The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards have announced the list of winners for this year’s award ceremony!
The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards are government prizes that recognize the work of artists in various fields who have contributed to the development of popular culture. This year’s awards ceremony will be held on October 31 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater.
In total, six artists received an Order of Cultural Merit, seven artists received Presidential Commendations, eight artists received Prime Minister’s Commendations, and 10 artists (including groups) received Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Commendations.
See the list of winners below!
Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit
Actor Shin Goo, actress Kang Boo Ja
Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit
Singer Kim Chang Wan, writer Lim Ki Hong
Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit
Singer Lee Moon Se
Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit
Actor Choi Soo Jong
Presidential Commendation
Guitarist Kim Mok Kyung, actress Yeom Hye Ran, actor Jo Jung Suk, musical actor Hong Kwang Ho, film director Kim Han Min, voice actor Kim Do Hyun, sound artist Lee Tae Kyung
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
Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Commendation
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
Congratulations to all the winners!
source: Soompi