Few award shows carry the historical weight and industry authority of the Golden Disc Awards. Since their launch in 1986, the ceremony has served as one of South Korea’s most prestigious benchmarks of musical success, often referred to as the “Korean Grammys.” The awards’ criteria are built on several factors, balancing sales data, chart performance, and professional evaluation. Over nearly four decades, the show has chronicled the rise, evolution, and global expansion of K-pop.
Among its many milestones, one metric continues to stand out year after year: which artists have won the most Golden Disc Awards in history. At the top of that list stands BTS, whose unprecedented 31 wins reflect not only record-breaking sales but also their role in pushing K-pop onto the global stage. As of 2026, no other K-pop act comes close to the Big Hit–formed group. Behind them are Super Junior, EXO, and SEVENTEEN. Below, you can find the list of the most awarded artists in Golden Disc Awards history.
BTS: 31
Super Junior: 20
Exo: 18
SEVENTEEN: 17
Girls’ Generation: 15
CNBLUE: 15
Shinee: 13
TWICE: 12
Shin Seung-hun: 12
Beast: 12
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