Actor Yoo Hae-jin, whose personal protection measures were lifted, returns to daily life… set to receive Presidential Commendation [Star Issue]

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Actor Yoo Hae-jin has returned to his daily routine after recently receiving police personal protection due to attacks from certain groups over the film "The Assassin." Notably, it has been revealed that he will receive a Presidential Commendation at an event by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, drawing attention.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) and the Korea Creative Content Agency will hold the "2026 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards" ceremony on the 29th at the National Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul, conferring cultural medals and commendations on a total of 36 individuals (teams).

The "Popular Culture and Arts Award" is the most prestigious government award in the field of popular culture and arts, established to enhance the social standing and creative motivation of popular culture artists such as singers, actors, comedians, voice actors, broadcast writers, and performers, and to honor their contributions to the development of the popular culture and arts industry. It has been held for 17 consecutive years.

This year, a total of 36 individuals (teams) were selected as recipients, including 10 recipients of cultural medals, 7 Presidential Commendations (teams), 8 Prime Ministerial Commendations (teams), and 11 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministerial Commendations (teams).

In particular, actor Yoo Hae-jin has been selected as a recipient of the Presidential Commendation, drawing attention.

While protests from certain groups claiming that the film "The Assassin," released ahead of last Chuseok holiday, involved historical distortion were intense, an ultra-right group also held a rally in front of lead actor Yoo Hae-jin's residence. In response, Yoo Hae-jin's side requested police personal protection, and the police issued a smartwatch to Yoo Hae-jin, registered him in the 112th emergency system, and strengthened patrols around his home. Subsequently, the police lifted Yoo Hae-jin's personal protection measures in mid-month.

Since then, Yoo Hae-jin has appeared to return to his daily life. After canceling all film-related stage greetings and his attendance at the Busan International Film Festival, he is set to stand before cameras for the first time in a long while to receive the Presidential Commendation.

Meanwhile, at this year's ceremony, the late singer Shin Hae-chul will receive the Silver Crown Medal of Cultural Merit. The Bronze Crown Medal of Cultural Merit has been awarded to broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk, singer Han Young-ae, performance producer Park Myung-seong, voice actor Park Young-nam, and performer Shin Gwan-woong. BLACKPINK will receive the Blue Crown Medal of Cultural Merit.

Yoo Hae-jun was selected as a recipient of the Presidential Commendation along with director Jang Hang-jun of the film "The King's Warden," music supervisor Kang Seung-won, band Buwal, group Super Junior, actors Ryu Seung-ryong and So Ji-sub. The Prime Ministerial Commendation will be awarded to broadcaster Bae Mi-hyang, film director Yoon Ga-eun, singer Lee Ja-ram, vocalist and composer Lee Jae of the Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" OST, actors Yoo Seung-mok, Kim Go-eun, and Oh Jung-se, and sibling duo AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun.

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