[UPDATE] Kim Jiwon is nominated in the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is publicly disclosing the recommended candidates for the 2025 Award for Contributions to the Development of Popular Culture and Arts, as attached, in order to gather public opinion to be used as reference material for the official review process. If you have any opinions, please submit them by September 2, 2025.
Major Achievements of the 2025 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards Nominees
Kim Ji Won 김지원
HighZium Studio (Actress)
- Debuted in 2010 through a commercial and began a full-fledged acting career in 2011 with the MBC sitcom High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged.
- She gained attention in 2013 for her first villain role "Yoo Rachel" in the drama The Heirs. She also received praises for her roles in the dramas Descendants of the Sun (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), and My Liberation Notes (2022).
- As of its finale, Queen of Tears recorded a cumulative 373.2 million viewing hours on Netflix, ranking in the Netflix Top 10 in 69 countries (including both English and non-English content) and #1 in 25 countries.
- Representative works: Films Horror Stories 1 & 2, One Sunny Day, Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead, Drama High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged, What's Up, To the Beautiful You, Waiting for Love, The Heirs, Gap-dong, Descendants of the Sun, Fight for My Way, Mr. Sunshine, Arthdal Chronicles, Lovestruck in the City, My Liberation Notes, Queen of Tears
Planned Award Levels:
Order of Cultural Merit, Presidential Commendation, Prime Minister's Commendation
(Final number of awards is under discussion)
Verification Method:
In accordance with the Government Award Guidelines, candidates will be disclosed and public opinions collected through the Ministry's website and the official honors portal.
Subjects of Public Verification:
32 individuals/organizations recommended for government awards
(Refer to the attached list and summary of achievements)
Public Verification Period:
August 18, 2025 – September 2, 2025 (16 days)
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[Column] Is ‘Knock Off’ Postponement Really the Answer?
Should we stop at controversy, or move forward with principles?
Disney+’s original series Knock Off has been put on hold following controversy surrounding one of its cast members. For the platform, the risk of public backlash and declining revenue is a harsh reality. But is this choice truly the safest path forward? That question needs to be asked again. The simple formula of “stop when there’s controversy” may help avoid today’s storm, but it erodes tomorrow’s trust. And if this controversy later turns out to be false, this postponement will be remembered as “a decision that halted a creative work based on false perceptions.” That responsibility will weigh directly on the platform’s reputation.
A matter of distribution, not judgment
The facts are decided through legal proceedings. The platform is not a judge. Its role is that of a distributor—deciding what, how, and under what conditions to present content to viewers. The current postponement gives the impression of a verdict already being rendered. In contrast, a conditional or responsibility-based release (such as prior disclaimers or limited promotion) could serve as a declaration of neutrality “we will remain impartial until the facts are confirmed.”
The ripple of controversy, the crack of distrust
Controversies often flare up in the moment but fade quickly. However, indefinite postponements linger far longer. The perception that “this is a platform that can cancel releases at any moment” becomes etched into the minds of investors, production partners, and viewers alike. More dangerous than short-term backlash is the structural cost of unpredictability.
If proven false, postponement does more damage
There is always the chance that a controversy could turn out to be baseless. If that happens, two things remain: the lost expectations caused by broadcast delays and the opportunity costs borne by the production team, along with the framing of an overreaction, “a work buried in response to unverified allegations.” By contrast, a conditional release leaves a record that the platform “did not hide the work but managed it responsibly” once the truth is revealed.
Release as a method of accountability, not acceptance
Releasing a work does not mean endorsing the controversy. Platforms can manage social impact through measures like advance notice, adjusting the intensity of promotions, and open communication afterward. This isn’t about protecting an individual, but about demonstrating a stance of not concealing controversy while distributing responsibly.
A choice that sets precedent
Knock Off is not just a single work; it sets a precedent for similar cases that will inevitably arise in the future. If the platform ends it here with a postponement, it will likely repeat the same response again. But if it presents a responsible release model this time, the content industry ecosystem can shift from the formula of “controversy = postponement” to a new standard of “controversy = responsible release.” This also serves as a safety net that protects the continuity of creative labor and contractual obligations.
Not “someday,” but “how”
“Let’s wait a little longer” sounds appealing. But in reality, it is nearly impossible to find a point where controversy fully subsides. Waiting doesn’t mend wounds, it erodes. What remains is the evaporation of anticipation, the withdrawal of partners, and policy uncertainty. In contrast, a responsible release means the platform itself takes control of trust, even if it must endure short-term waves. Choosing to stand by principles and release content despite controversy may well be the more realistic answer for the platform’s future.
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You didn’t confirm but you implied. You didn’t lie but you led people there. That’s not journalism, that’s tabloid gossip dressed as media.
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THE FINAL BLOW
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[ENG] ‘Queen of Tears’ Kim Jiwon Tops DCTrend Film and Drama Rankings
In the film and drama category, Kim Jiwon has taken first place with overwhelming support from fans.
The voting took place exclusively on August 21 (from 12:00am to 11:59pm) through DCTrend’s popularity poll, and the results were announced based on the day’s tallies.
A leap from 6th place to 1st
On August 21, Kim Jiwon claimed the top spot in DCTrend’s film and drama actress popularity poll with 166,493 votes. Rising sharply from 6th place the previous day to 1st place in just one day, her surge drew attention. Last year, she received immense love for her role as third-generation chaebol Hong Haein in tvN’s Queen of Tears. She is set to return in SBS’s upcoming drama Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia, where she will play the role of genius surgeon Gye Soojeong. Fans’ expectations are running high as Kim Jiwon continues to showcase new charms in every project.
Go Ara takes 2nd with a solid filmography
Go Ara secured 2nd place with 152,597 votes. She has expanded her acting spectrum by portraying a wide range of characters in major dramas such as Reply 1994, You’re Surrounded, and Miss Hammurabi. The trust she has built through steady work has once again translated into strong fan support in this poll.
Fierce competition at the top
In 3rd place was Kim Hyeyoon with 138,361 votes, followed by Lee Seyoung in 4th (112,949 votes) and Jung Somin in 5th (111,206 votes).
From 6th to 10th place were ranked: Seo Hyunjin, Jung Eunji, Park Minyoung, Park Shinhye, and Moon Gayoung.
An increasingly heated competition among fandoms
This result, highlighting Kim Jiwon’s explosive rise and Go Ara’s stable fan support, reflects the clear trends of different generations of actress fandoms. With Kim Jiwon gearing up for her next project and Go Ara consistently presenting diverse characters, their head-to-head presence is expected to intensify fan competition in the drama market even further.
By Seo Hae | SR Times
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Kenapa sih sama pengadilan
Dia udah dapat vonis aja masih bisa wara wiri di platform yg jadi tempat dia fitnah orang
Kenapa gak diblokir atau dilarang live atau diambil alih itu akun sama pengadilan? Heran
It seems that some advertisers were waiting for Soohyun to offer an apology and admit to a mistake he didn’t commit, just so they could all attack him. Is that really what they want from him?
Everything Soohyun did was honest and legal, so why weren’t they satisfied with his stance?
Notice that they said the controversy itself doesn’t matter to them; what matters is how Soohyun handled it!
It seems they are aware of his innocence, yet they blame him for his approach, ignoring the core issue: Gaseyun and his false accusations. If this core were mentioned, lawyer LKB would expose the falsity of Gaseyun’s claims with evidence.
The judges indicated that ongoing criminal cases related to Gaseyun’s claims could be referred to when evaluating this case, with proceedings to continue in the next session.
Consequently, these advertisers will be forced, whether they like it or not, to return their focus to the heart of the controversy: Gaseyun and his false accusations, and here their argument collapses.
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#김수현
Dari sidang pertama terungkap jelas:
Frombio sadar tuduhan pribadi ke Kim Soohyun nggak bisa dibuktikan.
Sekarang arah serangan mereka dialihin ke agensi, katanya salah menangani isu pasca rumor muncul.
Padahal kontrak diputus karena gosip palsu yang bukan salah Soohyun.
Strategi mereka cuma cari alasan buat nutupin kerugian brand!
Doa gueee jahat sih buat lu frombio kali ini emang anjeng tolol, cari2 celah mulu goblok ih makanya jangan fomo gilak🖕🏻
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