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From global K-pop stars to rock pioneers and beloved television personalities, Korea is honoring generations of entertainers whose work has helped shape its popular culture, with BLACKPINK and the late singer Shin Hae-chul among this year’s recipients of the country’s highest government awards for the arts.

The late singer Shin Hae-chul, comedian Yoo Jae-suk, singer Han Young-ae and K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will be awarded national cultural merits Thursday in recognition of their contributions to South Korean pop culture.

BLACKPINK will reportedly receive honors at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards The ceremony takes place on October 29, 2026, in Seoul, but the honor has not been officially confirmed by YG Entertainment or the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has apologized to fans following the group’s 10th anniversary event, saying she was “deeply sorry” that the celebration may have left them feeling “even more alone.”

BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary was supposed to be a celebration of a decade at the top of K-pop. Instead, some longtime fans are asking how such a major milestone could feel so hastily put together.

The 10th-anniversary fan meeting for girl group BLACKPINK (BLACKPINK), held at the National Museum of Korea, has triggered a request for an audit by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

From left are K-pop girl group BLACKPINK members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé. The four gathered at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Saturday, for a meet-and-greet event celebrating the group’s 10th debut anniversary. Captured from Lisa’s Instagram

From left are K-pop girl group BLACKPINK members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé. The four gathered at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Saturday, for a meet-and-greet event celebrating the group’s 10th debut anniversary. Captured from Lisa’s Instagram

Girl group BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) gathered as a full unit for a live broadcast. With bright smiles, they apologized to fans for having disappointed them regarding preparations for the 10th-anniversary event.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie is all set to release her new song Less than a Lover on July 24, 2026 at 01:00 P.M. KST, through her self-founded company Odd Atelier (OA Entertainment). The track steps away from Jennie’s usual high-octane, choreography-driven releases, representing both a stylistic shift and a strategic test.