Actors Song Joong-ki, Byun Woo-seok, and Ahn Hyo-seop will take the stage as presenters at the '40th Golden Disc Awards'.
On the 20th, HLL, the organizing company of the 'Golden Disc Awards', announced, "Song Joong-ki, Byun Woo-seok, and Ahn Hyo-seop are scheduled to attend the awards ceremony as presenters on January 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan."
The three actors leading the Korean Wave will join the music festival representing K-pop, making it a special stage that highlights the current status of K-content.
Song Joong-ki left a deep impression on global viewers with his warm emotional romance in the JTBC drama 'My Youth'. He also served as a presenter at the 37th awards ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2023, expressing his feelings of "realizing the power of K-pop."
Byun Woo-seok showcased his musical talent by singing the OST 'Shower' in the tvN drama 'Sungjae Up and Jump' aired earlier this year, surpassing 100 million streams. Despite being busy preparing for upcoming projects like MBC's '21st Century Great Lady' and Netflix's 'Solo Leveling', he gladly accepted the invitation to appear at the awards ceremony. He has gained attention for his live performances on both domestic and international stages and plans to continue special communication with K-pop fans through this stage.
Ahn Hyo-seop will return to the Golden Disc stage for the first time in four years since 2022. Recently, he led the success of the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', surpassing 300 million views, and is expected to create another romantic comedy craze with his upcoming project 'Today is Sold Out'. As the leader of 'Saja Boys', he has built a global fandom and is expected to captivate fans with his sweet voice and impressive visuals on the awards stage.
The 'Golden Disc Awards' is a music awards ceremony that highlights K-pop artists loved throughout the year, and in 2026, it will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a grand scale at the Taipei Dome, the largest performance venue in Taipei.
