Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE hosted the '3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026,' held on May 16 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Various artists, as well as actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung, graced the event with their presence.
On the first day of the event, the 16th, numerous artists including N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP were included in the lineup. The awards ceremony was broadcast lIVE on the Japanese OTT platform U-NEXT and domestically via Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.
ASEA 2026 Kicks Off in Japan
The third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA 2026) officially commenced on May 16 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. The event serves as a major platform for cross-cultural musical exchange, featuring a diverse lineup of artists including ENHYPEN, &TEAM, and various Japanese acts.
Hyungwon and Rei Lead ASEA 2026
MONSTA X member Hyungwon and IVE's Rei have been selected as the official MCs for the opening day of ASEA 2026. Their participation highlights the collaborative spirit of the awards ceremony as it brings together prominent figures from the K-pop industry.