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Bon Factory Worldwide (본팩토리월드와이드) is a South Korean drama production company and subsidiary of CJ ENM. Founded in 2008 by co-CEOs Moon Suk-hwan and Oh Kwang-hee (known as Ken Oh), the studio has built one of the most consistent hit-making records in Korean television across nearly two decades.

Its catalog spans some of the most-watched dramas of the streaming era: You Are Beautiful (2009), Master's Sun (2013), She Was Pretty (2015), What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), Encounter (2018), and Lovely Runner (2024). The latter became a global phenomenon on tvN and Netflix, ranking in Netflix's top 10 non-English series and reigniting interest in K-drama romance across multiple markets. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (2025), a royal-era culinary romance starring Yoona of Girls' Generation, ranked #3 globally on Netflix's non-English series chart in its launch week, cementing Bon Factory's position as one of Korea's premiere romantic drama studios.

CJ ENM acquired Bon Factory in 2019 as part of its push to vertically integrate Korean content production. In January 2021, Bon Factory signed a multi-year development deal with Endeavor Content to co-develop English- and Korean-language series for the global market, signaling its ambition beyond domestic broadcast. The studio operates without public-facing social media channels, preferring to channel audience engagement through each drama's dedicated accounts and the CJ ENM parent brand.

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Who founded Bon Factory Worldwide?
Bon Factory Worldwide was founded in 2008 by Moon Suk-hwan and Oh Kwang-hee (Ken Oh), who continue to serve as co-CEOs. The duo established the company as a romantic comedy specialist, building a hit-making reputation before CJ ENM acquired it in 2019.
What is Bon Factory Worldwide's most successful recent drama?
Lovely Runner (2024) is Bon Factory's biggest recent hit, reaching Netflix's global top 10 non-English series and sparking a major surge in interest in classic K-drama romance. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (2025) ranked #3 globally on Netflix in its launch week.
Is Bon Factory Worldwide owned by CJ ENM?
Yes. CJ ENM acquired Bon Factory Worldwide in 2019 as part of its strategy to vertically integrate Korean drama production. Moon Suk-hwan and Oh Kwang-hee remain as co-CEOs and general producers.
What genres does Bon Factory Worldwide specialize in?
Bon Factory is widely recognized as a romantic comedy and melodrama specialist. Their catalog includes You Are Beautiful (2009), She Was Pretty (2015), What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), Encounter (2018), and Lovely Runner (2024).
Does Bon Factory Worldwide have international partnerships?
Yes. In January 2021, Bon Factory Worldwide signed a multi-year deal with Endeavor Content to co-develop English- and Korean-language series for the global market. The deal was part of the global K-content expansion wave following the international success of shows like Secretary Kim and Encounter.

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