BLACKPINK receives the ‘Okgwan Order (Jade Crown) of Cultural Merit’ at the 2026 Korean Popular Cultural and Arts Awards for their contributions to Korean culture and art.
BLACKPINK makes HERSTORY today as the FIRST K-POP GROUP to receive the Okgwan (Jade Crown) Order of Cultural Merit, with all four members being honored at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
— It is the HIGHEST grade ever awarded to a K-pop group.
BLACKPINK makes history as the FIRST K-pop group to receive the prestigious Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the highest grade of this honor ever awarded to a K-pop group.
BLACKPINK members JENNIE, ROSÉ, LISA, and JISOO will each be awarded the Okgwan (Jade Crown) Order of Cultural Merit at the 2026 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards in recognition of their contributions to the global K-pop phenomenon.
— The Okgwan is the HIGHEST grade ever awarded to a K-pop group, making BLACKPINK the FIRST K-pop Group to receive this distinction. It is also one of the HIGHEST state honor South Korea bestows for contributions to popular culture, conferred in the President’s name. The award recognizes their significant contributions to the development of Korean culture and the arts.
Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa will each receive the 4th-class Okgwan (Jade Crown) Order of Cultural Merit at the 2026 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, recognizing their contributions to Korean culture and global music.