
The 40th Golden Disc Awards Wasn't Just a Ceremony — It Was K-pop Declaring Itself a Global Institution
The 40th Golden Disc Awards at Taipei Dome awarded three Daesangs to Jennie, G-Dragon, and Stray Kids — the first K-pop ceremony outside Korea in a non-Japanese Asian city. Why the venue, prize architecture, and Powerhouse 40 list matter far beyond the winner list.










