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Actor Yoo Hae-jin is set to receive a Presidential Commendation. He had recently received personal protection due to controversy surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)," and he maintained his seat with a heavy expression on this day.
Yoo Hae-jin attended the "2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards Ceremony" held at the Haerom Theater of the National Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 29th.
Dressed in a neat suit, Yoo Hae-jin appeared at the ceremony with a notably somber expression.
Even after taking his seat in the audience, Yoo Hae-jin has a face completely devoid of smiles, creating a somewhat serious and solemn atmosphere.
Yoo Hae-jin was selected as a recipient of the Presidential Commendation at the "2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards." The Popular Culture and Arts Award is a government honor that commemorates the contributions of those who have contributed to the development of the popular culture and arts industry. This year's Presidential Commendation recipients include Yoo Hae-jin, director Jang Hang-jun of the film "The King's Warden," music supervisor Kang Seung-won, the band Buwal (Revival), the group Super Junior, and actors Ryu Seung-ryong and So Ji-sub.
Attention is focused on Yoo Hae-jin attending the ceremony to receive the Presidential Commendation, after he had received personal protection due to recent controversy surrounding the film "The Assassin."
Meanwhile, some groups have protested the film "The Assassin," released on September 23 last month, claiming it distorts history, and far-right groups also held a rally in front of lead actor Yoo Hae-jin's home. In response, Yoo Hae-jin's side requested personal protection from the police, and the police issued a smartwatch to Yoo Hae-jin, registered him in the 112th emergency system, and strengthened patrols around his residence. The police lifted the personal protection measures in mid-October this month.
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