Singer Sung Si-kyung and actress Moon Ga-young have been selected as MCs for the 40th 'Golden Disc Awards'.
On the 11th, the organizing company HLL announced, "Sung Si-kyung and Moon Ga-young will serve as MCs for the '40th Golden Disc Awards' to be held at the Taipei Dome on January 10, 2026."
This will be the second time Sung Si-kyung and Moon Ga-young will co-host together, following their collaboration last year. The 'Golden Disc Awards' featured a three-person MC system with Sung Si-kyung, Moon Ga-young, and Cha Eun-woo during the 39th event. With Cha Eun-woo currently serving in the military, Sung Si-kyung and Moon Ga-young will continue to lead the festival together for the second consecutive year.
Sung Si-kyung has held the MC microphone for the 'Golden Disc' for the past 10 years.
Known as the 'Voice of the Golden Disc', Sung Si-kyung has played a crucial role in connecting artists with fans around the world. Having received both the Rookie Award and the Main Award at the 'Golden Disc', he is the perfect person to introduce and celebrate the musical achievements of his colleagues and juniors who have received the most love over the past year while witnessing the rapid growth of K-pop.
Having led the ceremonies for the 37th (Bangkok, Thailand), 38th (Jakarta, Indonesia), and 39th (Fukuoka, Japan) awards, he has received praise for his smooth hosting on international stages, and he is expected to showcase his unwavering presence in Taipei, Taiwan as well.
Moon Ga-young's second challenge as the 'Muse of the Golden Disc' is also highly anticipated.
During the 39th event, Moon Ga-young displayed a natural hosting ability that made it hard to believe it was her first attempt. She maintained a graceful and sophisticated tone while adjusting her pace according to the situation, capturing attention. Her thorough preparation and effort shone through on stage.
Given her recent active global presence, local reactions are expected to be enthusiastic. Her drama 'Seocho-dong' has achieved high ratings in various countries, including the United States, Brazil, France, Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia, and it has ranked high on major OTT platforms in Taiwan, where the 'Golden Disc Awards' will be held. Riding on this wave of popularity, Moon Ga-young is set to expand her interaction with global fans at the 'Golden Disc Awards' as part of her Asia fan meeting tour.
The 'Golden Disc Awards', celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, is a stage that selects and summarizes the popular music of South Korea that has received great love from music fans over the year.
