G-Dragon makes history as the youngest Okwan Medal recipient at the 2025 Korea Grand Cultural Arts Awards; full list of honorees announced.

At the 2025 16th Korea Grand Cultural Arts Awards ceremony, held on October 23, 2025 at the National Theater in Seoul, actress Kim Hae-sook was awarded the Eungwan Medal, while G-Dragon received the Okwan Medal as the youngest recipient. Kim Hae-sook expressed gratitude, saying, “I am honored beyond words,” and pledged to continue as a warmer, more responsible actor. Lee Byung-hun and Jung Dong-hwan were honored with the Bogwan Medal, with Jung Dong-hwan remarking that the stage is a magical place where anything can happen and expressing thanks to those who brought him back to the stage. The Okwan Medal went to G-Dragon, voice actor Bae Han-sung, and the late comedian Jeon Yu-sung. G-Dragon reflected on his career, noting that he began pursuing his dream at a young age and has since achieved many milestones, adding that he looks forward to sharing future glory with his group, BIGBANG. He also smiled that he hopes the 40s will bring even greater things. Jeon Yu-sung had previously said that seniors should win so that juniors can too, and he passed away three days after making that remark. There were no Geumgwan Medal recipients this year. The 2025 winners’ list follows: Eungwan Medal — Kim Hae-sook, Lee Byung-hun, Jung Dong-hwan; Okwan Medal — G-Dragon, voice actor Bae Han-sung, Jeon Yu-sung (the late); Presidential Citation — Kim Mi-kyung, Lee Min-ho, Lee Jung-eun, Dongbangnews (Dongbang ShinKi), Seventeen, Rosé of Blackpink, voice actor Kim Eun-yeong; Prime Minister’s Citation — Kim Tae-ri, Kim Ji-won, Park Bo-young, Park Hae-jun, Ju Ji-hoon, ATEEZ, Twice, guitarist Choi Hee-seon; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation — Go Yoon-jung, Byun Woo-seok, Ji Chang-wook, Chu Young-woo, Rise, I-DLE, LE SSERAFIM, Zero Base One, comedian Lee Su-ji, Dance Crew Bebé. This year’s ceremony highlighted a broad slate of honorees across major categories, with the event marking another milestone in Korea’s cultural arts awards season.

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