CJ ENM’s 2026 Visionary Awards Celebrate Global Storytelling

Date & Venue:

• Feb. 10, 2024 – CJ ENM Center, Seoul
• Theme: Originality Construction Site, symbolizing the chain reaction of stories

Award Recipients

Highlights & Key Moments

• Cross‑Cultural Collaboration
  Nicholas Weinstock, producer of Severance, met Takeru Satoh (Japanese actor) from the adapted series, underscoring shared storytelling across cultures.

• Celebration of Characters
  Emphasis on characters that drive a show’s success. Actors, directors, producers and writers were honored for creating memorable personalities.

• Visionary Legacy
  Since 2020, CJ ENM recognizes “Visionaries” who bring fresh ideas. This year focused on character‑driven storytelling.

• Notable Speeches
• Weinstock praised the event for valuing boldness over profit, citing CJ ENM’s focus on storytelling.
• Youn Yuh‑jung (2021 Visionary, first Korean Academy Award winner) was honored; Weinstock mentioned watching Minari repeatedly for her performance.
• Takeru Satoh urged actors to maintain depth and intrigue in roles, thanking creators for unforgettable characters.
• Park Min‑Young (of Marry My Husband) described the show as a second chance, highlighting honesty in storytelling.
• Lim Yoon‑A (from Bon Appétit, Your Majesty) expressed joy playing Yeon Ji‑young—a strong, wise, resilient character.
• Miky Lee, CJ Group vice chair, sent a congratulatory video, noting technology brings people closer but stories truly unite us. She pledged continued support for creative journeys.

Venue & Atmosphere

• The center was arranged like a construction site, encouraging new thinking.
• Displays and installations surrounded guests, fostering an environment of creativity.