39th Golden Disc Awards Celebrates Excellence in the Music Industry

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The 39th Golden Disc Awards, one of South Korea’s most prestigious music ceremonies, took place on January 4, 2025, honoring artists who have made outstanding achievements in the music industry.

Song of the Year
aespa took home the highest honor, winning the Digital Daesang for their track "Supernova."

Best Digital Song
The following artists were recognized for their exceptional digital songs

• (G)I-dle – "Fate"

• Bibi – "Bam Yang Gang"

• Day6 – "Welcome to the Show"

• Illit – "Magnetic"

• IU – "Love Wins All"

• Ive – "Heya"

• NewJeans – "How Sweet"

• Taeyeon – "To. X"

• TWS – "Plot Twist"

Album of the Year
Seventeen's "Spill the Feels" was honored as Album of the Year

Best Album
The following albums were recognized for their excellence

• (G)I-dle – "2”

• aespa – "Armageddon"

• Ateez – "The World EP.Fin: Will"

• Enhypen – "Romance: Untold"

• Ive – "Ive Switch"

• NCT Dream – "Dream()scape"

• Stray Kids – "Ate"

• Tomorrow X Together – "The Star Chapter: Sanctuary"

• Zerobaseone – "You Had Me at Hello"
  
  

Special Awards

Golden Disc Most Popular Artist Award
Le Sserafim was honored with this award due to their immense popularity.

Golden Honorable Choice
The late Shin Hae-chul was posthumously awarded this special recognition.

Cosmopolitan Artist of the Year
NewJeans was awarded for their artistic contributions to the music scene.

Global K-pop Artist
Enhypen was recognized for their global influence and success.

Next Generation Artist
Kiss of Life was acknowledged for their potential in the music industry.

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