37th Golden Disc Awards: Nominees and first performance lineup revealed

It’s time to look forward to another thrilling year-end award show with the 37th Golden Disc Awards (GDA). The awards ceremony, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the South Korean entertainment industry, is a favorite among fans since it includes equally extravagant performances as well.

On December 7, 2022, the 37th Golden Disc Awards announced their nominees and first performance lineup. It has released only three categories for now: Album Division Bonsang, Digital Song Division Bonsang, and Rookie Artist of the Year. There are usually multiple winners for these categories, which also makes the nominations list lengthier than those of other award shows.

Meanwhile, GDA’s first performance lineup comprises six artists, including third-gen icon SEVENTEEN. The VERY NICE group’s inclusion elicited an enthusiastic response, since it will mark their first time performing at a year-end award show this year.

(G)I-DLE, Lim Young-Woong, IVE, LE SSERAFIM and more: 37th Golden Disc Awards nominees announced

The Golden Disc Awards began in 1986 to recognize excellence in different facets of music. Aside from the major Daesangs (Album/Artist/Rookie of the Year), it also hosts special awards (including Performance, Best Group, Cosmopolitan, Next Generation, etc.) and genre-specific awards (Best R&B, Trot, Rock, Ballad, etc.).

The GDA nominations comprise songs and albums released between November 2021 through mid-November 2022. Additionally, only albums with a minimum of six tracks are eligible. This number excludes intros, outros, and instrumentals.

Check out the nominations for the main awards, aka Bonsangs, and Rookie of the Year below:

Meanwhile, the first performer’s lineup for the 37th Golden Disc Awards has already got fans excited. The list includes rising fourth-generation groups, rookies, and even a prominent third-generation K-pop group.

The seven groups confirmed to perform are SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, TREASURE, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans. It is reported that the VERY NICE group will be showcasing an exclusive performance and are prepping a massive stage with dancers for the same.

The 37th Golden Disc Awards will be held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 7, 2023.

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Afreen has been a K-Pop Content Specialist at Sportskeeda since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Afreen has over 4+ years of working in various positions including being an entertainment content writer with Pinkvilla’s K-pop division Hallyutalk and CineDope, and as a copywriter at Flying Cursor.

As per Afreen, she loves her work because she gets to write about the things she is obsessed with. Her thorough research and following the two-genuine-source rule of journalism helps her produce the most accurate content, along with helping her be up-to-date with the industry.

Afreen has had the privilege to interview The Rose's frontrunner, WOOSUNG, and LIONESSES, K-pop's first openly LGBTQ+ group. She is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BTS, and The Rose for their hard work, sincerity, and the comic relief their shows provide.

When she is off her shift, Afreen explores the streets of Nottingham in the UK, cooks, and listens to new music.

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