The Pop Golden Awards, an esteemed international awards ceremony, have revealed the full list of 2023 nominees and iconic honorees. Scheduled for this November in Los Angeles, the event is set to honour groundbreaking talents across various entertainment sectors, including film, music, and television. These honorary accolades will recognize their lasting cultural impact and contributions to global pop culture.
One of the highlights of the evening presented by the Pop Golden Awards will be The Golden Korean Artist of the Year Award. This award aims to honour the most impactful and globally resonant Korean solo music acts over the past 18 months. The criteria for nomination and winning include international popularity, artistic excellence, and a strong influence on both the K-pop and global music scenes.
Golden Korean Artist of the Year
The nominees for 2023 are a testament to the incredible talent and global reach of Korean music. They include NAYEON, Jimin, TAEYANG, Lim Young Woong, Jung Kook, Jisoo, V, and Agust D.
In terms of critical acclaim, these artists stand as the pinnacle of Korean music. In addition to their critical acclaim, they also enjoy significant commercial success.
The other categories featuring big names from the K-pop industry at the Pop Golden Awards include:
Golden Pop Group of the Year
- NiziU
- Yoasobi
- BLACKPINK
- OneRepublic
- SEVENTEEN
- TWICE
- Official HIGE DANdism
- (G)I-DLE
- SB19
- STRAY KIDS
- LE SSERAFIM
- TXT (Tomorrow X Together)
- Måneskin
- EXO
Golden K-Pop Music Video Award
- LE SSERAFIM – ANTIFRAGILE
- J-hope – Arson
- ATEEZ – BOUNCY
- STRAY KIDS – S-Class
- BIBI – Animal Farm
- CIX – Save me Kill me
- Jin – The Astronaut
- SEVENTEEN – Super
- Jimin – Set Me Free Pt.2
Next up we move on to one of the most highly contested categories in the event. Who will take home the highly coveted K-pop Album of the Year award is sure to be the talking point leading up to the award ceremony. Let’s take a look at the nominees in this category.
Golden K-Pop Album of the Year
TXT – The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION
EXO – EXIST
Jimin – FACE
STRAY KIDS – 5-STAR
SEVENTEEN – FML
Agust D – D-Day
BLACKPINK – BORN PINK
STRAY KIDS – MAXIDENT
RM – Indigo
Golden K-Pop Song of the Year
- FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
- BLACKPINK – Pink Venom
- (G)I-DLE – Queencard
- NEWJEANS – OMG
- LE SSERAFIM – ANTIFRAGILE
- TXT – Sugar Rush Ride
Golden Korean Record of the Year Award
- Lim Young Woong – If We Ever Meet Again
- Roy Kim – Let’s Stay Well
- Han Dong Geun – Dawn Call From You
- Jisoo – Flowers
- EXO – Let Me In
- V – Love Me Again
The winners are determined through a combination of public fan voting and evaluations from the Pop Golden Awards’ panel of music experts. Utilizing this dual approach, the award not only mirrors popular opinion but additionally acknowledges artistic excellence and worldwide influence.
The award ceremony will take place in Los Angeles, California, on Nov 25. It promises to be a grand celebration of the finest pop products of the year, acknowledging and honouring your favourite artists.