Late Shin Hae-chul&Yoo Jae-suk&Black Pink, awarded Cultural Merit Medal at the 'Korea Popular Culture&Arts Awards'

Shin Hae-chul Silver Crown&Yoo Jae-suk&Han Young-ae Preservation&Black Pink Jade Crown Cultural Merit MedalJang Hang-jun&Ryu Seung-ryong&Lee Jae, a total of 36 people (teams) to receive government commendationsThe late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk, and Black Pink (from top) will be recognized for their contributions by receiving cultural medals at the '17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards'. / NEXT UNITED, THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk, group Black Pink, and the late Shin Hae-chul, a giant of Korean rock music, will receive cultural medals at the 'Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards'.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency will hold the '17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' ceremony at the Haeoreum Theater of the National Theater of Korea in Jung-gu, Seoul, at 6 p.m. on the 29th.The Cultural Merit Medal is a government award that honors contributions to the development of the popular culture and arts industry. This year, a total of 36 people (teams) were selected as recipients, including 10 for Cultural Merit Medals, 7 for Presidential Commendations (teams), 8 for Prime Minister's Commendations (teams), and 11 for Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendations (teams).The highest grade, the Silver Crown Cultural Merit Medal, will be posthumously awarded to the late Shin Hae-chul, who debuted as the grand prize winner of the University Song Festival in 1988 and led bands like NEXT, contributing to the popularization and expansion of Korean rock music.The Preservation Cultural Merit Medal will be awarded to five individuals: comedian Yoo Jae-suk, who has been loved by the public for over 30 years; singer Han Young-ae, who celebrates her 50th debut anniversary this year; performance producer Park Myung-sung; voice actor Park Young-nam, the voice of 'Dooly' and 'Crayon Shin-chan'; and jazz pianist Shin Kwan-woong.All members of Black Pink, celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, were named recipients of the Jade Crown Cultural Merit Medal. They were recognized for their significant achievements in the global music market and their contributions to the global spread of K-pop.Presidential Commendations will be awarded to seven individuals (teams), including music director Kang Seung-won, actors Ryu Seung-ryong&Yoo Hae-jin, the band Boohwal, group Super Junior, and director Jang Hang-jun. Prime Minister's Commendations will be awarded to eight individuals (teams), including actors Kim Go-eun, Oh Jung-se, and Yoo Seung-mok, broadcaster Bae Mi-hyang, group AKMU, director Yoon Ga-eun, traditional Korean musician Lee Ja-ram, and singer-songwriter Lee Jae (EJAE).Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendations will be awarded to 11 individuals (teams), including comedians Kim Shin-young and Kim Won-hoon, choreographer Ri Jeong, actors PARK JI HOON, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lim Ji-yeon, and Choi Dae-hoon, group NMIXX&Enhypen, singer Jang Min-ho, and producer Jang Won-seok.The awards ceremony will be hosted by broadcaster Kang Ji-young and actor Hwang In-yeop, with congratulatory performances by recipient Han Young-ae and the crossover group LA POEM.Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Kyung-young said, "This year's recipients are individuals who have led the development of our popular culture and arts by being with the public in their respective fields, including stage, broadcast, and film, for a long time," adding, "We will support popular culture and arts professionals so that they can continue their creative activities with pride."sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]