BTS, IU win big at K-pop’s Golden Disc Awards, where Got7 perform potentially for the last time as a group
- BTS member Suga joins the group on stage after time off to undergo surgery for a shoulder injury, while Twice perform their songs Cry For Me and More & More
- News of Got7’s decision to not renew their contracts with JYP Entertainment broke right before the Sunday broadcast of GDA
The Golden Disc Awards (GDA), one of South Korea’s biggest musical events, took place over Saturday and Sunday – and the weekend-long event didn’t disappoint. Boy band BTS and solo singer IU took home the biggest awards, winning for album and song of the year respectively, while boy band Got7 staged what could be their final performance.
With returns, show-stopping performances and one potentially bittersweet farewell, here’s what you need to catch up on.
Got7’s last performance?
Soon after, the members posted photos of the group together on social media and shared short posts, some of which contained just the hashtag “Got7Forever”.
Fittingly for the start of a new era, band members arrived on stage at GDA showing intense energy, bright smiles and their typical good humour to celebrate their career and victory in one of the album-of-the-year prizes.
IU charms ahead of new album
She’ll be releasing a new album early this year. The first song will drop on January 27.
BTS on fire – and Suga reappears
He had taken time off at the end of last year to undergo surgery for a shoulder injury, and the GDA performance heralds his return alongside the rest of BTS in live performances.
Stray Kids display skilful artistry
Twice leave us wanting more
They offered a charismatic version at the GDA, which led into a performance of one of their other recent hit songs, More & More.