Winners Of 2020 Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards

Oct 28, 2020

The Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards celebrated the work of many artists at the annual ceremony!

The government prizes recognize the work of artists in various fields who have contributed to the development of popular culture. On October 28, the winners of this year’s awards were revealed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the ceremony was held later that day.

Actor Jang Dong Yoon and announcer Jang Ye Won were this year’s MCs, and the ceremony featured performances by Kim Junsu, SEVENTEEN, and more.

In total, six artists received an Order of Cultural Merit, six received Presidential Commendations, eight artists (including groups) received Prime Minister’s commendations, and nine artists (including groups) received Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Commendations.

See the winners below!

Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit (2nd Class)

Actress Go Doo Shim, actor Byun Hee Bong, singer Yoon Hang Gi.

Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit (3rd Class)

Voice actress Song Do Soon, author Song Ji Na, actor and comedian Im Ha Ryong.

Presidential Commendation

Actress Kim Hee Ae, television personality Kang Ho Dong, musician Kim Gi Pyo, screenwriter Kim Eun Hee, actor Chun Ho Jin, actor Hyun Bin.

Prime Minister’s Commendation

Actor Kang Ha Neul, actress Gong Hyo Jin, voice actor Kim Yong Shik, comedian Park Mi Sun, SEVENTEEN, popular culture art producer Shin Choon Soo, actress Yoon Yoo Sun, choreographer Choi Young Joon.

Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Commendation

Voice actor Kang Soo Jin, rock band No Brain, actor Ryu Soo Young, screenwriter Im Sang Choon, trot singer Im Young Woong, comedian Jang Do Yeon, actor Jung Sung Hwa, musician Jung Sung Ha, actor Jo Jae Yoon.