Overview
- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the awards at the National Theater of Korea, recognizing contributions across music, film, comedy and voice acting.
- Kim Hae-sook received the Eungwan (Silver) Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor presented this year.
- Lee Byung-hun and Jung Dong-hwan earned the Bogwan (Precious) Order, while the Okgwan (Jeweled) Order went to G-Dragon, voice actor Bae Han-seong and the late Jeon Yoo-seong, whose daughter accepted on his behalf.
- Presidential Commendations went to actors Kim Mi-kyung, Lee Min-ho and Lee Jung-eun, along with TVXQ, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK’s Rosé and voice actor Kim Eun-young.
- Prime Minister’s Commendations were awarded to actors Kim Tae-ri, Kim Ji-won, Park Bo-young, Park Hae-joon and Ju Ji-hoon, plus ATEEZ, TWICE and guitarist Choi Hee-sun, while Ministerial Commendations recognized Go Youn-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Ji Chang-wook, Choo Young-woo, RIIZE, I-dle, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, comedian Lee Soo-ji and dance crew BEBE.