NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and ZEROBASEONE Confirmed for 39th Golden Disc Awards, NewJeans Continues Activities After Contract Termination
On December 3, the Golden Disc Awards office confirmed that several prominent artists will perform at the event held on January 4 and 5, 2025. Performers include NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, BIBI, Crush, KISS OF LIFE, TWS, the debut group from Project 7, and (G)I-DLE on January 4, followed by NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE, and TXT on January 5.
January 4 Highlights
NewJeans will attend the awards for the third consecutive year. The group, which won the Digital Song Daesang and a Bonsang last year with “Ditto,” has continued to achieve impressive milestones this year, including selling out their first fan meeting at Tokyo Dome. After making history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at Japan’s largest year-end indoor festival, Countdown Japan 24/25, they will kick off the new year with a special stage at the Golden Disc Awards.
LE SSERAFIM, also attending for the third consecutive year, will deliver a special performance. Known for their addictive hit “EASY,” which surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and topped the Oricon Daily Album Ranking, LE SSERAFIM has demonstrated their influence in both Korea and Japan. Following their appearance at Japan’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, their Golden Disc Awards performance is highly anticipated.
BIBI will make her debut at the Golden Disc Awards. With her February release “BIBI Vengeance” charting for an extended period, she has been nominated for the Digital Song Bonsang. After winning Best New Actress at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in the film Hwaran, BIBI will now showcase her talents as a musician.
Crush, a dominant name in OSTs, will return to the stage. His song “I’m Sorry, I Hate You, I Love You” from the tvN drama Queen of Tears charted high on major music platforms. Crush, the only male solo artist on the lineup, last attended the Golden Disc Awards in 2016, where he won Best R&B/Soul.
KISS OF LIFE, known for their explosive live performances, will make their first Golden Disc Awards appearance. Having gained recognition for their powerful summer hit “Sticky,” they aim to captivate audiences with their reliable and memorable stage presence.
TWS, the rising rookie group, will also debut at the Golden Disc Awards. Following their January debut with “The First Meeting Doesn’t Go As Planned”, they quickly climbed the charts. Their subsequent hits, including “If I’m S, Can You Be My N?” and “Last Festival”, further solidified their fresh and bright image. With recent performances at Japan’s major music festivals, TWS plans to present a refreshing and iconic stage.
The debut group from Project 7 will also perform for the first time, marking an unforgettable moment for both the audience and the group as they introduce themselves to the world.
(G)I-DLE returns with a powerful lineup of achievements. Known for their hits “TOMBOY” and “Queencard,” the group has swept awards in the past two years. Their album 2, featuring the viral track “Fate,” brought them dual nominations in both the Digital Song and Album Bonsang categories this year.
January 5 Highlights
NCT WISH will make their Golden Disc Awards debut. The rookie group, which debuted in February, has showcased consistent growth with hits like “WISH,” “Songbird,” and “Steady.” Their most recent release, “Steady,” broke their personal record with 800,000 pre-orders and earned them their first music show win on Music Bank.
ZEROBASEONE will return for their second consecutive year. After winning both the Rookie of the Year and Album Bonsang at the 38th Golden Disc Awards, they have been nominated again this year for their track “You Had Me at HELLO.” The group released two mini albums this year and launched their first overseas tour across eight regions, demonstrating strong international appeal, especially in Japan, where their single “Yura Yura – Destiny Flower” became a half-million seller within a week.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) joins the lineup with their extraordinary global impact. Their latest mini album “The Star Chapter: Sanctuary” ranked on the Billboard 200 for two consecutive weeks. TXT, known for their dynamic performances, won multiple awards at last year’s Golden Disc Awards, including a Bonsang and the Fans’ Choice with Mandiri.
Event Details
The 39th Golden Disc Awards committee has revealed the nominations for the Digital Song, Album, and Rookie Artist of the Year categories.
The nominees are as follows:
Digital Song Division Bonsang (Main Award)
- aespa – “Supernova”
- BABYMONSTER – “SHEESH”
- BIBI – “Bam Yang Gang”
- DAY6 – “Welcome to the Show”
- (G)I-DLE – “Fate”
- ILLIT – “Magnetic”
- IU – “Love wins all”
- IVE – “HEYA”
- KISS OF LIFE – “Sticky”
- LE SSERAFIM – “EASY”
- Lee Mu Jin – “Episode”
- Lee Young Ji – “Small girl (feat. D.O.)”
- Lim Jae Hyun – “Rhapsody of Sadness”
- NewJeans – “How Sweet”
- QWER – “T.B.H”
- RIIZE – “Love 119”
- Taeyeon – “To. X”
- TWS – “plot twist”
- VIVIZ – “MANIAC”
- Zico – “SPOT! (feat. Jennie)”
Album Division Bonsang (Main Award)
- aespa – “Armageddon”
- ATEEZ – “THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL”
- BABYMONSTER – “DRIP”
- Baekhyun – “Hello, World”
- BOYNEXTDOOR – “19.99”
- ENHYPEN – “ROMANCE : UNTOLD”
- (G)I-DLE – “2”
- IVE – “IVE SWITCH”
- NCT 127 – “WALK”
- NCT DREAM – “DREAM( )SCAPE”
- NCT WISH – “Steady”
- NMIXX – “Fe3O4: BREAK”
- PLAVE – “ASTERUM : 134-1”
- RIIZE – “RIIZING”
- SEVENTEEN – “SPILL THE FEELS”
- Stray Kids – “ATE”
- TWICE – “With YOU-th”
- TXT – “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY”
- Yuqi – “YUQ1”
- ZEROBASEONE – “You had me at HELLO”
Rookie Artist of the Year
- ALL(H)OURS
- AMPERS&ONE
- BABYMONSTER
- ILLIT
- NCT WISH
- NEXZ
- NOWADAYS
- ONE PACT
- TWS
- UNIS
The 39th Golden Disc Awards will take place on January 4 and 5, 2025, at the Fukuoka PayPay Dome in Japan. The first day will feature the Digital Song Awards, while the second day will focus on the Album Awards. Following the announcement of this star-studded first lineup, the second lineup will be revealed on December 9.
The event will be broadcast live on JTBC2 and JTBC4 at 6 PM (KST) on both days, with a delayed broadcast airing on JTBC at midnight.
