Overview of the Awards
The 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards have officially revealed this year’s winners, celebrating outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, the awards recognize individuals and teams that have significantly influenced Korean content on a global scale.
On October 28, 2024, the winners were announced via social media, with a total of 31 recipients honored across various categories. This year’s ceremony marks the 15th anniversary of the awards, highlighting the remarkable talent within the K-content landscape.
Winners List by Category
- Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Commendation
- Cha Eun Woo (Actor)
- Go Min Si (Actress)
- DAY6 (Band)
- Silica Gel (Band)
- JANNABI (Band)
- Ahn Eun Jin (Actress)
- Yoon Sung Ho (Comedian)
- Jung Ho Yeon (Actress)
- Yoon Jong Ho (Director)
- Presidential Commendation
- Jo Jung Suk (Actor)
- Yeom Hye Ran (Actress)
- Kim Mok Kyung (Guitarist)
- Hong Kwang Ho (Musical Actor)
- Kim Han Min (Film Director)
- Kim Do Hyun (Voice Actor)
- Lee Tae Kyung (Sound Artist)
- Prime Minister’s Commendation
- Lee Je Hoon (Actor)
- Chun Woo Hee (Actress)
- Choi Jae Rim (Musical Actor)
- Jang Ki Ha (Singer)
- Kim Young Jin (Voice Actor)
- Jang Jae Hyun (Film Director)
- Kim Sung Soo (Music Director)
- Kenzie (Composer)
- Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit (Highest Honor)
- Shin Goo (Actor)
- Kang Boo Ja (Actress)
- Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Kim Chang Wan (Singer)
- Lim Ki Hong (Writer)
- Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Lee Moon Se (Singer)
- Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Choi Soo Jong (Actor)
- Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit
- Actor Choi Soo Jong
Significance of the Awards
The Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards serve not only to acknowledge the achievements of artists across various disciplines—including acting, singing, and writing—but also to enhance their status and influence within the industry.
The ceremony is set to take place on October 31, 2024, at the Haeoreum Grand Theater of the National Theater in Seoul. Viewers can catch the live stream of the event through the official K-POP and KCON Festival YouTube channels.
As the awards continue to recognize and uplift K-culture, the contributions of these talented individuals shine a light on the growing global impact of Korean entertainment.
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