The 39th Golden Disc Awards, held on January 4-5, 2025, celebrated outstanding achievements in the Korean music industry. Prominent groups such as ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, and LE SSERAFIM were among the night's top honorees.
The event was marked by performances from leading K-pop groups, including DAY6, ILLIT, and aespa, who captivated the audience with their dynamic stage presence.
In light of the recent Jeju Air tragedy, the organizers decided to pre-record the ceremony out of respect for the victims and their families. The pre-recorded segments of the 2025 Golden Disc Awards are scheduled to be broadcast on JTBC as follows:
- Digital Song Division: January 6, 2025, at 12:00 AM KST
- Album Division: January 7, 2025, at 1:20 AM KST
The 39th Golden Disc Awards top honorees
The 39th Golden Disc Awards highlighted the dynamic and evolving landscape of K-pop, honoring both established artists and emerging talents. The event showcased the industry's diversity and the global impact of Korean music.
Below is a comprehensive list of winners across various categories:
1) 39th Golden Disc Awards Digital Song Division —
Digital Song of the Year (Daesang): Supernova by aespa
Digital Song Bonsang:
- Supernova by aespa
- HEYA by IVE
- FATE by (G)I-DLE
- Magnetic by ILLIT
- plot twist by TWS
- How Sweet by NewJeans
- Welcome to the Show by DAY6
- Bam Yang Gang by BIBI
- Love wins all by IU
- To. X by Taeyeon
2) 39th Golden Disc Awards Album Division —
Album of the Year (Daesang):
- SPILL THE FEELS by SEVENTEEN
Album Bonsang:
- SPILL THE FEELS by SEVENTEEN
- 2 by (G)I-DLE
- IVE SWITCH by IVE
- Armageddon by aespa
- DREAM()SCAPE by NCT DREAM
- The World EP.Fin: Will by ATEEZ
- Romance: Untold by ENHYPEN
- ATE by Stray Kids
- The Star Chapter: Sanctuary by TXT
- You Had Me at Hello by ZEROBASEONE
3) Rookie Artist of the Year —
- ILLIT
- NCT WISH
- TWS
4) Popularity Awards —
Most Popular Artist – Female: LE SSERAFIM
Most Popular Artist – Male: PLAVE
5) Special Awards —
Best Band: DAY6
Best Group: LE SSERAFIM
Best OST: Love You with All My Heart by Crush (from Queen of Tears)
Best Solo Artist: Yuqi of (G)I-DLE
Cosmopolitan Artist: NewJeans
Fans' Choice Award: ENHYPEN
Global K-Pop Artists: ENHYPEN and IVE
Golden Honorable Choice (Posthumous Award): Shin Hae-chul
Next Generation Award: KISS OF LIFE
The Golden Disc Awards are organized annually by the Golden Disc Awards Organizing Committee, which is responsible for planning and executing the event to honor outstanding achievements in the Korean music industry.
Despite the challenges posed by recent events, the 39th Golden Disc Awards successfully celebrated the talent and hard work of artists who have made significant contributions to the music scene over the past year.