BTS' Jin thanks fans after receiving Golden Disc upbit popularity award

By Yoo Joonha Posted : January 23, 2026, 11:14 Updated : January 23, 2026, 11:14
This photo captured from WEVERSE show BTS Jin holding up his plaque for 'Upbit Male Popularity Award' from 41st golden disk award

SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) - BTS member Jin thanked fans on Thursday after receiving his plaque for the "Upbit Male Popularity Award" at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, sharing a message on Weverse, a global superfan platform operated by HYBE that enables direct communication between artists and fans.

“The precious award that ARMY gave us. It’s been delivered to me now. Thank you. I’ll cherish it,” Jin wrote, expressing appreciation for his fan's support.
 
This photo captured from WEVERSE show BTS Jin holding up his plaque for 'Upbit Male Popularity Award' from 41st golden disk award

The Golden Disc Awards select winners based primarily on annual album sales and digital streaming performance, combined with evaluations by industry experts.

Jin has continued to receive strong listener response with “Don’t Say You Love Me,” the title track of his second mini album Echo, as well as “Running Wild,” “I’ll Be There,” and “Super Tuna.”

Meanwhile, BTS announced on Weverse that the group will return on March 20 with its fifth full-length album ARIRANG, a 14-track release that reflects the group’s Korean roots and shared emotional identity.

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