Pop group TVXQ of South Korea received a recognition award for their contribution to the pop culture industry.
On 20th January4PM at Yeouido, Seoul, TVXQ was given a recognition award by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism during the 17th meeting of the Korea Entertainment Producers Association.
KOFICE (Korean Foundation of International Cultural Exchange) and KEPA (Korea Entertainment Producers Association) selects one singer in the pop culture industry to merit this award. Since TVXQ cannot be present to receive their award SMEntertainment agency sent a representative to accept the award for them.
Organizers said, “TVXQ’s commitment and passion greatly contributed to the development of the Popular Culture Industry, so this recognition award is being given.”
Chairman of KOFICE Shin Hyun-Taek added, “They are the era of the Korean Wave. Despite the difficulties in the economy they were able to sell-out. Acknowledging online users did not stop them from getting the Golden Disk Award and the other Korean Music Awards just recently.”
Meanwhile, the CEO heads of the Korean Entertainment Industry SM-JYP-YG-Star Empires each received a plaque of recognition from the KOCCA (Korea Culture and Content Agency).
Source: rinny@asiae.co.kr + DNBN
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