You can watch the 40th Golden Disc Awards 2026 through both Korean broadcasters and official global streaming platforms, with some region restrictions in place.

Main official options

  • Korea TV broadcast : The ceremony is carried on Korean cable channels jtbc2 and jtbc4, as listed in the official Golden Disc information.
  • Official digital streaming (Korea & regional platforms): The official site lists digital streaming partners including Naverā€™s ģ¹˜ģ§€ģ§ (Chzzk) and other regional platforms such as Abema.
  • Global streaming (outside Korea/Japan/Indonesia) : Recent Golden Disc editions have used dedicated global platforms (for 2026, fan guides point to global platforms like PRIZM as the main international stream).

2026 event basics

  • Date & time: January 10, 2026, with the main ceremony starting around 6:30 p.m. KST.
  • Venue : Taipei Dome, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Edition : This is the 40th Golden Disc Awards, sometimes tagged online as GDA 2026 or GDA40.

Practical watching tips

  • Check the official siteā€™s ā€œAboutā€ or ā€œNoticeā€ section on show day for updated streaming links and any regional restrictions.
  • If you are outside Korea, Japan, and Indonesia, look for the official global stream (e.g., PRIZM or similar) rather than random mirror uploads, which can be unstable or taken down midā€‘show.
  • For Korean broadcast access abroad, some fans use licensed Kā€‘drama/Kā€‘variety streaming services that carry JTBC channels in their region, but availability varies by country.

Forum / ā€œwhat people are sayingā€ angle

On fan forums and social media:

  • Many international fans are sharing guides that highlight Naver ģ¹˜ģ§€ģ§ for domestic viewers and a single global platform (like PRIZM) for overseas , emphasizing that this is the safest way to get stable HD and official subtitles.
  • Longā€‘time GDA watchers note that earlier years used HelloLive as the exclusive global stream, so they recommend doubleā€‘checking the official Golden Disc X (Twitter) and website on show day to avoid fake ā€œliveā€ links and unofficial restreams.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.