Yoo Jae-suk to Receive Cultural Medal 35 Years After His Debut

Yoo Jae-suk is set to receive an Order of Cultural Merit at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on October 29. Photo: TenAsia DB via TenAsia

 

Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk is set to receive a cultural medal at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on October 29.

The honor comes 35 years after Yoo made his entertainment industry debut and represents the highest level of recognition presented at the annual awards.

Netizen Reactions

The sampled discussion was overwhelmingly celebratory, with many commenters congratulating Yoo Jae-suk and expressing surprise that he had not already received the honor.

1. Congratulations, Yoo-neu!

2. Wait, he’s only getting it now??? I thought he’d already received one. Congrats, congrats!

3. I was honestly wondering why he still hadn’t received it... They’re finally recognizing him as a national treasure! The person from the pharmacy story on Whenever Possible must be so happy!! Huge congratulations, Yoo-neu!!

4. I’d been wondering why he still hadn’t received one... They’re finally recognizing him as a national treasure! The person from the pharmacy story on Whenever Possible must be so happy!! Huge congratulations, Yoo-neu!!

5. It feels a little overdue, but huge congratulations, and I... I... love you!!!

6. It’s actually more surprising that he still hadn’t received it ㅋㅋㅋ Give it to him already!!

7. Yoo-neu-nim ♥♥

8. Yoo-neu ㅠㅠ Congrats, congrats.

9. Congratulations, Yoo-neu!!!

10. Congrats, congrats, Yoo-neu!

Source: TheQoo