stray Kids, Blackpink’s Jennie, and G-Dragon Dominate 40th Golden Disc Awards
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A sweeping showcase of K-pop talent culminated at the 40th Golden Disc Awards in Taipei on January 10th, with Stray Kids, Blackpink’s Jennie, and G-Dragon emerging as the night’s biggest winners. The awards, a cornerstone of the Korean music industry, celebrated both established stars and rising artists, signaling continued global growth for the genre.
stray Kids Crowned Album Grand Prize Winners
The group Stray Kids took home the coveted Album Grand Prize for their critically acclaimed regular album, ‘KARMA.’ The group secured a total of two trophies,also receiving the Album Main award,solidifying their position as a leading force in the K-pop landscape. According to reports, the ceremony at Taipei Dome was a resounding success, drawing excited fans from across the region.
Jennie Shines with artist Grand Prize and Four Total Awards
Blackpink’s Jennie captivated audiences and critics alike, earning the prestigious Artist Grand Prize. The multi-talented artist amassed an impressive four trophies including two awards at the Digital Music awards and the Global Impact Award with Prism. “Jennie’s consistent success demonstrates her enduring appeal and influence within the global music scene,” one analyst noted.
G-Dragon’s Continued Reign and Rising stars Recognized
Veteran artist G-Dragon continued to demonstrate his enduring influence, securing three awards: the Digital music Grand Prize, the Digital Music Main Award, and the Album Main Award.The awards recognize his continued innovation and contribution to the genre.
The Golden Disc Awards also spotlighted emerging talent, with the Rookie Award presented to the dynamic duo All Day Project and Cortis. The Popularity Award was jointly awarded to Jin of the globally renowned group BTS and Hearts to Hearts,reflecting their dedicated fanbases.
Full List of Golden Disc Award Winners
Here’s a extensive breakdown of the winners by category:
- Album Grand Prize = Stray Kids
- Digital music Grand Prize = G-Dragon
- Artist Grand Prize = Jennie
- Album Main Award = NCT Wish, ATEEZ, Ive, Rise, Stray Kids, G-Dragon, Zero Base One, Tomorrow by Together, Seventeen, Enhyphene
- Digital Music Main Award = Boy Next Door, Le Seraphim, All day Project, Rosé, Jennie, blackpink, Joe Jazz, Aespa, Ive, G-Dragon
- Rookie Award = All Day Project, Cortis
- Golden Disc Upbeat Popularity award = Jin, Hearts to Hearts
- Golden Choice = Ark, Close Your Eyes
- Next Generation = Kiki
- cosmopolitan Artist Award = Ive
- global Impact Award with Prism = Jennie
- Best Performance = Izuna, Tours
- Best Group = Monsta X
- Naver AI Choice = Boynextdoor
The 40th Golden Disc Awards underscored the dynamism and global reach of K-pop, celebrating both established icons and the next generation of artists poised to shape the future of the genre.
