The 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 presented by JoJoTown (ASEA 2025)' kicks off today (28th).

'ASEA 2025' will be held today (28th) and tomorrow (29th) at K Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. This year's ceremony is drawing global fans' attention as a total of global artists from Korea and Japan participate.

As this year marks the second edition, top stars representing Asia will make a massive appearance. On the first day today, groups aespa, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, NCT WISH, NEXZ, NiziU, NOWADAYS, timelesz, and Xdinary Heroes have confirmed their appearances.

Also, The Boyz member Juyeon and IVE's Rei will serve as MCs, and actor Jang Geun-seok will add to the specialness as the award presenter.

On the second day, 29th, ATARASHII GAKKO!, &TEAM, BADVILLAIN, BTOB, FANTASY BOYS, HANA, i-dle, JOYURI, NouerA, n.SSign, SAKURAZAKA46, SKY-HI, THE BOYZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, and ZEROBASEONE will be in attendance.

In particular, actress Kim Hye-yoon, who gained great attention and popularity with the drama 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung,' is expected to collaborate as an MC with MONSTA X member Hyungwon and The Boyz's Younghoon.

Moreover, popular stars will gather in one place. Byun Woo-seok, who gained syndrome-level popularity from 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung,' will present the grand prize on this day. Additionally, Choo Young-soo, who made hit dramas such as 'The Tale of Lady Ok' and 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' and Jo Yuri, who appeared in the Netflix series 'Squid Game 2,' will attend as presenters to illuminate the event.

As top stars from around the world gather, global fans can enjoy 'ASEA 2025' together. The event will be broadcast live in South Korea through global K-Pop fandom community dalda.io, Naver CHZZK, and Naver TV, while in Japan, it will be available on the TBS Channel 1 and Japan's leading OTT platform ABEMA. 'ASEA 2025' is hosted by NEWSEN, South Korea's top entertainment sports media celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and @style, a star & style magazine celebrating its 13th anniversary, along with The Star Y&M, and organized by ASEA Organizing Committee and JoJoTown.

[Photo] OSEN DB, provided by ASEA 2025.

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