Group BTS, singer Cho Yong-pil, Shin Seung-hun, Seo Taiji, and others have been selected as key figures who have made a significant mark in South Korea's popular music history.
On the 23rd, the Golden Disc Secretariat, which oversees the popular music awards Golden Disc Awards, announced the selection of the 'Golden Disc Powerhouse 40', who have had a tremendous influence on the music industry.
This list includes representative idol groups from various generations, beloved artists of all ages, famous composers, and music producers who contributed to the global expansion of K-pop.
Those recognized as part of the 'Golden Disc Powerhouse 40' include Kim Gun-mo, Kim Kwang-seok, Kim Min-ki, Kim Wan-sun, Kim Eana, Kim Chang-hwan, Kim Hyun-sik, Kim Hyung-seok, Na Hoon-a, TVXQ, Deux, Deulgukhwa, Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk, BTS, BoA, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, Seo Taiji, Girls' Generation, Shin Seung-hun, Shin Jung-hyun, Shin Hae-chul, PSY, IU, Yang Hyun-suk, Yoo Young-jin, Yoo Jae-ha, Yoon Il-sang, Lee Moon-sae, Lee Soo-man, Lee Yong-hoon, Lee Hyori, Lim Young-woong, Cho Yong-pil, G-Dragon, Kenji, Teddy, god, and H.O.T.
Meanwhile, 50 music industry experts, including producers, songwriters, media representatives, journalists, and critics, participated in the selection of the 'Golden Disc Powerhouse 40'.