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[Selfmate]

Golden Disc Awards Announces “Powerhouse 40” Honoring K-Pop’s Most Influential Figures

The Golden Disc Awards has announced the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40,” a special list honoring 40 influential figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of Korean popular music.

To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the awards ceremony in 2026, the Golden Disc Awards unveiled the list on October 23, which spotlights key figures who have played a pivotal role in shaping the Korean music industry over the past four decades. To ensure fairness and credibility, 50 music industry professionals—including producers, composers, lyricists, media and content experts, journalists, and critics—participated as members of the Powerhouse Selection Committee.

Those named in the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40” include: Kim Gun Mo, Kim Kwang Seok, Kim Min Gi, Kim Wan Sun, Kim Eana, Kim Chang Hwan, Kim Hyun Sik, Kim Hyung Suk, Na Hoon A, TVXQ, Deux, Deulgukhwa, Park Jin Young (JYP), Bang Si Hyuk, BTS, BoA, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, Seo Taiji, Girls’ Generation, Shin Seung Hun, Shin Joong Hyun, Shin Hae Chul, PSY, IU, Yang Hyun Suk, Yoo Young Jin, Yoo Jae Ha, Yoon Il Sang, Lee Moon Sae, Lee Soo Man, Lee Young Hoon, Lee Hyori, Lim Young Woong, Cho Yong Pil, G-Dragon, Kenzie, Teddy, g.o.d, and H.O.T.

The “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40” serves as both a tribute and a time capsule—honoring the artists and producers who pioneered new genres, created generation-defining music, built the industry’s foundation, and helped spread K-pop across the globe.

Meanwhile, the 40th Golden Disc Awards will take place on January 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan.

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1792...e-40-honoring-k-pops-most-influential-figures

 

[centen]

I don't recognize every name, but the ones I do are all very logical for inclusion.

I'm sure you're very pleased to see LSM there~

 

[Selfmate]

I don't recognize every name, but the ones I do are all very logical for inclusion.

I'm sure you're very pleased to see LSM there~

it's also very interesting to see which groups didn't get mentioned in the list...
my first thoughts were like TWICE

 

[centen]

it's also very interesting to see which groups didn't get mentioned in the list...
my first thoughts were like TWICE

They are an odd exclusion considering how long they have been a power force in the industry for, even with their inclusion on KPDH lately, and individually with solos and subunits.

But I wonder if part of it is the looking at pioneering new genres, being trendsetters, etc. And while immensely popular, one could argue that they followed in SNSD's footsteps quite a bit. That's really the only argument I could see for putting BP on there but not them. (And even with BP, I think one could argue they were the third gen's 2NE1.)

 

[Ahsoka]

No and I’m offended

 

[Selfmate]

No and I’m offended

sorry but your boss Anakin Skywalker ranks above you Ahsoka Tano in terms of influence lol

 

[velvet]

I do find it interesting they recognised tvxq but not jyj, power of sm I guess

Edit: lists like these are hard to curate and 40's a small number in terms of how inclusive K-pop fans can be when considering impact in the industry, with that thought I think it's an alright list