South Korea honors BLACKPINK and late singer Shin Hae-chul with cultural merit awards

Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards Shin Hae-chul BLACKPINK Yoo Jae-suk Order of Cultural Merit

The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, alongside the Korea Creative Content Agency, has announced the recipients of the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards. A total of 36 individuals and groups will receive various government honors, including cultural medals and official commendations.

The late singer Shin Hae-chul will be posthumously awarded the Eungwan (Silver) Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor this year, for his role in popularizing Korean rock music through his experimental work with the band N. EX. T. The Bogwan (Precious Crown) Order of Cultural Merit will be awarded to comedian Yoo Jae-suk, singer Han Young-ae, producer Park Myung-sung, voice actress Park Young-nam, and jazz musician Shin Kwan-woong.

Global K-pop group BLACKPINK—comprising members Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo—will receive the Okgwan (Jade Crown) Order of Cultural Merit in recognition of their international achievements and contributions to the global reach of Korean pop music.

Other notable recipients include presidential commendations for the band Boohwal, Super Junior, and actors Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong. Prime ministerial commendations will be awarded to the duo AKMU and actress Kim Go-eun, while various other artists and creators will receive commendations from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

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Blackpink · Korea Creative Content Agency · Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism · Shin Hae-chul · Yoo Jae-suk

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[● 4 SOURCES] AKMU will receive a Prime Minister Citation. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] The 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards will be held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] The awards include 10 Cultural Merit Medals, 7 Presidential Citations, 8 Prime Minister Citations, and 11 Minister Citations. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A total of 36 individuals or teams were selected for awards. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The late singer Shin Hae-chul will be posthumously awarded the Silver Crown Cultural Merit Medal. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] All four members of BLACKPINK will receive the Jade Crown Cultural Merit Medal. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] Yoo Jae-suk will receive the Treasure Crown Cultural Merit Medal. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] The ceremony will feature performances by crossover group La:POEM and singer Han Young-ae. isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sportalkorea.com · www.hani.co.kr