The 40th Golden Disc Awards will feature artists like MONSTA X, Stray Kids, and BLACKPINK's Jennie, showcasing a diverse lineup.

The 40th Golden Disc Awards has released the second lineup. The organizing company HLL announced on the 27th that MONSTA X, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, ARrC, ATEEZ, BLACKPINK's Jennie, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, and TWS will perform and color the stage. Following the first lineup announced on the 26th, a total of 18 artists have confirmed their appearances. MONSTA X, who has left 'legendary stages' every time they perform at the Golden Disc Awards, is included in the second artist lineup. They won the Best Group Award at the 35th Golden Disc Awards with a powerful stage and will showcase their presence as 'performance craftsmen' after five years on the stage of the awards. MONSTA X is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and released the mini-album 'THE X'. With all members returning, fans are excited to see what kind of performance they will deliver at the awards. BOYNEXTDOOR, who achieved a 'career high' this year, will also perform at the Golden Disc Awards. They won the Next Generation Award at the 38th Golden Disc Awards, marking their first win at the Golden Disc. Their 5th mini-album 'The Action', released last month, recorded three consecutive million sellers, and their song 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU' ranked high on major music charts, earning a nomination for the main award in the digital music category. In August, they performed at Lollapalooza Chicago, solidifying their presence globally. In April, they visited Taipei on their first solo tour, and fans are eager to see how they will captivate the audience again in Taipei. Stray Kids will perform at the Golden Disc Awards for the first time in two years, with their performance in Taipei being particularly meaningful. They have previously won the Album of the Year and Global K-Pop Artist Award at the 38th Golden Disc Awards and the Album of the Year at the 39th. Since then, Stray Kids has grown significantly, becoming a 'world-class idol'. They successfully completed their largest world tour with 56 performances in 35 countries, setting numerous records, including their first solo concert at a stadium in Korea. They achieved remarkable results on music charts, recording seven consecutive number ones on the Billboard 200, the first in its 70-year history. Stray Kids is expected to energize global fans again through this awards ceremony. ARrC will appear on the 'Golden Choice Stage'. They gained attention by participating in the original web content 'Golden Choice - From Unfamiliar Names' at the Golden Disc Awards and will showcase their performance on the 'Golden Choice Stage', leaving a strong impression. ARrC, a multinational group and the first boy group from MYSTIC STORY, debuted last August and has captivated fans worldwide with their unique musicality and performances. Through the stage at the awards in Taipei Dome, they aim to capture the hearts of fans around the world again. ATEEZ's participation is also attracting attention. They won the Album of the Year at the 39th Golden Disc Awards and dominated global charts with two albums released this year, even ranking on Billboard's main music chart 'HOT 100'. They have received enthusiastic support from fans worldwide and are nominated for the Album of the Year award, showcasing their status as a global star. After holding a solo concert at a stadium in North America, they are expected to deliver a captivating performance in Taipei, marking their return after about two years and six months since their Asia tour in 2023. BLACKPINK's Jennie has confirmed her appearance, marking her first solo performance in Taipei, which is a surprise for fans. She has been active, releasing her first full solo album and performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April. In the second half of the year, she will embark on a large-scale world tour with BLACKPINK, leading a busy schedule. Jennie received a strong response for her first solo stage of the song 'SOLO' at the 33rd Golden Disc Awards and won the main award in the digital music category at the 34th Golden Disc Awards with the same song. After seven years, she will perform as a solo artist at the awards again, nominated for the Album of the Year and Digital Music Category with her full album 'Ruby' and title track 'like JENNIE', showcasing her outstanding presence. CLOSE YOUR EYES will also appear on the 'Golden Choice Stage'. They made their glorious first stage at the 39th Golden Disc Awards and will stand on the same stage for the second consecutive year. CLOSE YOUR EYES won two music program awards with their debut album's title track 'All My Poetry' in April and achieved three music program awards with their second mini-album's title track 'Snowy Summer' in July. They also topped the charts with one of the double title tracks from their third mini-album 'blackout' released in November, gaining attention as a promising newcomer. Their special performance, which showcased their solid presence in 'Golden Choice - From Unfamiliar Names', is highly anticipated. KiiiKiii will make their first appearance at the Golden Disc Awards. They captured people's hearts with their pre-release single 'I DO ME' in February and charmed fans with their solid skills and free energy upon their official debut in March. They are nominated for the Rookie of the Year and main award in the digital music category at the 40th Golden Disc Awards. In August, they released their first digital single 'DANCING ALONE'. KiiiKiii, who has been busy, is expected to deliver an unforgettable performance at this year's Golden Disc Awards. TWS will visit Taipei for the first time as a full group through the Golden Disc Awards. They won the Rookie of the Year and main award in the digital music category at the 39th Golden Disc Awards with their debut song 'plot twist', gaining attention as a promising newcomer. TWS, showcasing their youthful charm, has attracted attention with their unique 'refreshing beat'. They have expanded their musical world through their 3rd mini-album 'TRY WITH US' and 4th mini-album 'PLAY HARD', showing steady growth. They successfully held their first solo concert in Korea in June and gained attention with their debut in Japan in July, delighting fans with various developments. They are expected to deliver a special stage at this awards ceremony and continue their energetic activities in a tour planned for the Chinese-speaking region in January. The 40th Golden Disc Awards will be held on January 10, 2026, at Taipei Dome.