SEVENTEEN RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL AWARD

SEVENTEEN was honored with the Presidential Commendation at the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on the 23rd in Seoul. Though the group is on a world tour, members Jeonghan and Wonwoo attended the ceremony to accept the trophy. The two, currently fulfilling their military service, received necessary permission from the Military Manpower Administration to be present. Representing the group, Jeonghan and Wonwoo expressed their gratitude, saying, "We are even more grateful and honored to receive the Presidential Commendation on our 10th anniversary since debut." They thanked those who support K-pop and their fans, CARATs, promising to "continue to widely promote K-pop and contribute to the development of popular culture." The Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards is the highest government honor for popular culture artists who advance K-content globally. This recognition follows their Prime Minister's Commendation win in 2020, acknowledging their continuous efforts to strengthen K-pop's global status.