CJ E&M Places Formats, Finished Products Throughout Asia

SEOUL: Korean media company CJ E&M has sold several finished versions and formats of its titles around the Asia Pacific.

The variety entertainment show Let’s Go, Time Travelers has been picked up by 3C Media in China, with a local version to be aired on Sichuan TV nationwide starting next month. Additionally, Workpoint Entertainment has nabbed the format rights for the makeover show Let Me In, adapting it locally for broadcast on Workpoint TV sometime this year.

Finally, the finished version of the drama A Bird That Doesn’t Sing has been sold to Japan’s Hallyu cable channel KNTV. That title is scheduled to debut July 3.

“The latest round of deals is a clear indication that CJ E&M’s content is recognized for its originality and creativeness not only in Korea but also in other countries,” said Seo Jang-Ho, the company’s head of international sales and acquisitions. “We will continue our effort to produce content that is attractive to a more global audience.”