Highlights from the 40th Golden Disc Awards: Winners, Performances, and Celebrations
The 40th Golden Disc Awards took place on January 10 at the Taipei Dome in Taipei, Taiwan, with Sung Si-kyung and Moon Ga-young as the hosts. The awards recognize outstanding South Korean music released between November 2024 and November 2025, with winners selected by judges and fan votes.
The judging criteria for the 40th Golden Disc Awards cover various aspects of music excellence, including album quality, digital song performance, artist popularity, and overall impact. The winners of the awards span different categories, such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Album, Best Digital Song, and more.
Notable winners at the 40th Golden Disc Awards include Stray Kids for Album of the Year with "KARMA," G-Dragon for Song of the Year with "HOME SWEET HOME," and BLACKPINK's Jennie for Artist of the Year. Other categories like Rookie Artist of the Year, Most Popular Artist Award, Best Performance, Best Group, and special awards like Naver AI Choice and Global Impact Award were also presented.
The event featured a diverse setlist of performances by various artists, showcasing their talent and creativity on stage. Fans and netizens have been celebrating the achievements of the winners at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, recognizing their contributions to the South Korean music industry.