Monsta X's Hyungwon showed off a bright smile while serving as an MC at the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026.

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Monsta Xs Hyungwon kicked off the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASEA 2026), held at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan on May 16, with a bright smile as the host. Hyungwon and Ive Ray served as co-MCs to lead the event.On the first day of the event, the 16th, various artists including N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP were included in the lineup, while actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung also attended to grace the occasion. ASEA 2026 was broadcast live via Japans U-NEXT and domestically through Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.

Monsta X's Hyungwon kicked off the '3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026' (ASEA 2026), held at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan on May 16, with a bright smile as the host. Hyungwon and Ive Ray served as co-MCs to lead the event.

On the first day of the event, the 16th, various artists including N-Team, ENHYPEN, and BB.UP were included in the lineup, while actors Lee Jun-ho and Ko Yoon-jung also attended to grace the occasion. ASEA 2026 was broadcast live via Japan's U-NEXT and domestically through Naver Chijijik and Naver TV.

ASEA 2026 Kicks Off in Japan

The third 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, with global audiences able to stream the ceremony via U-NEXT, Naver Chzzk, and Naver TV.

Hyungwon Takes the Stage as MC

MONSTA X member Hyungwon serves as a host for the opening day of ASEA 2026 alongside IVE's Rei. Known for his work as a singer, dancer, and actor, Hyungwon brings his experience to the stage for this international awards ceremony.