The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards have unveiled their 2024 winners.
These prestigious government-issued awards honor outstanding artists who have significantly contributed to the growth of K-pop culture.
The award ceremony was held at the Haeoreum Grand Theater on October 31, where the esteemed winners received their awards.
Chun Woo Hee, Jung Ho Yeon, Lee Je Hoon, Yeom Hye Ran, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Moon Se, Silica Gel, Jannabi, and more attended the 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards. The winners for this year were announced prior to the ceremony.
Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards 2024 Winners
Six artists were honored with the Order of Cultural Merit, eight were recognized with Prime Minister’s Commendation, seven received Presidential Commendation, and 10 individuals/groups were awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Commendation.
Here is a complete list of winners
Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Shin Goo
- Kang Boo Ja
Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Writer Lim Ki Hong
- Vocalist Kim Chang Won
Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Vocalist Moon Se
Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Actor Choi Soo Jong
Prime Minister’s Commendation
- Chun Woo Hee
- Cha Eunwoo
- Jung Ho Yeon
- Ahn Eun Jin
- Go Min Si
- Lee Je Hoon
- Musical Actor Choi Jae Rim
- Jang Ki Ha
- Voice Actor Kim Young Jin
- Filmmaker Jang Jae Hyun,
- Music Director Kim Sung Soo
- Composer Kenzie
- DAY6
- Silica Gel
- JANNABI
- Comedian Yoon Sung Ho
- Director Yoon Jong Ho
Presidential Commendation
- Guitarist Kim Mok Kyung
- Yeom Hye Ran
- Jo Jung Suk
- Musical actor Hong Kwang Ho
- Director Kim Han Min
- Voice actor Kim Do Hyun
- Sound artist Lee Tae Kyung
Congratulations to all the winners!