Golden Disc Awards selects 40 K-POP icons for its 40th anniversary, including BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and G-DRAGON.
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The 'Golden Disc POWER HOUSE40' has selected luxurious stars. The 'Golden Disc POWER HOUSE40' is a list of 40 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the history of Korean popular music from 1986 to 2025, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 'Golden Disc Awards' in 2026. This time, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, G-DRAGON, YG's Yang Hyun-suk, SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man, and producer Yoo Yong-jin were chosen. The selection of individuals involved 50 experts, including K-POP producers, composers, and critics, enhancing its credibility. Yang Hyun-suk led choreography and stage direction during the 1990s with Seo Taiji and Boys, solidifying the foundation of K-POP, and later led YG ENTERTAINMENT to create global idol groups like BIGBANG, 2NE1, and BLACKPINK, evolving the industry into a global enterprise. BLACKPINK, representing the 4th generation of idols, has dominated global music streaming charts with hits like 'DDU-DU DDU-DU,' 'Kill This Love,' and 'How You Like That.' With 99 million YouTube subscribers and 58.67 million Instagram followers (as of 2 PM on the 9th), they have become a successful case of global branding among K-POP girl groups. BIGBANG, with all members participating in songwriting and composing, is a group celebrating its 20th anniversary and remains widely loved. They were selected as an 'irreplaceable group' for proving both musicality and star power. G-DRAGON is the only individual to be listed in both the individual and group categories. A representative from the Golden Disc Awards stated, 'G-DRAGON is an icon of the era and, as the leader of BIGBANG, has produced numerous hits like 'LIES,' 'HaruHaru,' and 'FANTASTIC BABY,' while also building a unique musical world as a solo artist with songs like 'Heartbreaker' and 'CROOKED.' Since his debut in 2001, G-DRAGON has been active across music, fashion, and visual arts, creating new trends in the Korean popular music scene. His recent releases, such as 'POWER,' 'HOME SWEET HOME,' and 'TOO BAD,' reaffirm his influence across generations. Lee Soo-man is currently the key producer and visionary leader at A2O Entertainment. He is a pioneer who created the K-POP genre and a unique creator. He has produced groups like H.O.T., S.E.S., BoA, TVXQ, SUPER JUNIOR, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa, spreading his unique worldview globally, including in America, China, and Japan. Producer Yoo Yong-jin of A2O Entertainment is a hitmaker who built the identity of K-POP idol music. He has produced beloved hits like H.O.T.'s 'We are the future,' SUPER JUNIOR's 'SORRY, SORRY,' EXO's 'MAMA,' and aespa's 'Next Level' for global listeners. The 40th Golden Disc Awards, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, will be held on January 10, 2026, at Taipei Dome.
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