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CJ's Miky Lee honored as 'Godmother of K-culture' at Asian Hall of Fame

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee received the Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 Asian Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, recognizing her leadership over three decades in building the foundation of K-culture and expanding its global reach. The special honor, presented Thursday (local time), recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to advancing cultural…

CJ's Miky Lee honored as 'Godmother of K-culture' at Asian Hall of Fame

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee was honored as the "Godmother of K-culture" at the 2026 Asian Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles. The Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement recognized her leadership in building the foundation of K-culture over three decades and expanding its global reach. Lee's acceptance speech highlighted her belief in the power of culture and the importance of empowering future storytellers.

She emphasized that culture is essential, like oxygen, for our survival and growth. Lee expressed hope that the next generation of creators would dream bigger and challenge the boundaries of what is possible in the entertainment industry. Her honor was presented for her role in creating groundbreaking initiatives like Mnet, which have significantly influenced the global entertainment landscape.

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