Son Seung-kyung and Moon Ga-young will host the 40th Golden Disc Awards in Taipei on January 10, 2026, marking their second consecutive year together.
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Singer Son Seung-kyung and actress Moon Ga-young will serve as MCs for the 40th Golden Disc Awards. Yesterday (11th), the organizing company HLL announced, 'Son Seung-kyung and Moon Ga-young will host the 40th Golden Disc Awards to be held at Taipei Dome on January 10, 2026.' This will be their first collaboration as MCs in a year. In the 39th edition, with the addition of Moon Ga-young, the MCs were Son Seung-kyung, Moon Ga-young, and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo. However, due to Cha Eun-woo's military service, Son Seung-kyung and Moon Ga-young are set to co-host for the second consecutive year. Son Seung-kyung has been the MC for the Golden Disc Awards for the past ten years. Known as the 'voice of the Golden Disc Awards' for his sweet voice and stable hosting, he has acted as a bridge connecting artists with fans worldwide. Having been involved in the awards ceremony for a long time, he accurately introduces and honors the achievements of the most beloved artists of the past year while witnessing the growth of K-POP. With a steady music career, he has established the standard for Korean ballads and successfully held a solo concert at the KSPO DOME, a symbolic venue for singers, making his comments trustworthy and significant. His smooth hosting has been highly praised at the 37th (Bangkok, Thailand), 38th (Jakarta, Indonesia), and 39th (Fukuoka) award ceremonies, and he is expected to showcase his consistent presence in Taipei, Taiwan. Attention is also focused on Moon Ga-young's second challenge as the 'muse of Golden Disc.' In the 39th edition, she hosted with a natural flow that belied her first attempt, maintaining an elegant and dignified tone while adjusting the pace according to the situation. Recently gaining popularity overseas, she is expected to receive a strong response from local fans. The drama 'Socho-dong' has been highly praised in Japan, the USA, Brazil, France, Singapore, and Indonesia, and is ranked among the top on major OTT platforms in Taiwan, where the awards ceremony will take place. Supported by this popularity, Moon Ga-young has also conducted an Asia fan meeting tour and is expected to expand her interaction with fans worldwide at the Golden Disc Awards. The Golden Disc Awards, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, is a platform to honor significant achievements in Korean popular music over the past year. This commemorative year is set to be held in a special and grand manner at the largest venue in Taipei.
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