CJ Group’s Miky Lee Hailed as ‘Godmother of K-Culture’ as She Receives Asian Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Medal
Miky Lee, vice chair of CJ Group, received the Asian Hall of Fame's Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement for her role in promoting Korean culture globally. The award was presented by K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man, who credited her with bridging Korea and international audiences.
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The recognition highlights the significant influence of Korean media executives in the global expansion of the 'Hallyu' or Korean Wave.
CJ Group’s Miky Lee Hailed as ‘Godmother of K-Culture’ as She Receives Asian Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Medal Miky Lee, vice chair of Korea's CJ Group, was handed the Asian Hall of Fame's Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement in Los Angeles. K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man did the honors.
Lee Soo-man, the SM Entertainment founder who is now key producer at A2O Entertainment, reminded the audience that Miky Lee had introduced him at the same event a year earlier and called him the godfather of K-pop. "Well, tonight, I'd like to return the favor," he said. "If I am the godfather of K-pop, then Miky Lee is the godmother of K-culture."
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