The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards have announced the list of winners for this year’s award ceremony!

The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards are government prizes that recognize the work of artists in various fields who have contributed to the development of popular culture. This year’s awards ceremony was held on October 23 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater.

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.

See the list of winners below!

Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit

Actress Kim Hae Sook

Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit

Actors Lee Byung Hun, Jung Dong Hwan

Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit

Singer G-Dragon, voice actor Bae Han Sung, and the late comedian Jeon Yoo Sung

Presidential Commendation

Actors Kim Mi Kyung, Lee Min Ho, Lee Jung Eun, singers TVXQ, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and voice actor Kim Eun Young

Prime 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 Sun

Minister 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 BEBE

Congratulations to all the winners!

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The Golden Disc Awards has announced the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40,” a special list honoring 40 influential figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of Korean popular music.

To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the awards ceremony in 2026, the Golden Disc Awards unveiled the list on October 23, which spotlights key figures who have played a pivotal role in shaping the Korean music industry over the past four decades. To ensure fairness and credibility, 50 music industry professionals—including producers, composers, lyricists, media and content experts, journalists, and critics—participated as members of the Powerhouse Selection Committee.

Those named in the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40” include: Kim Gun Mo, Kim Kwang Seok, Kim Min Gi, Kim Wan Sun, Kim Eana, Kim Chang Hwan, Kim Hyun Sik, Kim Hyung Suk, Na Hoon A, TVXQ, Deux, Deulgukhwa, Park Jin Young (JYP), Bang Si Hyuk, BTS, BoA, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, Seo Taiji, Girls’ Generation, Shin Seung Hun, Shin Joong Hyun, Shin Hae Chul, PSY, IU, Yang Hyun Suk, Yoo Young Jin, Yoo Jae Ha, Yoon Il Sang, Lee Moon Sae, Lee Soo Man, Lee Young Hoon, Lee Hyori, Lim Young Woong, Cho Yong Pil, G-Dragon, Kenzie, Teddy, g.o.d, and H.O.T.

The “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40” serves as both a tribute and a time capsule—honoring the artists and producers who pioneered new genres, created generation-defining music, built the industry’s foundation, and helped spread K-pop across the globe.

Meanwhile, the 40th Golden Disc Awards will take place on January 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan.

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