Monsta X Hyungwon and IVE Lay were selected as MCs for ASEA 2026 and showed off the ball heart pose.

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Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE served as hosts for the 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026), held at the Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan, and struck a friendly cheek-heart pose. The awards ceremony took place on May 16 and was graced by the presence of various artists and actors.On the first day of the event, May 16, Hyungwon and Lay served as MCs, while the lineup included numerous artists such as ENHYPEN, N-TEAM, and BB.UP. Additionally, actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung attended the ceremony, adding significance to the event.ASEA 2026 was broadcast live via the Japanese OTT platform U-NEXT and Koreas Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.

Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE served as hosts for the '3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026' (ASEA 2026), held at the Saitama Belluna Dome in Japan, and struck a friendly cheek-heart pose. The awards ceremony took place on May 16 and was graced by the presence of various artists and actors.

On the first day of the event, May 16, Hyungwon and Lay served as MCs, while the lineup included numerous artists such as ENHYPEN, N-TEAM, and BB.UP. Additionally, actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung attended the ceremony, adding significance to the event.

'ASEA 2026' was broadcast lIVE via the Japanese OTT platform U-NEXT and Korea's Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.

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 event features a diverse lineup of artists and is being broadcast globally through U-NEXT, Naver Chzzk, and Naver TV.

Hyungwon and Rei Lead ASEA 2026

Monsta X member Hyungwon and IVE's Rei took the stage as the official MCs for the opening day of ASEA 2026. Their participation highlights the collaborative spirit of the event as it brings together prominent figures from the Asian entertainment industry.