Winners of 39th Golden Disc Awards (Day 1): aespa Takes Home Daesang for Song of the Year

The 39th Golden Disc Awards: Highlights from Day 1

Scheduled for January 4th and 5th, 2025, the highly anticipated 39th Golden Disc Awards (GDA) are being held at the Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, Japan. The event is hosted by a trio of popular figures: Sung Si-kyung, Cha Eun-woo, and Moon Ga-young. However, following the tragic Jeju Air plane crash, organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel the red carpet photo event, and the live broadcast has been postponed to January 6th.

LE SSERAFIM at the 39th Golden Disc Awards

Acknowledging Talents: Winners of Day 1

As the awards ceremony commenced on January 4th, several notable winners were revealed. Among the ten artists honored with the Digital Bonsang, aespa secured the prestigious Daesang trophy, marking a significant achievement in their career.

In the Rookie Artist category, ILLIT and TWS triumphed, while KISS OF LIFE earned recognition as the Next Generation artist.

What’s Next: Day 2 Expectations

As the excitement continues into Day 2 on January 5th, fans are eagerly looking forward to impressive performances and the announcement of the Album Daesang winner.

Complete List of Winners—Day 1

Digital Daesang (Song of the Year): aespa – “Supernova”
Digital Song Bonsang: (G)I-DLE, aespa, BIBI, DAY6, ILLIT, IU, KISS OF LIFE, NewJeans, Taeyeon, TWS
Rookie Artist of the Year: ILLIT, TWS
Most Popular Artist (Female): LE SSERAFIM
Best Band: DAY6
Cosmopolitan Artist of the Year: NewJeans
Best Group: THE SERAPHIM
Best OST: Crush – “Love You With All My Heart” (Queen of Tears OST)
Golden Disc Popularity Award: LE SSERAFIM, PLAVE
Next Generation: KISS OF LIFE
Golden Honorable Choice: The late Shin Hae-cheol