CJ Group’s Miky Lee receives Asian Hall of Fame lifetime achievement medal in Los Angeles
Miky Lee, vice chair of Korea's CJ Group, received the Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at an event in Los Angeles.
Recognition for decades of cultural work
Lee was honored for more than 30 years of connecting Korea with international audiences through film, music and television. The Asian Hall of Fame awards this medal to individuals who have made a cultural mark and worked across racial lines.
Friendship between industry leaders
Lee Soo-man presented the award and noted that he had previously called Lee the godfather of K-pop. The two friends have known each other for over 50 years since their first meeting in college.
Anecdote about a recent visit
Soo-man recounted a phone call from Lee while he was in Dubai, after which she flew to the United States and arrived the next day. He stated that it is very difficult to say no to Miky Lee based on her actions.
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