SEVENTEEN and aespa Dominate 39th Golden Disc Awards in Fukuoka
The 39th Golden Disc Awards concluded at the PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, with SEVENTEEN and aespa emerging as the top performers. The event, themed “Coexistence, Connection, and Expansion,” highlighted the dynamic landscape of K-pop in 2024.
Award Highlights, The Daesang Groups
SEVENTEEN secured the Album of the Year Daesang for the second consecutive year with their mini-album SPILL THE FEELS, marking a significant milestone in their 10th anniversary year. Simultaneously, aespa claimed the Digital Song of the Year Daesang, reinforcing their status as a digital powerhouse just four years after debut.
Major Award Winners
Top honors were distributed across multiple categories, with groups like Stray Kids, IVE, NCT DREAM, and ENHYPEN receiving significant recognition. Rookie groups ILLIT, TWS, BABYMONSTER, and NCT WISH were celebrated as the next generation of K-pop talent.
Special Recognitions
DAY6 received the Best Band Award, celebrating their decade-long contribution to Korean music. Crush won Best OST for his work in The Queen of Tears, while LE SSERAFIM claimed the Best Group Award. Yugi from (G)I-DLE was honored as Best Solo Artist.
Global Impact
The awards also highlighted K-pop’s international reach, with IVE and ENHYPEN receiving the Global K-pop Artist Award, and NewJeans earning the Cosmopolitan Artist Award.
Selection Process
Winners were determined through a comprehensive evaluation:
- 40% expert panel assessment
- 60% Circle Chart performance data
- Covering works released between November 2023 and November 2024
The 39th Golden Disc Awards demonstrated K-pop’s continued global influence and the industry’s capacity to nurture diverse musical talent.
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