40th Golden Disc Awards 2026: K-Pop Winners & Highlights | Quick Digest
The 40th Golden Disc Awards took place on January 10, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan, honoring top K-pop acts. BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé, ATEEZ, and rookie group CORTIS were among the key winners and performers at the prestigious event.
The 40th Golden Disc Awards were held on January 10, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan.
BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé secured individual Digital Song Bonsang awards.
ATEEZ received an Album Division Bonsang for their work.
Rookie group CORTIS was recognized with a Rookie Artist of the Year award.
The event introduced a new Artist Daesang, making it three Grand Prizes in total.
Other notable winners included LE SSERAFIM, IVE, and Stray Kids.
The 40th Golden Disc Awards, one of South Korea's most prestigious annual music award ceremonies, took place on January 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taipei, Taiwan. The event celebrated outstanding achievements in K-pop music released between early November 2024 and early November 2025.
The ceremony saw a star-studded lineup of K-pop artists, with many taking home significant honors. BLACKPINK members Jennie and Rosé received individual Digital Song Division Bonsang (Main Awards) for "Like JENNIE" and "toxic till the end" respectively, while BLACKPINK also secured a Digital Song Bonsang for "JUMP". Boy group ATEEZ was among the recipients of an Album Division Bonsang for their album "Golden Hour: Part 2".
A notable highlight was the recognition of new talents, with rookie boy band CORTIS earning the Rookie Artist of the Year award. CORTIS also delivered an electrifying performance at the event. Other Digital Song Division Bonsang winners included aespa for "Dirty Work
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