A Night That Defined K-Pop: Highlights from the 40th Golden Disc Awards β¨πΆ The Golden Disc Awards celebrated its 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion on January 10, held at the iconic Taipei Dome πΉπΌ—the first time a K-pop award show took place at this venue. Lasting nearly six hours, the ceremony felt less like a typical awards show and more like a grand celebration of K-pop’s history, present, and future ππ« At the heart of the night were three undeniable names: Jennie, G-Dragon, and Stray Kids, each claiming a Daesang and leaving a lasting mark on the stage. π Jennie’s Era, On Full Display https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/11929064 If one artist truly owned the night, it was Jennie. She took home Artist of the Year, along with multiple awards including Digital Song Bonsang for her solo track “like JENNIE”, another Digital Song Bonsang with BLACKPINK, and the Global Impact Award (With Prism) π In total, Jennie became a four-time winner—an unforgettable achievement. Her reactions were genuine and charming. When BLACKPINK’s name was announced, she laughed in surprise and asked if the members were watching, instantly lighting up the venue π Accepting the Artist Award, Jennie reflected on receiving such a meaningful honor during her 10th debut anniversary year, thanking her team, dancers, family, and fans for standing by her journey. Her performance sealed the moment. With “Filter” and “like JENNIE”, Jennie delivered a powerful yet refined stage—confident choreography, steady live vocals, and undeniable presence π₯π€ It wasn’t just a performance; it was a statement of who Jennie is as an artist today. π§ G-Dragon’s Digital Crown and a BIGBANG Promise https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2099086 The Digital Song Daesang went to G-Dragon for “HOME SWEET HOME” (feat. Taeyang & Daesung). In his speech, he congratulated the awards on their 40th anniversary and shared that this was his first major win of the year—before casually dropping a line that thrilled fans worldwide: BIGBANG is coming back ππ€ Just a few words were enough to send the crowd—and the internet—into excitement. πΏ Stray Kids Reach the Top with Album Daesang https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202601110912013?pt=nv Stray Kids received the Album Daesang, presented by actor Song Joong-ki. The group shared how they never imagined standing on stage to accept a grand prize, expressing heartfelt gratitude to their fans, STAY π«Ά What began as a goal to win a Bonsang turned into a career-defining moment. π€ Standout Wins and Rising Energy https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/11929022 Several artists shined throughout the night: β¨ IVE proved their influence with multiple wins, including Album Bonsang, Digital Song awards, and the Cosmopolitan Artist Award. β¨ ZEROBASEONE, ATEEZ, and NCT WISH each took home Album Bonsang trophies, reflecting the strength of today’s boy groups. β¨ Rookie honors went to Corties and ALLDAY PROJECT, marking promising new beginnings π± β¨ Best Performance awards were claimed by izna and TWS, highlighting the importance of stage power in K-pop. π€ BOYNEXTDOOR and the Future of K-Pop https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/490432 One of the most talked-about moments came from BOYNEXTDOOR, who won both the Digital Song Bonsang and the Naver AI Choice Award—selected through AI analysis of red-carpet presence and image πβ¨ The group shared plans for their first full album in 2026, calling it a “new beginning,” and hinted at upcoming releases and concerts, raising anticipation even higher. πΆ More Than an Awards Show From historic firsts at the Taipei Dome to emotional speeches and powerful stages, the 40th Golden Disc Awards felt like a snapshot of where K-pop stands today—and where it’s heading next. Still, when the final lights dimmed and the trophies were handed out, one message remained clear: π This was a night that belonged to Jennie—and a celebration that belonged to K-pop. #GoldenDiscAwards #40thGoldenDiscAwards #GDA2026 #Jennie #BLACKPINK #GDragon #BIGBANG #StrayKids #KpopAwards #KpopNews #KpopHighlights #TaipeiDome #ArtistOfTheYear #AlbumDaesang #DigitalSongDaesang #JennieSolo #LikeJennie #HomeSweetHome #StrayKidsAlbum #IVE #BOYNEXTDOOR #NaverAIChoice #KpopPerformance #KpopStage #GlobalImpact #KpopBlog #KoreanMusic #Hallyu
