K-pop's hip-hop star couple Tiger JK and Yoon Mi-rae have received the 2024 Trailblazer Award of Achievement from the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) for their contribution to promoting Korean culture globally, their agency said Thursday. Feel Ghood Music said the icons of Korean hip-hop received the trophy at a ceremony held in New York on April 17 (U.S. time). The annual award honors individuals who have contributed to the development of the Korean community by elevating the status of Korean content worldwide. The couple also performed hit songs, such as "Angel," "I Want You" and "Monster," on the stage. "I was a little embarrassed to receive an award from people who have done so much good and was motivated to meet many people who are our fans and hear good words," Tiger JK said after receiving the prize. "I think this event will be a great help for us to create more wonderful things in the future." Yoon said, "I'm very grateful and happy to receive this honorable award ... I'm also a littl e surprised and honored, particularly because this prize recognizes individuals with global influence." Among the previous recipients of the award are Korean actors Yoo Teo, Lee Jung-jae and Youn Yuh-jung. Source: Yonhap News Agency