Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE served as MCs for the '3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026,' held at the Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan. Various artists and actors attended the awards ceremony, which took place on May 16, adding glamour to the event.
The lineup included numerous artists such as N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP, while actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung were also in attendance. The ceremony was broadcast lIVE on the Japanese OTT platform U-NEXT, as well as on Naver Chijijik and Naver TV in Korea.
ASEA 2026 Kicks Off in Japan
The third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA 2026) commenced on May 16 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. The event features a diverse lineup of artists and is broadcast internationally via U-NEXT, Naver Chzzk, and Naver TV.
Hyungwon and Rei Lead ASEA 2026
Monsta X member Hyungwon and IVE's Rei served as the official MCs for the opening day of the ASEA 2026 ceremony. Their participation highlights the collaborative spirit of the event as it brings together prominent figures from the Asian entertainment industry.