The winners for the '2024 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards' have been announced!
The 'Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards' recognizes artists who've contributed greatly to K-pop culture. For 2024, 6 artists got recognition under the 'Order of Cultural Merit,' 7 in 'Presidential Commendation,' 8 in 'Prime Minister's Commendation,' and 10 individuals or groups will receive the 'Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Commendation.'
This year's ceremony will be held on October 31 KST at the Haeoreum Grand Theater.
Check out the list of winners below.
Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit
Actor Shin Goo, Actress Kang Boo Ja
Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit
Kim Chang Wan, vocalist; Lim Ki Hong, writer
Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit
Lee Moon Se, vocalist
Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit
Choi Soo Jong, actor
Presidential Commendation
Kim Mok Kyung: Guitarist, Yeom Hye Ran: Actress, Jo Jung Suk: Actor, Hong Kwang Ho: Musical Actor, Kim Han Min: Film Director, Kim Do Hyun: Voice Actor, Lee Tae Kyung: Sound Artist
Prime Minister's Commendation
Actress Chun Woo Hee, Actor Lee Je Hoon, Musical Actor Choi Jae Rim, Singer Jang Ki Ha, Voice Actor Kim Young Jin, Film Director Jang Jae Hyun, Music Director Kim Sung Soo, Composer Kenzie
Band DAY6, Band Silica Gel, Band JANNABI, Actress Ahn Eun Jin, Actor Cha Eun Woo, Actress Go Min Si, Comedian Yoon Sung Ho, Actress Jung Ho Yeon, Director Yoon Jong Ho