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'Parasite' Producer Miky Lee to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

ANI April 29, 2025 139 views

Miky Lee, the visionary behind Parasite's historic Oscar win, will receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The CJ Group vice chair joins an elite 2025 class including Adrien Brody and Nobel laureates. Lee's three-decade career transformed Korean entertainment into a global powerhouse, from early DreamWorks investments to recent hits like Past Lives. This honor cements her legacy as a cultural bridge-builder between Korea and Hollywood.

"Miky Lee has been instrumental in elevating Korean culture to the world stage" - Ellis Island Honors Society"
Los Angeles, April 29: Miky Lee, producer of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite', is all set to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honour.

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Miky Lee recognized for 30 years advancing Korean entertainment

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Honored alongside Adrien Brody and Nobel winners

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Produced historic Oscar winner Parasite

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Also backed acclaimed films like Past Lives

The executive, who has spent three decades as a driving force in elevating Korean entertainment to international prominence, joins an elite roster of 2025 honorees that includes Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Pfizer's Albert Bourla and Nobel laureates Dr. James Patrick Allison and former Energy Secretary Dr Steven Chu, as per Variety.

"We are thrilled to include Miky Lee as one of this year's prestigious honorees," the Ellis Island Honors Society said in announcing Lee's selection. "Over the past three decades, Miky Lee, vice chair of CJ Group, has been instrumental in elevating Korean culture to the world stage. As the executive producer of groundbreaking films like 'Parasite' - the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for best picture - and 'Decision to Leave,' she has played a pivotal role in bringing Korean cinema to international prominence."

Lee earlier worked as DreamWorks investor in 1995. Her more recent producing credits include A24's critically acclaimed "Past Lives," which earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
So well deserved! Miky Lee has been such a powerhouse in bringing Korean cinema to global audiences. Parasite changed the game 👏
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James L.
Interesting choice. While I admire her work, I wonder if the Ellis Island honor should focus more on individuals who've directly impacted American society. Still, her cultural contributions are undeniable.
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Elena R.
Past Lives was such a beautiful film! Had no idea she was involved. Her taste in projects is impeccable 💫
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Tyler M.
From DreamWorks to Parasite - what an incredible career arc! More power to her and Korean cinema
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Priya N.
This makes me so happy! Representation matters, and she's helped put Asian cinema on the map in a big way. Can't wait to see what she does next!

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