SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) – CJ ENM has announced
that it has selected 10 people, including Park Eun-bin, IU, and Lee Jung-jae,
for the "2023 Visionary" which selects the people who led the trend
of entertainment industry.
‘Visionary’ also included Kim Hye-soo,
producer Na Young-seok, Ma Dong-seok, director Park Chan-wook, girl group
(G)I-DLE, producer Lee Jin-joo, and writer Seo Jeong-kyung.
CJ ENM selects and awards a person who
presents a new vision of the cultural industry based on one’s own originality
throughout the entertainment industry every year as a ‘Visionary’.
Park Eun-bin has
brought global syndrome by completing a character against prejudice in the
world with "Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” IU has been praised for her
appealing acting as an actor in the award-winning film "Broker" at
the Cannes Film Festival while maintaining her top position as a singer. Lee
Jung-jae has been recognized for his directing skills by directing the movie
"Hunt."
Kim Hye-soo has shown variety of acting
skills through dramas such as “Juvenile Justice,” The Queen’s Umbrella” and
producer Na Young-seok has newly presented “Earth Arcade” which shows the
sensibility of Z generation and charm of female cast members.
Ma Dong-seok has proved his ability as a
producer with "The Roundup," and Park Chan-wook, director of the
movie "Decision to Leave," continues his unrivaled world of works
with his creative imagination and unique mise-en-scene.
(G)I-DLE members participate in the process
of writing and composing their own songs to express their individuality
musically, and producer Lee Jin-joo, with so many dating reality shows pouring
in, has created an unparalleled hit series called "EXchange.” Seo
Jeong-kyung, who is recognized in the film industry, has been selected as ‘Visionary’
with the success of "Little Women."
(This article is translated from Korean to
English by Yunhee Cho.)
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