Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards 2023: NewJeans, THE BOYZ, and Stray Kids mark a memorable win

The 2023 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards honored various artists for their contributions to popular culture. The event, presented by the South Korean government, took place on October 21 and featured performances by Monika, 10CM, Chuu, and MeloMance. Notable awardees included Lee Mi Ja, who became the first pop musician to receive the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, and artists such as IVE, NewJeans, Stray Kids, Park Eun Bin, and Im Siwan who received prestigious commendations.