The 40th Golden Disc Awards have officially unveiled the first wave of performers for the 2026 ceremony. Announced on November 26, the initial roster includes ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ENHYPEN, NCT WISH, IVE, izna, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, and ZO ZAZZ. These acts will take the stage at the Taipei Dome on January 10, 2026, marking the start of K-pop’s major awards season.
The reveal follows a surge of excitement surrounding this year’s nominations, which were announced on November 25 and highlight the standout releases from November 2024 through early November 2025.
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Among the top contenders is Aespa, who secured two nominations—Digital Song Division Bonsang for “Dirty Work” and Album Division Bonsang for Rich Man. BLACKPINK’s Jennie also continues her strong solo momentum with two nominations, including a Digital Song nod for “Like Jennie” and Album Division recognition for her debut project Ruby. Other acts scoring two nominations include IVE, who maintain their fourth-generation dominance, and SEVENTEEN, who remain one of K-pop’s most commercially successful groups. Hearts2Hearts and G-Dragon also made the multiple-nominee list.
The 40th Golden Disc Awards will be hosted by Sung Si Kyung and Mun Ka Young.
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