# Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK Among Honorees at 2026 Korean Culture Awards

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- Published: 2026-10-30T00:17:13.356Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Korea's Ministry of Culture will honor 36 people and teams, including the late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK, at a ceremony in Seoul on October 29.

## Key points

1. Shin Hae-chul, who died in 2014, receives the Eungwan Culture Medal.
2. BLACKPINK's Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo receive the Okgwan Culture Medal.
3. Jang Hang-jun and Yoo Hae-jin receive presidential commendations.

## Who is receiving the awards?

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency will present the 17th Popular Culture and Arts Awards at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul on October 29. According to Yonhap News, a total of 36 people or teams will receive Culture Medals or government commendations.

The highest honor, the Eungwan Culture Medal, goes to singer Shin Hae-chul, who died in 2014. He rose to fame after winning the grand prize at the 1988 college song festival with the band Mu Han Gwe-do, and later pioneered experimental rock with N.EX.T.

## Which other celebrities are honored?

| Medal or award | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Eungwan Culture Medal | Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk, Han Young-ae, Park Myung-sung, Park Young-nam, Shin Kwan-woong |
| Okgwan Culture Medal | BLACKPINK's Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo |
| Presidential commendation | Jang Hang-jun, Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong, So Ji-sub |
| Culture Minister commendation | Park Ji-hoon, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Shin-young, Kim Won-hoon |

Yoo Jae-suk, who has hosted broadcasts for more than 30 years, received the Eungwan medal, and Han Young-ae was honored for her 50th debut anniversary. Han will also perform at the ceremony alongside the crossover group La:POEM.

## For international fans

BLACKPINK's inclusion is notable because the group's four members are honored as a unit, with Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo each receiving the Okgwan medal. Jang Hang-jun and Yoo Hae-jin were recognized for their work on the film 'The Man Who Was King'.

## FAQ

### Who is Shin Hae-chul?

Shin Hae-chul was a Korean singer known for pioneering rock music in Korea. He died in 2014, and he is receiving the Eungwan Culture Medal posthumously.

### When is the 2026 Popular Culture and Arts Awards ceremony?

The ceremony takes place on October 29 at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul.

### Which BLACKPINK members received the award?

Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo will each receive the Okgwan Culture Medal.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261028154200005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._