History

History

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 andInnovation 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 andBuilding 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

2025 - 20182017 - 20132012 - 20042003 - 1970s

History HISTORY From Vision to Reality: Our Business History, — a Legacy of Innovation and Growth 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 2025 - 2018 2017 - 2013 2012 - 2004 2003 - 1970s