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Visionary

Every year, CJ ENM uses quantitative data, expert insight, and global indicators to select Visionaries who presented new visions to K-Entertainment with their Originality and Impact
2024 Visionary
2024 Visionary Awards
  • KANG FULL, the Writer from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    KANG FULL Writer / Webtoon Artist
    A storyteller who created a new genre called "K-Hero Series" with slow yet persuasive human experiences and relatable life stories.
  • Kim Yong-hoon, the Creator from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    Kim Yong-hoon Creator / Director
    A creator who quickly emerged as a pivotal player by unraveling the multiplicity of humans with a fresh approach of playing three roles at once.
  • Ryu Seung-Ryong, the Actor from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    Ryu Seung-Ryong Actor
    An unrivaled actor with a wide spectrum that enables the coexistence of a "Beast" and a "Romanticist."
  • Monika, the Dancer from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    Monika Dancer
    A leader of the K-dance scene who expanded the realm for dancers and proved their potential with a strong belief and passion for dance.
  • Song Hye-kyo, the Actor from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    Song Hye-kyo Actor
    An irreplaceable actor who has rewritten the pinnacle of history by becoming the character itself through an unconventional transformation and overwhelming immersion.
  • Stray Kids, the K-POP Group from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    Stray Kids K-POP Group
    An autonomous artist group that inexorably dominates the global charts with music armed with excitement and style.
  • UHM JUNG HWA, the K-POP Singer from the 2024 Visionary of CJ ENM
    UHM JUNG HWA Actor / K-POP Singer
    An ongoing legend who constantly proves her solid presence as an actor and singer.
2023 Visionary Awards
  • Kim Hye-soo, the Actor from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Kim Hye-soo Actor
    An actor who draws people in with her sheer presence
  • Na Young-seok, the Director from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Nah Yung-suk Director / Producer
    A creator of variety shows who continues to improve and expand his universe
  • Ma Dong-seok, the Actor from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Don Lee Actor
    An irreplaceable actor whose existence has become a genre
  • Park Eun-bin, the Actor from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Park Eun-bin Actor
    An actor who adds sincerity to her work through continuous observation and research
  • Park Chan-wook, the Director from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Park Chan-wook Creator / Director
    A director who captured the world with his creativity and mise-en-scene that displays the true meaning of "cinematic."
  • IU, the Actor from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    IU K-POP Singer / Actor
    An artist who goes beyond genre and generation and became a message of comfort
  • (G)I-DLE, the Artist from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    (G)I-DLE K-POP Group
    A group of artists who are pioneering their own way to the top
  • Lee Jung-jae, the Actor from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Lee Jung-jae Actor / Director
    An iconic creator who is bringing Korean entertainment to the world by overcoming boundaries between director and actor
  • Lee Jin-joo, the Director from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Lee Jin-ju Director / Producer
    A creator who made a new genre of variety shows through immersive stories
  • Jung Seo-kyung, the TV Writer from the 2023 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Chung Seo-kyung Movie & TV Writer
    A storyteller who fights against prejudice in the world with her unique perspective and stories
2021 Visionary Awards
  • BTS, the artist from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    BTS K-POP Group
    Legendary musicians who brought the world together with their positive influence
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  • aespa, the Artist from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    aespa K-POP Group
    Metaverse-based group that travels between the boundaries of reality and VR
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  • Yoo Jae-suk, the Entertainer from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Yoo Jae-suk Comedian / Television Host
    Irreplaceable entertainer who leads the super entertainment era with his empathetic humor
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  • Yoon Yeo-jeong, the Actor from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Yoon Yeo-jeong Actor
    ("Minari")
    Oscar-winning actress who touched the hearts of many generations and nations with her honest and unapologetic attitude
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  • Choi Jeong-nam, the Television director from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Choi Jeong-nam Director / Producer
    ("Street Woman Fighter")
    Producer of hit dance programs who expanded the genre of entertainment with her innovative insight
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  • Hwang Dong-hyeok, the Film director from the 2021 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Hwang Dong-hyeok Creator / Director
    ("Squid Game")
    Global storyteller who led the K-Drama Wave by breaking down the boundary between reality and fiction
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2020 Visionary Awards
  • BTS, the artist from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    BTS K-POP Group
    The group that conquered the global music scene
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  • Kim Eun-hee, the screenwriter from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Kim Eun-hee TV Writer
    ("Kingdom")
    The best storyteller for dystopian themes, including 'Kingdom'.
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  • Kim Tae-ho, the Director from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Kim Tae-ho Director / Producer
    The producer who showed infinite scalability of his reality universe
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  • BLACKPINK, the Artist from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    BLACKPINK K-POP Group
    The group loved by Millennials and Gen Z
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  • Bong Joon-ho, the Director from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Bong Joon-ho Creator / Director
    ("Parasite")
    The director who led global achievements, including 'Parasite'
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  • Park Ji-eun, the Writer from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Park Ji-eun Writer
    ("Crash Landing on You")
    The storyteller who amused the world
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  • RAIN, the Actor from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    RAIN K-POP Singer / Actor
    The star of the meme syndrome
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  • Shin Won-ho, the Director from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Shin Won-ho Director / Producer
    ("Hospital Playlist")
    The hitmaker producer of `Utopia Drama'
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  • Song Kang-ho, the Actor from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Song Kang-ho Actor
    ("Parasite")
    The global actor penetrating the times
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  • Yoo Jae-suk, the Comedian from the 2020 Visionary of CJ ENM.
    Yoo Jae-suk Comedian / Television Host
    The best empathetic entertainer
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