CJ America News

South Korea’s CJ Foods has revamped its factories for the coronavirus age, providing a glimpse of what the future of manufacturing might look like.

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Ed Bowersox of CJ Logistics America discusses peak season, the benefits of lean, and the need for resiliency. In his capacity as CEO, Bowersox leads the company’s strategy and has executive oversight of its development and management.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Studio Dragon Corporation – one of South Korea’s leading drama production, marketing and distribution companies – signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a destination in South Korea and other regions through the production of Korean dramas in Singapore.

“Parasite” put the spotlight on CJ ENM, the South Korean media and entertainment company that backed the film. Then, last weekend, CJ ENM again made headlines with Asia’s biggest music awards show, the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards, seen by millions in more than 200 regions around the world. MAMA has brought together the biggest artists in music and promoted exchanges between different music markets. More than 530 artists and presenters have appeared on the show, including 30-plus international artists.

Second graders throughout Webster County are now reading about the adventures of Chessie and JoJo. The book was written by Julie Hoesel and illustrated by Jennifer Dutcher, who were brought into the book project by CJ Bio America, a manufacturer of amino acids added to feed for pigs and chickens. The company wanted a way to share its values — passion, integrity, creativity and respect — with the children of the area.

South Korea’s movie theaters have been opening their doors to television series as part of efforts to survive the protracted novel coronavirus pandemic. CGV, a multiplex chain run by entertainment giant CJ Group, will start screening the fantasy romance “Breakup Suspension” on Wednesday before the series hits the small screen later this month.

On December 1, the 2020 MAMA announced its star-studded presenters, attending the upcoming ceremony to turn-over awards. The awarding body includes Yoo Yeon Seok, Jeon Mi Do, Jung Kyung Ho, Park Ha Sun, Jeon Hye Jin, and Kang Han Na. Mnet announced on November 10 that K-Pop groups TWICE, SEVENTEEN, NCT, and IZ*ONE confirmed its appearance at 2020 MAMA.

ENHYPEN was preparing to release their first EP, Border: Day One, marking what was undeniably one of K-pop’s most highly anticipated debuts of the year. The group’s seven members were ultimately chosen on Sept. 18 following 12 weeks of competition on survival show I-Land, created as part of a joint venture between CJ E&M and Big Hit Entertainment. The final episode of I-Land was seen by 43 million viewers and voters in 181 countries and regions worldwide. It’s safe to say that all those millions of fans have been counting down the days until ENHYPEN’s debut.

A Fort Dodge feed ingredients company expects to save millions of dollars by implementing technology upgrades identified through a CIRAS Industry 4.0 assessment. CJ Bio America, which produces amino acids for livestock and poultry feed, expects to have the top two or three items of improvements on its list completed by the end of 2020.

South Korean media company CJ ENM has set an expanded partnership with global producer and distributor Fremantle, for hit format “I Can See Your Voice.” The partnership includes a new commission in Russia as well as a multi-territory option deal. Currently on air on U.S. channel FOX and in production in the Netherlands for RTL4, the format has seen wide popularity all over the world with more than 700 episodes worldwide.