Kim Jong Kook is awarded for his excellent performance in the past year at the recently held '2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards' where he thanked 'Running Man' for making everything possible. 

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When receiving the Prime Minister's commendation, Kim Jong Kook stood on stage and said, "I am genuinely honored to have been awarded the Prime Minister's commendation. I think I?m able to receive this award due to continuous activities and hard work. I also thank the fans who have been supporting me for 20 years. I will continue to work hard in my activities." 

Congratulations, Kim Jong Kook!