[Photo &] Stray Kids, Four-Time Winner at the Japan Gold Disc Awards… Sweeping K-Pop in the Archipelago

Stray Kids, who conquered the Japanese archipelago, the majesty of four-time Gold Disc winners

The group 'Stray Kids' has once again proven its status as one of Asia's top acts with overwhelming achievements at the 40th 'Japan Gold Disc Awards'. According to the announcement by the organizers on the 12th, 'Stray Kids' achieved a total of four awards, including 'Album of the Year' in the Asia category, 'Artist of the Year', 'Music Video of the Year', and 'Best 3 Albums'. This is the highest number of awards won by any foreign artist participating in this ceremony, clearly demonstrating their powerful global dominance.

'Japan Gold Disc Awards' is the most prestigious music awards in Japan, divided into categories for local music, Asia, and Western music. This year's ceremony can be said to be a solo stage for 'K-Pop', as the activities of domestic artists stood out remarkably.

Jennie, who has risen as a global pop star, dominates the Western music category

Blackpink's 'Jennie' also shone brightly. Jennie won 'Song of the Year by Download' in the Western music category with her solo album title track 'Like Jennie'. This perfectly solidified her unique global influence that transcends Asian music and resonates in the Western pop market.

'K-Pop' expands its territory beyond Asia into Western music

This year's ceremony also saw achievements from rookie groups and various projects. The OST 'Golden' from the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' swept both 'Song of the Year by Download' and 'Song of the Year by Streaming' in the Asia category, achieving two awards.

The strength of artists under HYBE was also formidable. The Korean-American girl group 'KATSEYE' showcased their potential by winning 'New Artist of the Year' and 'Best 2 New Artists' in the Western music category. Additionally, 'TWS' was selected as 'New Artist of the Year' in the Asia category and proudly made the list of 'Best 3 New Artists' alongside 'ILLIT' and 'PLAVE'.

The solid presence of local groups and senior artists was confirmed. HYBE's local Japanese group 'andTEAM' won 'Best 5 Albums' and 'Best 5 Singles' in the local music category. 'Seventeen''s 'Happy Burstday' and 'Tomorrow X Together' (TXT)'s 'Starkissed' were also selected alongside 'Stray Kids'' 'Hollow' for 'Best 3 Albums' in the Asia category, once again highlighting the overwhelming status of K-Pop.