BLACKPINK To Receive Special Honour For Contribution To Korean Pop Culture. They Deserve It!
BLACKPINK members Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo will receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
BLACKPINK is one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world, and its success speaks for itself. From hit songs and group performances to solo projects, Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo continue to make headlines across the globe. Now, as the group celebrates 10 years in the music industry, the four members are set to receive a major honour from South Korea for their contribution to music and culture. Read on to know more!
BLACKPINK To Receive A Major Honour At The Korean Popular Culture And Arts Awards
BLACKPINK members Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo will receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards. The award recognises their success around the world and their role in making K-pop popular among international audiences.
#JISOO, #JENNIE, #ROSÉ, and #LISA’s acceptance speech for #BLACKPINK’s recognition with the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards. https://t.co/teWBXuMDcE
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) October 29, 2026
The ceremony will take place at the National Theatre of Korea in central Seoul on Thursday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency are organising the event. A total of 36 individuals and groups will be recognised for their work in the entertainment industry.
Other recipients include Super Junior, actors Yoo Hae-jin, So Ji-sub, Ryu Seung-ryong and Kim Go-eun, composer EJAE, sibling duo AKMU, and rock band Boohwal. The culture minister’s commendations will also recognise choreographer Lia Kim, actor Lim Ji-yeon, girl group NMIXX, boy band ENHYPEN, and several other entertainment industry figures.
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For the unversed, BLACKPINK made its debut on August 8, 2016, and officially completed 10 years as a group in August 2026. Over the years, the members have built a strong fan base across countries and made their mark through both group releases and solo music. This latest honour adds another achievement to their journey.
Congratulations to all of them!
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First Published: October 29, 2026 6:06 PM
