held for cultural content exchange. More than 50 officials from the global entertainment industry, including judges, were present, including Yoon Sang-hyun, CEO of CJ ENM, Jung Jong-hwan, general manager of CJ ENM's contents and global business.

Lee Yoon-kyung, head of the content research division of the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, and Lee Young-ah, in charge of strategic planning, attended the event to share global Hallyu trends, including K-beauty. In addition, CJ ENM creators, including Park Sang-hyuk, the head of the media business division, Jung Ji-in, the world's first drama about Gukgeuk, Son Heung-young, the CP of 「Marry My Husband」, and Yoon Shin-hye, the head of Mnet's business division, who opened a new horizon in music content, spoke to discuss the global influence and expansion direction of K contents. In addition, CJ ENM's innovative production system such as virtual production stages and content production sites was introduced through the CJ ENM Studio Center tour located in Paju, Gyeonggi-do.






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