Kim Soo Hyun, Go Min Si, and More Shine at the 2024 NEWSIS K-EXPO Awards

The 2024 NEWSIS K-EXPO, held on August 22 in Seoul, celebrated significant contributors to K-culture over the past year. Sponsored by several esteemed organizations, including Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the event honored individuals who made notable impacts.

Here are the winners:

Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award: Kim Soo Hyun for tvN’s “Queen of Tears”

Seoul Mayor Award: Go Min Si for Netflix’s “Sweet Home” Seasons 1-3

National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee’s Chairman Award: Byun Yo Han for Disney+’s “Uncle Samsik,” and Kim Hye Yoon for tvN’s “Lovely Runner”

Seoul Metropolitan Council’s Chairman Award: H1-KEY, PLAVE

Seoul Tourism Organization’s President Award: Chae Jong Hyeop for TBS’s “Eye Love You” and tvN’s “Serendipity’s Embrace,” and WJSN’s Bona for TVING’s “Pyramid Game”

Korea Creative Content Agency Award: MODHAUS’s CEO Jaden Jeong (Jeong Byeong Gi) for producing tripleS

Hallyu Special Award: Big Ocean