The gold record, also known as GDA, is the oldest award show to celebrate K-Pop. Formerly nicknamed the “Korean Grammys”, the GDA says so continued to make a significant contribution to the growth of [the] promotion of korean music industry [a] creative environment and nurture new talent. Recognized as “the favorite awards of artists”, the GDAs promoted “Loyalty and objectivity from your first ceremony” in 1986.
Because the main prices, which are also called the “damn it” awards, are determined by album sales and digital streaming, the Golden Disc Awards are meant to reflect the annual achievements of idol groups and the K-Pop genre in general. Historically, GDAs have awarded a total of ten damn it winners (album and digital categories combined). However, since 2012, up to 20 winners have been selected, with an average of eight to ten winners per category.
So, which eight bands will win the “Bonsangs Album” at the 37th Golden Disc Awards (scheduled for January 2023)? Here is the outlook based on the numbers from January 2022 to September 2022!
8. Lim Young Woong
Trot singer-turned-balladator Lim Young Woong has sold over 1,130,000 copies of his album in 2022, placing him at No. 8 on this list of potential winners!
7. ENHYPERATE
ENHYPEN is not your average beginner! Having sold over 1,550,000 copies of their album by 2022, this internationally adored boy band is number 7 on this list of potential winners.
6. Stray Kids
2022 has been a super successful year for Stray Kids at #6! As fourth-generation K-Pop leaders, Stray Kids have sold over 1,720,000 copies of their album in 2022.
5.NCT 127
NCT 127 “Baddies” have sold over 1,830,000 copies of their album in 2022, placing them at #5 on this list of potential winners!
4. NCT Dream
Will this dream come true for NCT Dream? Having sold over 2,100,000 copies of their album by 2022, this NCT unit is number 4 on this list of potential winners.
3. BLACK PINK
BLACKPINK in the GDA area! With over 2,510,000 copies of their album sold by 2022, the Queens are expected to be the only girl group to win* at the 2023 GDAs.
*Based on eight Bonsang album winners
2. SEVENTEEN
It looks good in the n position. #2 on this list of potential winners! SEVENTEEN has sold over 2,720,000 copies of their album in 2022, which means a Bonsang album has been obtained.
1.BTS
MVP of the GDAs, BTS is expected to win 100% at the 37th Golden Disc Awards with over 3,370,000 copies of their album sold. will be your Daesang Does the 2018 streak also continue in 2023? Crossed fingers!
Potential winners: TWICE & ITZY
If, in 2023, the GDAs decide to expand their list of Album Bonsang to ten winners, the awards will most likely go to unreleased girl groups TWICE and ITZY! TWICE has sold over 1,050,000 copies of their album in 2022, while ITZY has sold over 1,010,000 copies; As successful as TWICE and ITZY have been, K-Pop fans are hoping the Golden Disc Awards will recognize both groups!