2025 Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards Winners: G-Dragon Is Youngest Recipient Of Okgwan Order; Kim Hae-Sook Gets Highest Honour

The Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards gave out the big honours to the winners this week. The government felicitation recognises work of artists in various fields who have contributed in promoting Korean

culture and arts both domestically and worldwide. While actress Kim Hae Sook was given the highest honour of the day, the Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit, G-Dragon made history by becoming the youngest recipient ever of the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on October 15 that a total of 31 individuals and teams will be recognised 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.

Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards: Full Winners List

Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit: Kim Hae SookBogwan Order of Cultural Merit: Lee Byung Hun, Jung Dong HwanOkgwan Order of Cultural Merit: G-Dragon, voice actor Bae Han Sung, and late comedian Jeon Yoo SungPresidential Commendation: Actors Kim Mi Kyung, Lee Min Ho, Lee Jung Eun, singers TVXQ, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and voice actor Kim Eun YoungPrime Minister’s Commendation: Actors Kim Tae Ri, Kim Ji Won, Park Bo Young, Park Hae Joon, Ju Ji Hoon, groups ATEEZ, TWICE, and guitarist Choi Hee SunMinister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Commendation: Actors Go Yoon Jung, Byeon Woo Seok, Ji Chang Wook, Choo Young Woo, groups RIIZE, i-dle, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, comedian Lee Soo Ji, and dance crew BEBEALSO READ: 2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards Nominations: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-Jin Rule Acting Categories; No Other Choice Gets Maximum NomsThe 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.