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“Hello, this is #JENNIE. I’m truly honored to receive the Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has always supported us. Although I’m sad that I couldn’t attend the ceremony in person, I’ll continue to repay your love and support with great music and performances in the future. Thank you so much!”

#JISOO: Hello, this week on the 17th, we are honored to receive such a meaningful award at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards. Although I couldn’t attend in person, I would like to express my gratitude and love to our fans who are always by our side, everyone who has supported us, and our BLACKPINK members as well. I will continue to work hard to show you an even better side of myself. Thank you! ❤️

Hello, this is #ROSÉ from BLACKPINK. I feel truly honored and grateful to receive such a meaningful cultural award. I really wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to all the fans who have loved BLACKPINK’s music for so many years and to everyone who has made this possible. I will continue to work hard to become an artist who brings joy and moves people through my music. Thank you! ❤️

Hello, this is #LISA. We are truly happy and honored to receive this meaningful Cultural Merit Order at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards. We sincerely thank all the fans who love our music and performances, as well as all the staff members who have worked alongside us. We will continue to repay your love and support with great music and performances. Thank you. ❤️

#BLACKPINK makes history as the FIRST K-pop group to be awarded the prestigious Okgwan (Jade Crown) Order of Cultural Merit at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards! 👑