Monsta X's Hyungwon and IVE's Lay served as MCs for the 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026.

Hyungwon of Monsta X and Lay of IVE hosted the '3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026' held at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan on May 16, and participated in a photo session. The awards ceremony, featuring various artists, was broadcast lIVE via Japan's U-NEXT and domestic platforms Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.

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 actors, including appearances by Lee Jun-ho and Go Yoon-jung.

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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. The event is being broadcast internationally through U-NEXT in Japan and via Naver Chzzk and Naver TV in Korea.

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About REI

Recreational Equipment, Inc., commonly known as REI, is an American retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. It is organized as a consumers' co-operative. REI sells sports equipment, camping gear, travel equipment, and clothing. It also offers services such as outdoor-oriented vacations and courses. REI operates 165 retail stores in 39 states. It also receives orders via mail-order catalogs and the internet.  Wikipedia 

About Monsta X

Monsta X is a South Korean boy group formed through the reality survival program No.Mercy by Starship Entertainment. The group is currently composed of six members: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M, with former member Wonho having left the group in October 2019.  Wikipedia 

About Hyungwon

Chae Hyung-won, better known as Hyungwon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model and DJ. In 2015, he debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X through Mnet's survival show No.Mercy.  Wikipedia 