Heo Kyung-hwan Wins Brand of the Year Award for Comedians
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- Heo Kyung-hwan received the comedian award at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards.
- The 24th annual ceremony took place at The Shilla Seoul hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.
- The awards select notable brands and figures through a nationwide consumer vote.
Heo Kyung-hwan was named the Brand of the Year in the comedian category at a ceremony in Seoul.
The 2026 Brand of the Year Awards took place on the first day of the month at The Shilla Seoul hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. Heo Kyung-hwan posed after receiving the honor.
Now in its 24th year, the awards are hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and organized by the Korea Consumer Forum and other groups. They select brands and public figures regarded as having stood out during the year through a nationwide consumer vote.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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