The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announced the list of the winners of the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards. This year’s awards ceremony was held on October 23 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater to recognize the work of artists in various fields who have contributed to the development of popular culture.
The ceremony was hosted by actor Kim Min Kyu and announcer Park Sun Young. The highest honor of the day, the Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit, was awarded to actress Kim Hae Sook, while G-Dragon made history by becoming the youngest recipient ever of the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit.
The honorees included veteran actors, K-pop legends, comedians, and voice artists who have shaped South Korea’s rich cultural landscape and elevated the global influence of the nation’s entertainment.
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Winners Of 2025 Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on October 15 that a total of 31 individuals and teams will be recognized at the prestigious award ceremony, which took place on October 23 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater. It was hosted by actor Kim Min Kyu and announcer Park Sun Young.
See the complete list of the Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards 2025 winners below!
Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit
Kim Hae Sook
Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit
Lee Byung Hun
Jung Dong Hwan
Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit
G-Dragon
Voice actor Bae Han Sung
Late comedian Jeon Yoo Sung
Presidential Commendation
Kim Mi Kyung
Lee Min Ho
Lee Jung Eun
TVXQ
SEVENTEEN
BLACKPINK’s Rose
Voice actor Kim Eun Young
Prime Minister’s Commendation
Kim Tae Ri
Kim Ji Won
Park Bo Young
Park Hae Joon
Ju Ji Hoon
ATEEZ
TWICE
Guitarist Choi Hee Sun
Minister of Culture, Sports And Tourism’s Commendation
Go Youn Jung
Byeon Woo Seok
Ji Chang Wook
Choo Young Woo
RIIZE
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LE SSERAFIM
ZEROBASEONE
Comedian Lee Soo Ji
Dance crew BEBE
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards is an annual awards ceremony organized by the South Korean government and hosted by the Korean Creative Content Agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Established in 2010, the event recognizes individuals who have contributed to modern popular culture and the arts, including actors, singers, comedians, and models.
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards Categories
There are four categories of awards:
- Order of Cultural Merit
- Presidential Commendation
- Prime Minister’s Commendation
- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
Conclusion
The 2025 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards once again highlighted the immense talent and influence shaping Korea’s entertainment and arts industry. By honoring distinguished figures such as Kim Hae Sook, Lee Byung Hun, and G-Dragon, the ceremony celebrated both legendary and emerging contributors who continue to elevate Korean culture on the global stage.
Through its diverse recognition across acting, music, comedy, and performance arts, the awards reaffirm their role as a prestigious platform that acknowledges creativity, dedication, and cultural impact in shaping the nation’s vibrant popular culture.
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