CJ Group Vice Chair Miky Lee has been honored with the Centennial Lifetime Achievement Medal at the U.S. Asian Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition celebrates her 30-year contribution to expanding Korean content, including film, music, and television, onto the global stage and fostering international cultural exchange.
Global Recognition for K-Culture Pioneer
CJ ENM announced on Nov. 8 that Vice Chair Lee received the medal during a ceremony held in Los Angeles on Nov. 5 (local time). Founder of A2O Entertainment and fellow inductee Lee Soo-man served as the presenter. During the event, Lee Soo-man praised her legacy, stating, ‘If I am the godfather of K-pop, Vice Chair Miky Lee is undeniably the godmother of K-culture.’
Vision for Future Generations
In her acceptance speech, Lee reflected on the nature of art and inspiration, saying, ‘Culture is like oxygen; it is easy to take for granted in daily life, but we can never live without it.’ She added, ‘The greatest legacy we can leave behind is not merely the achievements we have made so far, but creating opportunities for the next generation to dream bigger and challenge new possibilities.’
Star-Studded 22nd Asian Hall of Fame Induction
Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, the Asian Hall of Fame honors influential figures who have made remarkable contributions across culture, arts, sports, and business. This year’s class of inductees also featured BLACKPINK member RosΓ© and former Japanese Major League Baseball pitcher Hideo Nomo, among others.
