Among the honorees are “King of Pop” Cho Yong-pil, Shin Seung-hoon, Seo Taiji, Park Jin-young, BTS, and Lim Young-woong, named as pivotal figures who helped shape Korea’s popular music. The Golden Disc Awards organizing committee announced the Powerhouse 40, a list of individuals who have significantly influenced Korea’s pop music history, on the 23rd. The following is the Powerhouse 40 list. The lineup spans generations, including iconic idols such as TVXQ (Dong Bang Shin Ki), BTS, Blackpink, Girls’ Generation, God, and HOT, alongside beloved veterans Cho Yong-pil, Na Hoon-a, Shin Seung-hoon, Psy, IU, and Lim Young-woong. Songwriters and producers who contributed to the scene include Kim Min-ki, Yoo Young-jin, Teddy, Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk, Yang Hyun-suk, and Lee Soo-man, who helped grow K-pop’s footprint and global influence. The Golden Disc Awards, which began in 1986 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, is set to be held on January 10 at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan. The selection involved about 50 industry experts— producers, composers, lyricists, critics, and journalists— who contributed to the list.