TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Organizers announced Friday (July 18) that the Golden Disc Awards (金唱片頒獎典禮), one of South Korea's most prestigious music award ceremonies, will mark its 40th anniversary with a landmark celebration at Taiwan's Taipei Dome (台北大巨蛋) on January 10, 2026. The high-profile event represents the seventh international hosting of the awards, which officials promise will feature an exceptional lineup of K-pop talent performing at the recently completed 40,000-seat multipurpose stadium in Taiwan's capital.
Taiwanese entertainment company Super Dome (超級圓頂), serving as the local organizing partner, collaborated with Golden Disc Awards officials to announce the event details during a press conference. Korean idol Cha Eun-woo (車銀優), a member of popular boy band ASTRO, delivered the announcement through a special video message that excited fans across Taiwan. The prestigious music ceremony has built an international presence over recent years, having previously been hosted in major Asian cities including Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Fukuoka.
The selection of Taiwan as host follows Super Dome's successful track record of organizing major K-pop events, including last year's Golden Wave concert in Kaohsiung that drew 40,000 attendees. Event planners anticipate similar enthusiasm for the Taipei ceremony, which will coincide with the awards' milestone 40th anniversary. Representatives from the organizing committee have pledged to assemble the most impressive roster of performing artists in the event's four-decade history, promising fans a diverse and innovative musical showcase.
Music industry observers note growing anticipation among K-pop enthusiasts across Asia and beyond for this significant anniversary celebration. The Golden Disc Awards, often referred to as Korea's equivalent of the Grammy Awards, has established itself as a premier showcase for the country's globally influential music industry. Taiwan's selection as host underscores the island's increasing importance as a key market for Korean entertainment exports in the region. ◼