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- CJ Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Celebrating Her Unparalleled Contributions to Culture and Media
- The awards, presented by the Ellis Island Honor Society, will take place May 10 in New York City
Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ, will be awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a gala on May 10 in Ellis Island’s Great Hall in New York City. Lee is being celebrated for her incomparable contributions to culture and media leading one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.
“We are thrilled to include Miky Lee as one of this year’s prestigious honorees,” said the Ellis Island Honors Society, which hosts the event. “Over the past three decades, Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group, has been instrumental in elevating Korean culture to the world stage. As the executive producer of groundbreaking films like Parasite—the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture—and Decision to Leave, she has played a pivotal role in bringing Korean cinema to international prominence. In addition, Ms. Lee’s dedication to nurturing future generations of creators, emphasizing the power of storytelling to foster empathy and unity across cultures are worthy of recognition and celebration."
Lee has significantly enhanced the international recognition of Korean film, television, and music. She has been a strong advocate for cultural dialogue between the East and West, making a substantial contribution to the global prominence of Korean culture. As executive producer of the Academy Award®-winning film Parasite and the Academy Award-nominated film Past Lives, Lee has been deeply connected to the entertainment industry in America for years, including as an early investor in DreamWorks in 1995. Her work has earned her copious accolades, including the 2022 International Emmy Directorate Award, the Pillar Award from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit in Korea in 2023, and the Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council in 2024. Lee currently serves on the board of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Berklee College of Music, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Hammer Museum, and the Otis College of Art and Design.
“This evening is a tribute—one that honors perseverance, accomplishment, and service. We recognize the remarkable contributions of 85 individuals to the United States and the world,” said Ellis Island Honor Society Chairman Nasser J. Kazeminy. “These honorees, representing a wide range of disciplines, exemplify the extraordinary potential of a nation built on freedom and opportunity. America's rapid progress is a testament to its ability to harness the energy and ingenuity of its people. Nowhere else in history has freedom and individual dignity been more accessible and protected. When people think of the 'Land of the Free,' the United States stands alone.”
The Ellis Island Medals of Honor have been presented annually since 1986 who represent and contribute to the vibrant tapestry that is America. 2025 honorees include such luminaries as Adrien Brody, Albert Bourla, Frank McCourt Jr., Dr. Frank Luntz, and Nobel Prize winners Dr. James Patrick Allison and former Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu. Past honorees include eight Presidents of the United States, Nobel Laureates Elie Wiesel and Malala Yousufzai; Frank Sinatra; Rosa Parks; Mike Wallace and Rita Moreno. Each of them has earned recognition for their remarkable philanthropic, artistic, intellectual, and humanitarian contributions. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives officially recognize the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.
4월. 29. 2025 - Global Entertainment Media Luminary, Producer and Vice Chairwoman of CJ, Miky Lee to Deliver the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2025 Commencement Address
Global entertainment media luminary, producer and Vice Chairwoman of CJ, Miky Lee will deliver the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2025 Commencement address at the graduation ceremony held on Friday May 16, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium, it was announced by Dean Elizabeth M. Daley. SCA alumnus Jon M. Chu who graduated in 2003 with a BFA in film & television production will speak at this year’s main, university-wide commencement ceremony May 15 at 7:00pm at the Los Angeles Memorial Colosseum.
“Miky Lee is a champion of artists and storytellers and a trailblazer in the evolution of multinational film collaborations,” states Daley. “She loves international cinema and brings that appreciation to every project she produces. Her career stands as a global model of success in the creative industries, and her dedication to creating cultural connection is an inspiration for us all. We are so pleased to welcome her to USC.”
As Commencement Speaker, Lee joins a recent list of celebrated entertainment figures including Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Matt Reeves, Jon M. Chu, Paul Feig, Jim Gianopulos, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Donna Langley, Barry Meyer, Sumner Redstone, Jay Roach, Stacey Sher and Laura Ziskin.
Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group, is a visionary leader in the entertainment industry, driving CJ's expansive entertainment and media ventures through its subsidiary, CJ ENM.
A pioneer who founded CJ’s entertainment and media division and led CJ’s investment in DreamWorks SKG in 1995, her rich history in entertainment leadership is marked by a series of transformative achievements. As an executive producer, she has played a pivotal role in bringing to fruition such acclaimed works as Parasite, the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards; Decision To Leave and Broker, which won Best Director and Best Actor respectively at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival; and Past Lives, a nominee for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 96th Academy Awards.
Her influence also extends beyond the silver screen. A driving force behind K-pop’s global rise, she spearheaded the creation and expansion of KCON, the world’s largest K-culture and music festival, spanning the U.S., the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. She also founded the MAMA AWARDS, recognized as the world’s premier K-pop awards show.
Miky Lee serves on the boards of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Hammer Museum, Berklee College of Music, and Otis College of Art and Design. Her contributions to the entertainment industry and the global promotion of Korean culture have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2022 Pillar Award from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the 2022 International Emmy Directorate Award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the 2024 Abu Dhabi Festival Award from the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation. She was also honored with Korea’s highest cultural distinction, the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, in 2023, and received the 2024 Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council for her impact on the international entertainment landscape.
4월. 22. 2025 - CJ ENM Unveils Global Music Business Blueprint for 2025 In Celebration of Mnet's 30th Anniversary
- Outlines Three Key Pillars of 2025 Global Music Business Strategy — Establishment of New Global Label, Global Content Production, Enhancement of Mnet Plus
- Vows to Keep Spearheading Global Expansion of K-Pop and CJ ENM’s Music Content
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM today announced its global music business roadmap for 2025, focusing on three key pillars for its music business in a bid to strengthen its position in the global music industry and spearhead global expansion of K-pop. Under the title “Mnext: Worlds of Mnet Since 2025,” the company held an event in Seoul on Tuesday to commemorate its music channel Mnet’s three-decade journey and outline its vision.Mnet launched as a music cable channel on March 1, 1995. Since that date, Mnet has been synonymous with K-pop and consistently pioneered formats that defined the K-pop music landscape for generations at home and abroad. In celebration of its three-decade legacy, Mnet launched a new brand slogan — “K-POP GENERATION Mnet,” reflecting its unwavering commitment to bring people together through music beyond ages and borders.Designed to solidify its position as a global music IP powerhouse, CJ ENM will focus on three pillars for its music business through 2025:- Global Label: CJ ENM plans to launch a new global label within this year, following the success of WAKEONE and Japan’s LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT. Building on its track record of bringing K-pop artists onto the global stage through an established training system, the company aims to connect global artists with fans around the world through this new project.- Global Content: The company also plans to produce content beyond K-pop, targeting broader audiences around the world and collaborate with global partners to create global content. Upcoming programs include:- WORLD OF STREET WOMAN FIGHTER: This groundbreaking series brings together female dance crews around the world, transforming dance battles into a world-class spectacle- BOYS II PLANET: The world’s first-ever K-pop global twin project to form two different debut groups for two different languages and regions- KPOPPED: An eight-episode song battle series in collaboration with Apple TV+- BAND PROJECT (working title): A global audition show to form a global band- Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess: A new joint project between Korea and Japan is set to be premiered in the second half of the year, bringing together production teams from Mnet’s “Unpretty Rapstar,” and “STREET WOMAN FIGHTER.”- Global Platforms: KCON, the world’s No.1 K-POP Fan and Artist Festival KCON, and MAMA AWARDS, the world’s No.1 K-POP Awards, will continue their roles as flagship platforms to connect fans around the world and bring K-pop to global stage. Through digital platform Mnet Plus, the company will further enhance fan communication and expand fan experiences. The interactive digital platform has garnered 27 million subscribers, while its monthly active users passed 7 million and facilitated around 320 million votes from fans in just three years since its launching in 2022."Through our triangle strategy of global multi-labels, global content, and global platforms, we will showcase CJ ENM's distinctive value to the global music industry," said Harry H.K. Shin, Head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM.Kim Jiwon, Head of Mnet Plus Business, detailed plans to enhance the platform through three core elements: K-pop content, fan communication, and global commerce. The platform will strengthen its content such as by creating its original content like ‘SUMBAKKOKJIL (Hide and Seek),’ and by providing more fan-interactive content as well as K-pop-related and Mnet Plus exclusive content, Kim added. Through “Mnet Plus Merch” beta service in April, the platform will further strengthen its competitiveness by connecting online and offline commerce based on CJ ENM-owned IP and providing limited-edition products.The company reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the expansion of K-pop and its music content at home and abroad through its MCS (Music Creative eco-System), which encompasses IP planning, platforms, and management. It has pledged to keep expanding its music business ecosystem as part of its ongoing efforts to create opportunities for talented artists, cooperate with small and mid-sized businesses and forge global partnership.Since the launch of its entertainment business in 1995, CJ ENM has been at the forefront of the Korean cultural industry as the K-content visionary. The company will continue to spread and expand K-pop’s global landscape through its robust content production, enhanced platform operation and talent development expertise.4월. 16. 2025