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BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

The group became the first girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on the 29th As BLACKPINK marks its 10th debut anniversary this year, it was recognized for spreading the Korean Wave globally, with Billboard No. 1 albums and more than 100 million YouTube subscribers “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, BLINK, for your love over the years”; the group also proves its staying power with record-breaking achievements for its third mini-album, 'DEADLINE'
The group BLACKPINK has made history as the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit. First K-pop girl group to receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit…agency accepts award on the group’s behalf According to agency YG Entertainment on the 30th, BLACKPINK received the...
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
‘The Value of K-Culture Is Known Only to Non-Koreans’: Sam Richards to Give Talk at Yangcheon Education Fair Follow-Up Event

‘The Value of K-Culture Is Known Only to Non-Koreans’: Sam Richards to Give Talk at Yangcheon Education Fair Follow-Up Event

Free event starts at 7 p.m. at Haenuri Town; admission is first-come, first-served
The present and future of K-culture through the eyes of a world-renowned scholar SEOUL, South Korea — Yangcheon-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) said on the 26th that it will host a special Next Global Voices lecture for the “Y Education Fair” at 7 p. m. on Nov.
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

Jung Joo-ri receives the honor at the '2026 French Night' event held Oct. 10 at Paradise Hotel Busan Recognized for directing three films selected for the Cannes International Film Festival over the past decade, as well as her new film 〈Dora〉, and for her deep ties to France Director Jung says she found the courage to make an unprecedented co-production thanks to the encouragement of French audiences
Director Jung Joo-ri has received recognition from France's cultural community. On Oct. 10, filmmaker Jung Joo-ri received the rank of Chevalier in France's Order of Arts and Letters at the '2026 French Night' event held at Paradise Hotel Busan.
Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

31st Busan International Film Festival marks 140 years of Korea-France ties with honors for cinematographer Jang Byung-wook
Director beloved by Cannes receives France’s highest arts honor Jung Joo-ri, director of the film ‘Dora’, has been awarded the rank of ‘Chevalier’ in France’s Order of Arts and Letters. The Embassy of France in Korea announced on the 14th that it had presented the honor to Jung at the 2026 French...
MCST’s ‘Korea Is Performing’ raises curtain on 1,700 stages at massive scale this October and November

MCST’s ‘Korea Is Performing’ raises curtain on 1,700 stages at massive scale this October and November

Two-month showcase from Oct. 1 features major festivals including SPAF and PAMS
The entire country is turning into one vast performance venue. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service are launching the “2026 Korea Is Performing” campaign nationwide from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
Short Films by KAFA Alumni Directors Bong Joon-ho, Jang Joon-hwan, Choi Dong-hoon and Lee Ok-seop to Screen at Airport
Gimhae International Airport Runs ‘Airport Cinema Club’

Short Films by KAFA Alumni Directors Bong Joon-ho, Jang Joon-hwan, Choi Dong-hoon and Lee Ok-seop to Screen at Airport Gimhae International Airport Runs ‘Airport Cinema Club’

Korean Film Council and Korean Academy of Film Arts host event at Gimhae International Airport through Oct. 19 in partnership with the 31st Busan International Film Festival
The Korean Film Council, chaired by Han Sang-joon, and the Korean Academy of Film Arts, led by director Cho Keun-sik and known as KAFA, will run the ‘Airport Cinema Club’ from Sept. 22 through Oct. 19 in the domestic terminal’s third-floor general waiting area at Gimhae International Airport.
K-Arts short 'Tropic' stuns North America festival circuit, wins top cinematography at Fantasia

K-Arts short 'Tropic' stuns North America festival circuit, wins top cinematography at Fantasia

At the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival, it takes the Short Film category’s 'Best Cinematography' award, with K-Arts AT Lab and VA Corporation winning a contest
Korea National University of Arts (hereafter, K-Arts) has proved its strength in convergence arts at North America’s biggest genre film festival, drawing overwhelming attention. The short film 'Tropic', produced by the K-Arts Convergence Arts Center Arc & Technology Lab , made headlines at the 30th...
The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

Bruce Lee’s screen comeback after 14 years, with Director Yuan Huaping of the legendary original comic drama at the helm and action star Wu Jing from Greater China starring as the lead.
Restoring the long-lost impact, a “real” action that thrilled the world A work titled “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert,” in which Hong Kong martial arts film legend and the master who designed action for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “The Matrix” takes the megaphone, is...