Im Gyeong CJ ENM Vice Chairman Receives Abu Dhabi Festival Award

Recognized for Leading the Global Spread of K-Culture

Lee Mi-kyung, Vice Chairman of CJ ENM, became the first Korean to receive the Abu Dhabi Festival Award on the 3rd. This award is given annually by the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, a prestigious cultural and artistic organization in the Middle East, to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to arts and culture. Established in 2012, it has been awarded to masters of culture and arts from around the world, including pop music godfather Quincy Jones, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and legendary opera conductor Riccardo Muti.

Vice Chairman Lee was selected as the recipient in recognition of her efforts to promote the beauty and importance of Korean culture worldwide and to lead the global spread of K-Culture. The foundation explained, "She has inspired many in the cultural and artistic fields, including creators, proving that arts and culture are symbolic mediums that spread hope and peace." They added, "She has created artistic links that transcend generations, serving as a bridge connecting the East and West."

The award ceremony was personally conducted by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, and Huda Alkhamis Kanu, Chairwoman of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival. Chairwoman Kanu stated, "She is a pioneering figure who has led the development of the Korean film and music industries and elevated their global status," and expressed "deep gratitude for her contributions to the advancement of global culture and arts." She also urged, "We hope that cultural diplomacy between the UAE and Korea will be further strengthened."

Vice Chairman Lee has served as the executive producer for various K-content works such as the films Parasite, Decision to Leave, and Broker. The film Past Lives, which was recently nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards, is also a work in which she participated as an executive producer. In addition, she serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in the U.S., a board member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and a board member of the Hammer Museum in the U.S. She continuously collaborates with Hollywood, the cultural and arts sectors, and the education field to support talented creators in thriving on the global stage.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.