Overview of the 39th Golden Disc Awards

The highly anticipated 39th Golden Disc Awards have officially concluded, celebrating the crème de la crème of the music industry! On January 5, the second night of this prestigious ceremony took place at the PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, Japan. While fans eagerly awaited a live broadcast, circumstances following the tragic Jeju Air Plane Crash led to a pre-recorded event set to air on January 7 at 1:20 a.m. KST.

While the first night highlighted the top digital song releases from 2024, the second night shifted focus to honor remarkable achievements in physical album releases.

Standout Winners

The standout winner of the evening was SEVENTEEN, who took home the coveted Daesang (Grand Prize) for Album of the Year with their sensational work, "SPILL THE FEELS." This follows a stellar victory for aespa the night before, who won the Daesang for Digital Song of the Year with their hit "Supernova."

Eligibility and Competition

Eligible albums for this year's awards included releases from early November 2023 to early November 2024. The competition was fierce, but the talents won out in the end.

Winners from Day 2

Here’s a rundown of the winners from Day 2:

- **Album of the Year (Daesang):** SEVENTEEN

- **Best Album (Bonsang):** aespa, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, (G)I-DLE, IVE, NCT DREAM, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, ZEROBASEONE

- **Global K-Pop Artist:** ENHYPEN, IVE

- **Rookie of the Year:** BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH

- **Best Solo Artist:** (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi

- **Fans’ Choice:** ENHYPEN

- **Best Producer:** Han Sung Soo

Conclusion

The energy in the air was electric, with fans celebrating their favorite artists and each deserving winner. Congratulations to all the artists and producers who shone brightly at this year's Golden Disc Awards!

Stay tuned for performances and highlights from this unforgettable event, as well as the full list of winners from Day 1 and more updates from the world of K-Pop!