Monsta X Hyungwon and IVE Lay served as hosts for 'ASEA 2026'.

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Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE served as MCs for the 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026), held at the Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan, leading the event. Various artists and actors attended the awards ceremony, which took place on May 16, adding glamour to the occasion.The lineup included numerous artists such as N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP, while actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung also attended, further heightening the excitement of the awards. The ceremony was broadcast live on the Japanese OTT platform U-NEXT, as well as on Naver Chijijik and Naver TV in Korea.

Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE served as MCs for the "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER Awards 2026" (ASEA 2026), held at the Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan, leading the event. Various artists and actors attended the Awards ceremony, which took place on May 16, adding glamour to the occasion.

The lineup included numerous artists such as N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP, while actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung also attended, further heightening the excitement of the Awards. 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 Saitama

The third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA 2026) commenced on May 16 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. The ceremony features a diverse lineup of artists and is being 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 awards ceremony. Their participation highlights the collaborative spirit of the event, which brings together prominent figures from the Asian entertainment industry.