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Golden Disc Awards 2026: K-Pop Wins Big
The 40th Golden Disc Awards happened in Taiwan on January 10, 2026.
Jennie won Artist of the Year, Stray Kids won Album of the Year, and G-Dragon won Song of the Year.
Many famous K-pop groups performed, and fans voted for their favorites.
The event was watched live around the world.
Additionally, the song 'Golden' from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
This song, sung by EJAE, REI AMI, and Audrey Nuna, became the first female K-pop song to reach No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The film KPop Demon Hunters is a huge success, with over 500 million views on Netflix and multiple award nominations.
The 40th Golden Disc Awards took place at Taipei Dome on January 10, 2026, celebrating K-pop talent.
Jennie was crowned Artist of the Year, Stray Kids won Album of the Year, and G-Dragon won Song of the Year.
The ceremony featured performances from 18 K-pop acts, including Stray Kids, Monsta X, Jennie, and IVE.
Hosts included veteran singer Sung Si Kyung and actress Mun Ka Young, with awards presented by popular actors.
The event was broadcast internationally, allowing global fans to watch live via various platforms.
- Who
- Jennie, Stray Kids, G-Dragon, EJAE, REI AMI, Audrey Nuna, and other K-pop artists
- What
- 40th Golden Disc Awards and the success of 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters
- Where
- Taipei Dome, Taiwan
- When
- January 10, 2026
- Why
- To honor outstanding achievements in K-pop music and celebrate the global impact of K-pop
K-Pop Industry
General Music Industry
Global Reach
K-Pop Industry
K-Pop's international success is evident through the Golden Disc Awards and the success of 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters.
General Music Industry
The general music industry also celebrates global hits, as seen in the diverse nominations for the Golden Globe Awards.
Key facts
- Event
- 40th Golden Disc Awards
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Location
- Taipei Dome, Taiwan
- Hosts
- Sung Si Kyung, Mun Ka Young
- Artist of the Year
- Jennie
- Album of the Year
- Stray Kids - KARMA
- Song of the Year
- G-Dragon - HOME SWEET HOME
- Rookie Artist of the Year
- ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS
- Golden Globe Best Original Song
- Golden from KPop Demon Hunters
- Billboard Hot 100 Top Spot
- 6 weeks
- Billboard Global 200 Top Spot
- 10 weeks
- KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Certification
- Double Platinum
- Netflix Views
- Over 500 million
Quotes
EJAE
Singer and songwriter, and one of the vocalists for the song 'Golden' from the film 'KPop Demon Hunters'.
“I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fulfill one dream. To become a KPop Idol. And I was rejected. And disappointed that my voice wasn't good enough. And so I had leaned on songs and music to get through it. So, now I’m here as a singer and a songwriter.”
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