Top artists from South Korea and Japan will gather in one place.
The 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 presented by ZOZOTOWN' (ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2025 presented by zozotown, abbreviated as ASEA 2025) will take place on May 28 and 29 at K Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan.
In its second edition, 'ASEA' is an award ceremony where top stars representing Asia come together to unite with fans around the world through music.
This year features aespa, who has dominated the domestic and international charts with consecutive mega hits 'Supernova,' 'Armageddon,' and 'Whiplash'; ENHYPEN, achieving 'triple million seller' status with every album release; timelesz, which has captured Japan following a restructuring audition for new members; (G)I-DLE, who topped album and music charts again upon their comeback; and ZEROBASEONE, who added the meaningful title of five consecutive million sellers. South Korean and Japanese artists are expected to showcase their unique charms.
This year, 'ASEA 2025' will showcase differentiated production not seen at other award ceremonies. As part of the opening performance, all artists will sequentially take the stage to greet fans. This time has been arranged to enhance communication with fans attending the ceremony.
On the first day, May 28, aespa, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, NCT WISH, NEXZ, NiziU, NOWADAYS, timelesz, and Xdinary Heroes will perform. (In alphabetical order) The Boyz member Juyeon, IVE member Rei will serve as MCs, and actor Jang Geun-seok will present the grand prize.
On the second day, May 29, the lineup includes ATARASHII GAKKO!, &TEAM, BADVILLAIN, BTOB, FANTASY BOYS, HANA, (G)I-DLE, JOYURI, NouerA, n.SSign, SAKURAZAKA46, SKY-HI, THE BOYZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, and ZEROBASEONE. (In alphabetical order) Actor Kim Hye-yoon, MONSTA X's Hyungwon, and The Boyz member Younghoon have been selected as hosts, and actor Byeon Woo-seok will present the honorary grand prize. Actor Choo Young-Woo and singer-actress JOYURI will attend as presenters, adding shine to the event.
'ASEA 2025' is organized by South Korea's leading entertainment sports media 'NEWSEN,' celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the star & style magazine '@style,' which is marking its 13th anniversary, along with the ASEA Organizing Committee and ZOZOTOWN.
General ticket sales for the ceremony began on the 2nd. For more details, check the official website and special page on ZOZOTOWN.
'ASEA 2025' will be exclusively broadcast live in South Korea via Naver CHZZK and Naver TV, while being live streamed in Japan via TBS Channel 1 and Japan's leading OTT platform ABEMA.
[Photo] ASEA Organizing Committee
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