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Central Michigan University sophomore Durral “Phat Phat” Brooks dribbles the ball across the court while looking for a player to pass to during a basketball game against Northern Illinois University in McGuirk arena on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (CM-Life | Claire Vachon)

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.