'2026 Korea Popular Culture&Arts Awards' Date Confirmed... Kang Ji-young&Hwang In-yeop to Host

The highest government award in the field of popular culture and arts, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency.The '2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards,' hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency, will be held on the 29th. / Korea Creative Content Agency[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] The '2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards,' hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency, has confirmed its event date.The Korea Creative Content Agency announced on the 8th, "The '2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' will be held on October 29th at the Haeoreum Theater of the National Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul. The MCs will be announcer Kang Ji-young and actor Hwang In-youp."Now in its 17th year, the 'Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' is the 'highest government award in the field of popular culture and arts' to honor individuals who have enhanced the social status of popular culture and contributed to its development and dissemination in various fields, including actors, singers, comedians, directors, writers, voice actors, and producers.Candidates were selected through a public call and expert recommendations, and the final awardees will be determined through a comprehensive review of their service period, career achievements, and social contributions. This year's ceremony will present the Cultural Merit, Presidential Commendation, Prime Minister's Commendation, and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation.Kang Ji-young, who will host the ceremony, is a former JTBC announcer who has consistently been loved by viewers for her innate sense and stable hosting skills across various genres, including entertainment, culture, and news. Her partner, Hwang In-youp, is a rising star who gained popularity through appearances in KBS 2TV's 'The Tale of Nokdu,' JTBC's '18 Again,' and tvN's 'True Beauty.' The red carpet event, held prior to the ceremony, will be hosted by comedian Yoo Jae-pil.The final awardees of the '2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' and detailed information will be announced later through the official channels of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]