CJ ENM and TBS join forces on gameshow Infinite Loop as first unscripted copro

Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) has announced new gameshow Infinite Loop, the first unscripted show it has coproduced with South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM.

Jangho Seo

Featuring Koko of K-pop girl group Izna, it sees six contestants locked in a confined hexagon-shaped space where they face a series of high-stakes missions in a battle to win a cash prize.

The project arises from the strategic partnership agreed by CJ ENM and TBS in 2021, which sees both companies collaborate to expand their content portfolios.

Based on a concept provided by CJ ENM, Infinite Loop will premiere on TBS on March 24.

Jangho Seo, exec VP, content business division at CJ ENM, said: “As more and more Korean unscripted shows are well received on a global scale, it has become crucial for both content providers and creators to discover distinctive yet comprehensible ideas that can foster the viewers’ interests.

“Infinite Loop is a big yet clear-cut show that will propose a clear answer to those challenges.”

Jun Fukai, director, global sales and development at TBS Holdings, said: “Korean producers made numerous visits to Japan, engaging in extensive creative meetings to refine every detail, ultimately bringing this ground-breaking show to life.

“While Infinite Loop will first air in Japan, we are confident that audiences worldwide will be captivated by its unique appeal.”