The 38th Golden Disc Awards were held on January 6, 2024, at the Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia. This prestigious event showcased and celebrated the outstanding achievements in South Korean music from mid-November 2022 to early November 2023.

WINNERS OF THE 38TH GOLDEN DISC AWARDS:

Digital Daesang (Song of the Year): 

NewJeans - "Ditto"

Album Daesung (Album of the Year):

Seventeen - 'FML'

Digital Song Bonsang (Major Award): 

(G)I-DLE - "Queencard"

BSS - "Fighting" (featuring Lee Young Ji)

IVE - "I Am"

BLACKPINK's Jisoo - "Flower" 

BTS' Jungkook - "Seven" (featuring Latto)

LE SSERAFIM - "Unforgiven" (featuring Nile Rodgers)

NewJeans - "Ditto"

Parc Jae Jung - "Let's Say Goodbye" 

Seventeen - "Super"

STAYC - "Teddy Bear"

Album Bonsang: 

aespa - 'My World'

ENHYPEN - 'Dark Blood'

IVE - 'I've Mine'

BTS' Jungkook - 'Golden'

LE SSERAFIM - 'Unforgiven'

NCT Dream - 'ISTJ'

Seventeen - 'FML'

Stray Kids - '5-Star'

TXT - 'The Name Chapter: Freefall'

ZEROBASEONE - 'Youth in the Shade'

Rookie Artist of the Year:

Fifty Fifty

ZEROBASEONE

Best Producer: 

Min Hee Jin (of ADOR - NewJeans' label)

Next Generation: 

BOYNEXTDOOR

Indonesia FANS CHOICE Award:

TXT

BUGS Favorite Golden Disc Popular Artist (Male):

Lim Young Woong

BUGS Favorite Golden Disc Popular Artist (Female): 

BLACKPINK's Jisoo

Global K-pop Artist:

Stray Kids

When and Where to Watch

Date and Venue:  Saturday, January 6, 2024, the musical extravaganza takes centre stage at the Jakarta International Stadium. The red carpet proceedings kick off at 7:00 PM KST (3:30 PM IST), followed by the main awards ceremony at 8:30 PM KST (5:00 PM IST).

Exclusive Streaming:

For fans eager to catch every moment live, hellolive.tv is the go-to platform for global live streaming. Unfortunately, YouTube won't be hosting the event this year. Hellolive will exclusively provide live streaming via its app and website, ensuring a front-row seat to the spectacle.

Geographical Exclusions:
It's important to note that the live streaming excludes South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. However, fear not! The replay of the ceremony will be available on January 7, 2024, at 09:00 AM KST (5:30 AM IST), with subtitles provided for a global audience.

Hosts and Performers

This year's festivities will be hosted by the charismatic duo Sung Si Hyung and Cha Eun Woo, promising an evening filled with charm and entertainment. The stage is set to come alive with performances by some of the brightest stars in the industry, including SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, and NewJeans. The lineup reflects the dynamism and diversity present in South Korea's music scene, featuring both seasoned acts and rising talents.

Nominations Lineup

The 38th Golden Disc Awards boasts a comprehensive list of nominations across various categories. Winners will be determined through a dual evaluation system, with panellists' judgments carrying 40 per cent weightage and the remaining 60 per cent attributed to sales performance.

Digital Song Bonsang Nominees:

(G)I-DLE – Queencard

aespa – Spicy

AKMU – Love Lee

SEVENTEEN’ BSS – Fighting (featuring Lee Young Ji)

DK – Heart

Fifty Fifty – Cupid

H1-Key – Rose Blossom

IVE – I AM

BTS’ Jimin – Like Crazy

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo – Flower

BTS’ Jungkook – Seven (featuring Latto)

LE SSERAFIM – Unforgiven (featuring Nile Rodgers)

Lim Young Woong – London Boy

NCT Dream – Candy

NewJeans – Ditto

Parc Jae Jung – Let’s Say Goodbye

SEVENTEEN – Super

STAYC – Teddy Bear

Taeyang – Vibe (featuring BTS Jimin)

Woody – Say I Love You

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Album Bonsang Nominees:

(G)I-DLE – I Feel

aespa – My World

Agust D – D-Day

Ateez – The World EP.2: Outlaw

ENHYPEN – Dark Blood

EXO – Exist

ITZY – Kill My Doubt

IVE – I’ve Ive

BTS’ Jungkook – Golden

LE SSERAFIM – Unforgiven

NCT – Golden Age

NCT 127 – Fact Check

NCT Dream – ISTJ

NMIXX – Expérgo

SEVENTEEN – FML

Stray Kids – 5-STAR

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) – The Name Chapter: Temptation

TREASURE – Reboot

TWICE – Ready to Be

ZEROBASEONE – Youth in the Shade

Rookie Artist of the Year Nominees:

BOYNEXTDOOR

Evnne

Fifty Fifty

Hwang Yeong Woong

Lun8

N.SSign

Plave

RIIZE

Xikers

ZEROBASEONE

Grand Awards (Daesang)

Interestingly, the nominations for the Grand (Daesang) awards for Digital Song and Album of the Year weren't announced, keeping fans on the edge of their seats for the big reveals.

The 38th Golden Disc Awards was an unforgettable night, celebrating the incredible achievements and talent within South Korean music.

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