{"id":281692,"date":"2026-01-13T04:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/281692\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T04:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:09:26","slug":"jennie-shines-at-the-golden-disc-awards-with-four-wins-including-the-first-ever-artist-of-the-year-honor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/281692\/","title":{"rendered":"Jennie shines at the Golden Disc Awards with four wins including the first-ever artist of the year honor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stray Kids, G-Dragon each awarded grand prizes while Allday Project and Cortis take home rookie of the year<\/p>\n

\"Jennie Jennie (HLL JoongAng) <\/p>\n

Jennie of Blackpink won big at the 40th Golden Disc Awards by taking home four awards, including the inaugural Artist of the Year prize, as the awards ceremony celebrated the K-pop acts that defined 2025.<\/p>\n

The 40th Golden Disc Awards, hosted by HLL JoongAng and sponsored by Upbit, was held Saturday at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan.<\/p>\n

The event drew more than 40,000 fans and ran for six hours, presenting awards across 15 categories along with large-scale performances that showcased 2025\u2019s most notable artists and releases. A star-studded lineup graced the stage, featuring Jennie, Stray Kids, Enhypen, Ive and Le Sserafim.<\/p>\n

Jennie named artist of the year<\/b><\/p>\n

The newly established artist of the year grand prize was awarded to Jennie, who has enjoyed a standout year in 2025 both as a member of Blackpink and as a solo artist with her March album, \u201cRuby.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for such a meaningful award. This year marks the 10th anniversary of my debut, and I feel grateful that the time I\u2019ve spent running nonstop has brought me closer to my dreams,\u201d said Jennie as she took the stage to receive the award. \u201cSince it\u2019s been a while since I attended a domestic award ceremony, I really wanted to deliver a great performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jennie Jennie performs during the 40th Golden Disc Awards, held at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan on Saturday. (Screenshot from 40th Golden Disc Awards) <\/p>\n

Jennie went on to win four awards in total, including the main prizes in the digital song division, both as a soloist and as a member of Blackpink for their single \u201cJump.\u201d She also received the Global Impact with Prizm Award, which recognizes K-pop artists who have contributed to promoting Korean culture on the global stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t be here without the fans, and I also wouldn\u2019t be here without our producers and songwriters,\u201d said Jennie. \u201cI\u2019d like to express my love and gratitude to my fans, the staff who worked so hard and my family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blackpink was also listed among the Golden Disc Powerhouse 40, a special list honoring 40 influential figures who made their mark on Korean popular music.<\/p>\n

G-Dragon, Stray Kids take grand prizes<\/b><\/p>\n

Big Bang\u2019s G-Dragon was awarded the grand prize for digital song of the year for \u201cHome Sweet Home,\u201d , featuring two other members of Big Bang, Taeyang and Daesung. The track was released as a single in November 2024 and also included on his \u201cUbermensch\u201d album.<\/p>\n

While G-Dragon wasn\u2019t present at Saturday\u2019s event, the artist delivered his acceptance speech through a prerecorded video, where he thanked his fans and hinted at Big Bang\u2019s upcoming comeback later in the year.<\/p>\n

\"Stray Stray Kids pose with their prizes won at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, held at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan on Saturday. (JYP Entertainment) <\/p>\n

Stray Kids took home the album of the year award for their album \u201cKarma,\u201d which topped the Billboard 200 chart for seven consecutive weeks. The album also won the main prize in the album division.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never dreamed that Stray Kids would be giving an acceptance speech for the grand prize at the Golden Disc Awards. Back then, receiving even just the main prize was my dream, so winning the grand prize makes me incredibly happy,\u201d said member Changbin upon receiving the album of the year award.<\/p>\n

Changbin also thanked Stray Kids\u2019 fans, Stays, for their continued unconditional support for the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past eight years as Stray Kids, we\u2019ve shared so many laughs and tears, and because we\u2019ve been together with Stay, I feel like we can truly call these memories cherished ones,\u201d added Changbin. \u201cMoving forward, we\u2019ll continue making memories with Stay and be artists who are sincerely grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Ive Ive poses for a photo at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, held at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan, Saturday. (Starship Entertainment) <\/p>\n

Ive given triple honors; AllDay Project, Cortis named rookie artist of the year<\/b><\/p>\n

Ive also won multiple awards, including main prizes in the digital song and album divisions, driven by the success of \u201cRebel Heart\u201d and \u201cAttitude\u201d from its EP \u201cIve Empathy,\u201d as well as its following release, \u201cXOXZ.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ive was also awarded the Cosmopolitan Artists Award, which was given to recognize trend-setting, iconic styles of K-pop artists.<\/p>\n

The rookie of the year award was jointly awarded to the coed group Allday Project and the boy group Cortis. Allday Project was also awarded a main prize in the digital song division for their debut single \u201cFamous,\u201d which topped major domestic music charts in just days after its release.<\/p>\n

\"Allday Allday Project takes a photo with its prizes won at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, held at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan on Saturday. (The Black Label) <\/p>\n

Other winners took the stage to reflect on the past year and share their upcoming plans for 2026.<\/p>\n

BoyNextDoor, who won a main prize in the Digital Song division, shared that the group is preparing to release its first full-length album in 2026, garnering excitement from fans on site.<\/p>\n

Zerobaseone, a project group created through the audition show \u201cBoys Planet,\u201d also received a main prize in the Album division for \u201cNever Say Never.” The award added significance to the group’s impending disbandment, as Zerobaseone is set to officially conclude activities in March.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis moment feels even more precious,\u201d said member Hanbin. \u201cThank you to all the fans who\u2019ve been with us on this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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