What happened at the ceremony?

Actress Lee Young-ae attended the 16th Beautiful Artist Award ceremony on October 15 with her husband, Jung Ho-young, who is 75 years old. According to Star News, the couple's affectionate appearance together drew attention from attendees and media.

The ceremony was hosted by the Shin Young-kyun Arts & Culture Foundation, chaired by Shin Un-sik. Many celebrities attended the event.

Who won this year's awards?

| Category | Winner | |---|---| | Film (and Drama) Artist | Kim Mu-yeol, actor | | Performing Arts | Park Geun-hyung, actor | | Lifetime Achievement | Lee Seok-gi, cinematographer | | Good People | the late Ahn Sung-ki, actor | | Rookie Artist | Kim Do-young, director |

What is the Beautiful Artist Award?

The award was established in 2011, the year the Shin Young-kyun Arts & Culture Foundation was founded. It is given each year at year-end in categories including film, performing arts, lifetime achievement, good deeds, independent film, and rookie artists. Each category receives 20 million won, for a total of 100 million won. The performing arts category has expanded to cover theater, musicals, and other live performance.

The first ceremony awarded actress Kim Hye-ja a 100 million won prize. Over 16 ceremonies, more than 60 artists have received the honor.

For international fans

Lee Young-ae is one of South Korea's most recognized actresses, known for long-running dramas and films. Fans overseas who want to follow her work can check major streaming platforms for her titles, as availability varies by region.