Overview
- The Culture Ministry named six recipients of the nation’s top cultural honor: Kim Hae-sook (Eumgwan/Silver), Lee Byung-hun and Jung Dong-hwan (Bogwan/Precious), and Bae Han-seong, the late Jeon Yoo-sung, and G-Dragon (Okgwan/Jade).
- A total of 31 individuals and teams will be recognized at the Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul, with reports differing on whether the ceremony is Oct. 22 or Oct. 23.
- Presidential commendations will go to TVXQ, Seventeen, and Rosé of Blackpink, along with other honorees.
- Prime Minister commendations will be presented to ATEEZ and TWICE, alongside selected film and television actors.
- Minister of Culture commendations will recognize newer-generation acts including RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, IVE, and ZEROBASEONE.