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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 was bestowed upon her for her leadership in building the foundation of K-culture and expanding its global reach over three decades. In her acceptance speech, Lee emphasized the importance of culture as a fundamental necessity and highlighted CJ's landmark initiatives, such as launching Mnet, which have shaped the entertainment landscape.

Lee expressed her hope that the next generation of storytellers will dream bigger and challenge the boundaries of what is possible.

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