Entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM has recruited seasoned executive Jung Hyun-joo as its head of film business. Jung, who previously served as CEO of Korean film company Acemaker, steps into the role effective immediately.
The appointment brings a heavyweight industry player to CJ ENM’s film operations. Jung’s resume includes her pivotal role behind Bong Joon Ho’s monster hit “The Host” during her tenure at Chungeorahm Film, where she managed production and marketing for what became one of Korea’s highest-grossing films.
Jung brings more than two decades of experience across production, financing and distribution. Her background includes spearheading Korean distribution for international blockbusters like “The Lord of the Rings,” “Shaolin Soccer” and “Kill Bill” while working at Taewon Entertainment, where she helped introduce over 100 international titles to Korean audiences.
During her stint at Showbox in the 2010s, Jung guided investment and production for commercial and critical successes including “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time,” “The Thieves,” “Inside Men” and “A Taxi Driver.” More recently at Acemaker, she led investment and distribution for projects including “Noryang: Deadly Sea,” “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” and “Black Money,” while also developing various series for streaming platforms.
CJ ENM, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, aims to leverage Jung’s extensive industry expertise to strengthen its film business and accelerate its global expansion efforts.
Operating under the slogan “We live to discover Untold Originals,” CJ ENM controls three major production and distribution studios: drama producer Studio Dragon, U.S.-based Fifth Season, and Korean streaming content studio CJ ENM Studios. The company also operates streaming platform Tving, and presents global K-culture events including KCON and the MAMA Awards.
