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Blackpink receives highest Korean culture merit, 1st for K-pop girl group

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🗓️ Oct 30, 2026, 1:34 AM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 2 views💬 0

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1Blackpink became the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Culture Merit, YG Entertainment announced Friday.
2The group was honored at the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards, held in Seoul on Thursday.
3Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touris

Blackpink receives highest Korean culture merit, 1st for K-pop girl group

Blackpink × About group BLACKPINK BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time! Tap again to view profile → Close became the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Culture Merit, YG Entertainment announced Friday. The group was honored at the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards, held in Seoul on Thursday. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it marks the highest government recognition for cultural achievements in Korea. The four members expressed their appreciation through the label, thanking everyone and their fans, promising to continue striving to cons

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BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time!

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