K-Pop — Entry No. 1145
골든디스크
golden-disc · noun
골든디스크
golden-disc
[gol-den-disk]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Golden Disc Awards, South Korea’s oldest and most prestigious music awards ceremony (since 1986) recognizing album and digital excellence through sales and streaming metrics. Often called the ‘Korean Grammy Awards’ for its cultural significance and longevity.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Golden Disc Album Award is the most revered achievement in K-Pop history; legendary groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, and EXO have won multiple times, cementing their legacy. The ceremony broadcasts live on major television networks and attracts Korea’s biggest celebrities and artists.
Example Sentences
골든디스크 앨범상 후보네!
gol-deun-di-seu-keu aelbeom-sang hubo-ne!
We’re nominated for Golden Disc Album Award! (major career honor)
올해 골든디스크 누가 이길까?
olhae gol-deun-di-seu-keu nuga igil kka?
Who will win Golden Disc this year? (award speculation)
디지털상과 앨범상 둘 다 받았어!
dijiteol-sanggwa aelbeom-sang dul da batasseo!
We won both Digital and Album Awards! (unprecedented achievement)
⚠️ Don’t use golden-disc when…
Album Award and Digital Award have different criteria and separate winners—a group can win Digital Award without winning Album Award. Album sales must meet specific thresholds; streaming alone doesn’t guarantee Album Award eligibility.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Goblin — characters attend glamorous award ceremonies featuring K-Pop performances and celebrity interactions
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — multiple Golden Disc wins including Album and Digital Awards, proving their legacy as one of Korea’s greatest groups
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