Netizens proud as BTS' Jin bags ‘Most Popular Artist’ Award at 40th Golden Disc Awards

On January 10, Golden Disc Awards announced their winners at the year’s award ceremony honoring BTS' Jin with ‘Most Popular Artist’ trophy. The BTS idol's victory added to his group's five-year streak of winning the "Most Popular Artist" title.

Here’s the list of years BTS won the title at the Golden Disc Awards:

• BTS - 2018
• BTS - 2019
• BTS - 2020
• BTS - 2021
• BTS - 2022
• Jin - 2025 (New)

Fans of Kim Seokjin, aka Jin, were thrilled to see him win at the Golden Disc Awards, therefore, they overflowed the internet with their adulation for the Don’t Say You Love Me singer.

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Netizens react as BTS' Jin wins Most Popular Artist title at Golden Disc Awards

A fan said:

“Congrats Jin!!! Just do your thing and continue being real. Always.#골든디스크_남자인기상_진_축하해 CONGRATULATIONS JIN”

Another admirer wrote:

“wow, BTS truly owns the Golden Disc Awards! They are unstoppable! Can't wait 2 see what the future holds for them. Jin in 2025 sounds promising!”

An admirer commented:

“Jin deserves this award so much After everything Seokjin has given us before, during & after his ms, we can finally give back all the love he always gives us We love you Seokjin. CONGRATULATIONS JIN MOST POPULAR MALE ARTIST JIN #GDAWinnerJin #GoldenDiscAwards2026”

Another fan called BTS' Jin’s latest win iconic.

“this is so iconic I'm very proud of him”

A fan commented:

“The way just "Jin" sounds so sexy and everyone knows who Jin is. I'm so proud of you Kim Seokjin CONGRATULATIONS JIN MOST POPULAR MALE ARTIST JIN #GDAWinnerJin #GoldenDiscAwards2026”

Another follower seemed proud of BTS' Jin.

“WE ARE PROUD OF YOU JIN CONGRATULATIONS JIN MOST POPULAR MALE ARTIST JIN #GDAWinnerJin #JIN #방탄소년단진 @_GoldenDisc @BTS_twt @bts_bighit

One of his followers referred to Kim Seokjin as king.

“SO DESERVED KING CONGRATULATIONS JIN MOST POPULAR MALE ARTIST JIN #GDAWinnerJin #GoldenDiscAwards2026”

Another fan said BTS' Jin is love of the world.

“CONGRATULATIONS JIN MOST POPULAR MALE ARTIST #JIN Always Shining, You're the Love of the World.#GDAWinnerJin #GoldenDiscAwards2026”

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BTS' Jin dropped two solo albums so far

As of this writing, Kim Seokjin has launched his two solo records, namely HAPPY and ECHO. Both of them were dropped after BTS’ Jin concluded his military duty in 2024.

Following the release of ECHO in 2025, Jin toured across different countries for his solo tour, RUNSEOKJINep_TOUR. His tour became a major success, creating new records. He covered cities like Amsterdam, London, Goyang, California, Osaka, and more.

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