HISTORY
From Vision to Reality: Our Business History, — a Legacy of Innovation and Growth
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Global Leadership:
Strategic Expansion &
Cultural Impact
2025
Established Olive Young USA
2024
CJ Group became the title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Dallas-area tournament, now known as THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
2023
CJ Foodville's 100th TOUS les JOURS store opened in the U.S.
2022
Acquired Endeavor Content, a multinational film and television production and distribution studio in Hollywood, which officially changed its name to FIFTH SEASON.
2021
The Los Angeles Lakers and bibigo announced a multi-year global marketing partnership.
2020
CJ's movie "Parasite" made history by winning 4 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Launched Arginine produced by CJ Bio America in Fort Dodge, IA.
2019
Acquired Schwan’s Company in Minnesota, a frozen pizza, dessert, and Asian appetizer manufacturer.
Acquired Kahiki Foods in Ohio, a frozen Asian food manufacturer.
KCON NY expanded and held a concert at Madison Square Garden.
Opened a Beaumont, CA manufacturing plant producing various Asian food items.
2018
Opened a NJ manufacturing facility for Asian frozen and refrigerated food items.
Acquired DSC Logistics, a nationwide warehouse provider headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Weaving Culture and
Innovation into Our Growth
2017
CJ Entertainment begins local film production in the U.S.
2016
The CJ Foods R&D Center opened in Fullerton, CA, and CJ Research Center America was founded.
KCON USA events drew over 100,000 live attendees.
2015
The first KCON NY was held
2014
Opened the first 4DX theater in the U.S. at Regal Cinema LA Live, with 4DX subsequently being awarded 'Cinema Innovation of the Year’.
2013
CJ Bio America opened in Fort Dodge, IA, beginning Lysine manufacturing.
Opened a Fullerton, CA manufacturing facility for frozen Asian food items.
Established CJ Freshway America.
CJ ENM co-produced the Broadway musical Kinky Boots.
Diversifying Ventures and
Building Brands
2012
Acquired an Asian food manufacturer TMI Food Group
The first KCON LA (concert & convention) was held in Irvine, CA.
2010
Launched a global Korean food brand bibigo
Opened the first U.S. CGV Cinemas (movie theater) in Los Angeles, CA.
2007
Acquired Omni Food Inc., a frozen Asian foods manufacturer.
2006
Launched a third-party logistics business as CJ Korea Express.
2005
Acquired Annie Chun’s, a pan-Asian food manufacturer
Launched an Asian film distribution business as CJ Entertainment.
2004
Opened the first U.S. TOUS les JOURS bakery store.
Laying the Foundation:
Pioneering Our Path in the U.S.
2003
CJ Foods officially launches its U.S. food business
1978
Established it initial U.S. Presence
Everyday Life, Made Better - CJ is on a mission to make people’s lives happier, healthier, and more convenient
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