Producer Jang Si-won won the Presidential Commendation at the "2024 Korea Content Awards."
Producer Jang Si-won, who directed JTBC's entertainment program "The Greatest Baseball," won the Presidential Commendation for the Development of the Broadcasting and Video Industry at the "2024 Korea Content Awards" held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 11th.
The Korea Content Awards, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency, will be awarded to organizations or individuals who have contributed to the development of the domestic content industry. Producer Jang Si-won was named in the broadcasting and video industry development merit category.
Producer Jang Si-won was recognized for his contribution to the creation of fandom culture and leading the syndrome of sports entertainment programs by re-examining the fighting spirit of baseball players.
"The Greatest Baseball," which first aired in 2022, gained popularity from viewers, providing the authenticity of legendary players and amateur players who made a mark in professional baseball history. In particular, this season, it has established itself as a representative JTBC entertainment show by delivering behind-the-scenes stories that have not been seen in existing sports broadcasts.
"The Greatest Baseball" airs every Monday at 10:30 p.m.
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