About CJ

About CJ Corporation's Founder

Lee Byung-chull, the Founder of CheilJedang, had a vision of contributing to the national economy during a time of need. Motivated by the urgent requirements of Korean society at the time of reconstruction, after the Korean War in 1953, the Samsung Group founder established CheilJedang Industries, a domestic manufacturing company with an ambitious work ethic: to perform at all levels in high spirits. Lee’s motivated and patriotic approach to business and his appreciation for culture has been passed down throughout the years and is still an integral part of CJ’s business philosophy.

About CJ Corporation

Founded in 1953, CJ Corporation, also known as CJ Group, is a global lifestyle company headquartered in South Korea dedicated to promoting the values of health, happiness and convenience through its products and services. CJ strives to transform global industries through innovation in each of its four core business areas: Food and Food Services, Bio, Logistics & Retail, and Entertainment & Media. From the delicious and healthy meals provided by renowned food brand bibigo to the world-class entertainment developed by CJ ENM, CJ maintains a commitment to its ONLYONE standard. Through the constant pursuit of forward-thinking solutions, CJ is committed to helping consumers around the world live life to the fullest.

CJ Milestones

1953

CheilJedang Industry Co., Ltd. (currently CJ CheilJedang) founded
Produced Korea’s first sugar

1958

Started the flour manufacturing business

1962

Exported sugar for the first time

1963

Started the seasoning business

1987

Started the frozen food business

1988

Entered the BIO business in Indonesia

1993

Declaration of independent management from the Samsung Group

1995

Became major stockholder for DreamWorks SKG by investing 300 million USD
(more than 20% of CheilJedang's annual sales at the time)
Entered the film business (currently CJ ENM Entertainment Sector)

1996

Launched Korea’s first instant rice product – “Hetbahn” (cooked rice)

1998

Korea's first multiplex, CGV Riverside 11, opens
Entered logistics business and established CJ GLS (currently CJ Logistics)

2004

Entered U.S. bakery business, launched first TOUS les JOURS store in LA

2009

Opened the world's first realistic 4DX theater

2011

Establishment of CJ E&M (currently CJ ENM Entertainment Sector)

2012

Held the world’s largest K-Culture festival – “KCON” (LA)

2016

Establishment of Studio Dragon, a drama production company

2018

Expansion of U.S. logistics business base, acquisition of CJ Logistics DSC

2019

Expansion of U.S. food business base, acquisition of CJ CheilJedang Schwan's Company

2020

Establishment of OTT TVing Co., Ltd.
“Parasite”, released in 2019, wins the Academy Award for Best Picture

2021

Acquisition of CJ ENM Endeavor Content

Key Businesses

CJ aims to enhance its business competitiveness and maximize its synergy by focusing on four core business groups.

Food & Food Services

CJ CheilJedang
CJ Freshway
CJ Foodville

Bio

CJ CheilJedang Bio Div.
CJ Feed&Care

Logistics & Retail

CJ Logistics
CJ ENM Commerce Div.
CJ OliveYoung
CJ OliveNetworks

Entertainment & Media

CJ ENM Entertainment Div.
CJ CGV

CJ by the Number

Revenue

34.5trillion KRW

Total asset

41.9trillion KRW

Operating profit

1.9trillion KRW

Net income

807billion KRW

* As of 2021

About CJ CheilJedang

CJ CheilJedang is a global food and bioengineering company founded in Korea in 1953 as Korea's first sugar manufacturer. Since then, CJ CheilJedang has evolved into a leading food ingredient, frozen and chilled food product, pharmaceutical and bioengineering company, and is known for leading the global K-food trend. Its various food brands, including the renowned bibigo brand that is taking Korean cuisine worldwide under the slogan “Share Korean Flavor,” are at the center of the company's mission to globalize Korean foods for consumers' health and convenience. CJ CheilJedang is also the global number one producer of innovative and sustainable bio products, such as nucleic acid, lysine and trptophan, by merit of its proprietary microbial fermentation technology. For more information on CJ CheilJedang, please visit here.

About CJ ENM

CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company founded in Korea in 1995. CJ ENM's Entertainment division is engaged in a wide range of industry business areas, including media content, music, film and performing arts, providing its leading original content to various media platforms around the world. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally-acclaimed content, including Oscar-winning film " Parasite," Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots,” record-breaking Korean films including "Roaring Currents" and TV series such as "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," "I Can See Your Voice" and more. United under the slogan “We live to discover Untold Originals,” CJ ENM has three major production and distribution studios: drama production powerhouse Studio Dragon, U.S.-based studio Endeavor Content and K-OTT content production studio CJ ENM STUDIOS. CJ ENM also presents KCON, the world's No.1 K-Culture festival, and Mnet's ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS (MAMA), the world's No.1 K-pop music awards show, in order to bring K-culture experiences to people all over the world. For more information on CJ ENM, please visit here.

About CJ Logistics

CJ Logistics is a global logistics company that aims to connect the world through innovative technology and forward-thinking solutions. Through an integrated approach combining supply-chain technology and advanced engineering, CJ Logistics is working to become a Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) Innovator. CJ Logistics upholds a system based on Technology, Engineering and System and Solutions (TES) through its TES Innovation Center, providing unique, customer-based solutions using specialized technical capabilities. CJ Logistics has three divisions dedicated to serving customers both domestically and internationally, enabling it to be the one-stop logistics solution for any business need with capabilities ranging from e-commerce through to transportation infrastructure. For more information on CJ Logistics, please visit here.