The Korea Creative Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has hosted the most prestigious government awards series, the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, every year since 2010. A few days before this year’s ceremony, the pre-announced list of winners was revealed to Hallyu Wave Enthusiasts on October 28. The 15th anniversary of the popular awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on October 31 at the Heorium Grand Theatre, the National Theater of Korea, in Seoul.
The list of winners included many experienced players who are known for contributing to the development of South Korean popular culture and its spread globally. Fan-favorite celebrities, including actor-singer Cha Eun Woo, taxi driver star Lee Je Hoon, K-pop band DAY6, unusual familyChun Woo Hee, acclaimed songwriter and record producer Kenzie under SM Entertainment and others achieved some significant wins.
Here are all the winners of the 15th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, who are expected to be awarded their gleaming trophies on Thursday.
The upcoming awards ceremony will be live-streamed online via the official KCON and THE K-POP YouTube channels.
