BTS member Jin is currently leading a tight fan vote for the Male Popularity Award at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, holding 30.9% of votes as of the latest update.
Close behind are HYBE labelmates ENHYPEN at 29.95% and TXT (Tomorrow X Together) at 21.54%, showing how competitive the race has become. Fan voting percentages are shifting daily by small fractions, reflecting active global participation.
Voting is conducted through the PRIZM app, where fans can cast up to four free daily votes and earn bonus votes by sharing certificates or engaging with app features. Fans often create multiple verified accounts to maximize support.
BTS fans, known as ARMY, have rallied online with hashtags like #GDAforJIN, while ENHYPEN supporters (ENGENEs) and fans of TXT (MOAs) continue their efforts, making the contest highly dynamic.
The Upbit Popularity Award is entirely determined by fan votes. The 40th Golden Disc Awards will take place on January 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan, a venue that holds 40,000 people. Confirmed performers include ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, and rising artists like izna and CORTIS.
Voting continues until January 5, 2026, and fans are encouraged to participate daily as the leaderboard remains extremely close.
