Miky Lee Honored with Asian Hall of Fame Centennial Medal

CJ Group Vice Chair Miky Lee received the Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement from the Asian Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Los Angeles on November 5. The prestigious award recognizes Lee’s three decades of work as a cultural bridge, establishing the infrastructure that propelled Korean music and film onto the global stage.

During her acceptance speech, Lee emphasized that her career was rooted in a lifelong passion for music, which served as the foundation for her broader cultural initiatives. She is widely credited with developing the "K-survival audition" format, inspired by the success of American Idol. This initiative began with Superstar K in 2009 and evolved into the highly successful Produce 101 series, which has since expanded into international markets, including Japan.

Lee’s influence also extends to the MAMA AWARDS, which she helped grow from a domestic music video ceremony into a major global event that recently held ceremonies at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Additionally, she was a driving force behind the creation of KCON, a festival that transformed the way international fans engage with Korean culture through workshops and artist interactions.

Looking ahead, Lee’s development systems remain active, with plans for the GIRLS PLANET 2027 global girl group project in partnership with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective and the revival of Superstar K scheduled for next year.