The 38th Golden Disc Awards announced the candidates for each category. The Golden Disc Awards office opened the official website at 2 pm on the 4th and announced the candidates for the main categories such as digital sound sources and album awards for the 38th Golden Disc Awards with mandiri. The candidates were judged based on the sound sources and albums released from mid-November last year to early November 2023, and were selected by quantitative evaluation (evaluating objectively by quantifying data). The sound sources and albums excluded from the candidates due to overlapping with the previous year's deadline are included in this year's evaluation. In the digital sound source award category, candidates include (G)I-DLE, aespa, AKMU, DK, FIFTY FIFTY, H1-KEY, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NCT DREAM, NewJeans, STAYC, Park Jeong, the unit of SEVENTEEN, Woody, Im Yeongun, BTS's Jungkook and Jimin, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, BIGBANG's SOL. In the album award category, 20 groups including (G)I-DLE, aespa, Agust D (BTS's SUGA), ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, EXO, ITZY, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NCT, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NMIXX, Stary Kids, TREASURE, TWICE, ZEROBASEONE, SEVENTEEN, Jungkook, TOMORROW X TOGETHER are nominated. The candidates for the Rookie Award, which can only be won once in a lifetime, are selected by combining the amount of sound source usage and album sales. BOYNEXTDOOR, EVNNE, FIFTY FIFTY, PLAVE, RIIZE, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, LUN8, n.SSign, and Fan Yeongun are nominated. The "38th Golden Disc Awards with mandiri" will be held at the Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia on January 6, 2024. This is the 5th time the event is held overseas. Following the 26th in Japan, the 27th in Malaysia, the 29th in China, and the 37th in Thailand, it is preparing to meet global fans again. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on JTBC2 and JTBC4 in Korea, and delayed broadcast on JTBC. ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo will make his first attempt as the MC for the 38th Golden Disc Awards! Song Shikyung is selected for the 8th year. The 38th Golden Disc Awards will be held in Jakarta on January 6, 2024! Photo = Golden Disc Awards Office
Lee Min-ho makes his film comeback after a decade, sharing insights on his role in 'The All-Knowing Reader's Viewpoint,' marriage plans, and the pressures of being a star. He reflects on the character's depth and his personal growth as an actor, emphasizing the importance of storytelling over screen time.
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IVE has completed preparations for their comeback, revealing final concept photos for their 4th mini album 'IVE SECRET'. The photos highlight their charisma with monochrome outfits and expressive phrases. Fans eagerly anticipate the release on the 25th, where they will debut the title track 'XOXZ' and showcase their growth since their last album.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS' was held at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium, featuring IVE and numerous other artists including BTOB, Stray Kids, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. IVE also released the third concept photo for their 4th EP 'IVE SECRET', showcasing their chic charm. Hosts for the event were Jung Hyun-moo and Chang Doyoung.
ZEROBASEONE captivates fans with individual concept photos for their first full album 'NEVER SAY NEVER.' The photos highlight each member's unique style and hint at their musical growth. With multiple versions and a strong message of hope, they continue to solidify their status as a global top-tier group. The album releases on September 1.
Chanyeol from EXO has released the music video for 'Happy Accident' featuring SOLE. He will host a live countdown for his 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down' on August 25, engaging with fans. The album features 6 tracks, including the title song 'Upside Down,' and a free offline event will be held on August 27-28 in Seoul.
MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 will take place on November 3 at Tokyo Dome, featuring 10 prominent artists like BE:FIRST, ENHYPEN, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The event promises a unique stage experience, with tickets ranging from 20,000 yen for standard seats to 34,000 yen for VIP upgrades. Pre-sale starts in August.
On the afternoon of the 21st, TWICE departed from Incheon International Airport to Macau for the 2025 TME live International Music Awards. They also announced the pre-release of their energetic rock song 'Like 1', composed by ONE OK ROCK's Taka and Toru, and a limited-time collaboration with the popular donut shop 'I'm donut?' starting August 27.
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