Only few days remain before Asia’s largest entertainment show begins, and all eyes are on finding out where to watch Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026, the full list of performing artists, nominees, presenters, and everything else there is to know about this year’s edition of the show. In its brief history since 2024, the ASEA has already become an important annual event that sees the biggest stars of the K-pop and K-drama worlds come together for two days of performances and awards.
This year, the 제3회 아시아 스타 엔터테이너 어워즈 2026 will be back, this time bigger than ever, at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. With stars from idol groups, soloists, actors, and rookie artists to their name, the upcoming award show has a promise of having a star-studded guest list for both days of the show. Not only music accolades, but also those of actors, OST singers, fan votes, and massive performances that are usually considered some of the highlights of the show.
The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards gala night is likely to include improved production, better fan involvement via online voting worldwide and more extravagant stage shows. Here’s everything we know about ASEA 2026 up till now.
All About 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards in Japan
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Host
ASEA 2026 hosting lineup promises an interesting combination of K-pop idols and actors as hosts. For Day 1 which is on May 16 is set to feature MONSTA X member Hyungwon along with IVE’s Rei as hosts of the show. Fans can anticipate some fun and energy being brought to the screen as both the idols entertain their audience throughout the first day of the award show.
On the other hand, Day 2 is scheduled on May 17 when TVXQ’s Max Changmin and Lee Sung-kyung, who is known for her work in Korean dramas, will host the ceremony. As Changmin already has vast experience in the entertainment industry, people can expect that this couple will do justice to their role.
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Performance Lineup
The ASEA 2026 performers lineup represents a variety of artists from different genres of music, including K-pop, J-pop, and other Asian singers.
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Performance Lineup for Day 1 (May 16)
&TEAM
ENHYPEN
IDID
VVUP
FRUITS ZIPPER
CANDY TUNE
SWEET STEADY
CUTIE STREET
Misa Kimura
DXTEEN
KYOKA
ALPHA DRIVE ONE
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Performance Lineup for Day 2 (May 17)
ATEEZ
Hearts2Hearts
xikers
NOWZ
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
Wonho
Kwon Eun Bi
Toma Ikuta
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Presenters
The star-studded line-up of presenters for the event will include some much-loved artists in the world of Korean entertainment. Lee Junho and Go Youn-jung have confirmed that they will be making their appearances as presenters at the award show on the first day, which is scheduled to take place on May 16. Their appearance is considered one of the most awaited moments by many K-drama fans.
Another actor who has confirmed his participation as a presenter at the award show on the day 2 is actor Lee Chae-min and Akasaka Akira. Some more celebrity will also be seen participating as presenters.
Where to Watch Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026
The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 will take place on May 16 and 17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan.
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Red Carpet show will kick off at 3:30 PM KST (12 PM IST), whereas the main show will commence at 5:30 PM KST (2 PM IST). People who are looking for platforms to watch the ASEA 2025 can find the event live streaming on U-NEXT, NAVER CHZZK, and Naver TV.
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 Nominees
Best Group (Male)
Stray Kids
BTS
PLAVE
&TEAM
ENHYPEN
Best Group (Female)
Isegye Idol
Hearts2Hearts
NiziU
BABYMONSTER
i-dle
Best Male Solo
Lim Young-woong
TXT’s Yeonjun
TVXQ’s Max Changmin
BTS’ Jin
SHINee’s Taemin
Best Female Solo
i-dle’s YUQI
i-dle’s Miyeon
IVE’s An Yujin
Sunmi
ITZY’s Yeji
Best Trot
Lim Young-woong
Lee Chan-won
Park Ji-hyeon
Kim Youngbin
Jung Dong-won
Best New Artist
ALPHA DRIVE ONE
Lngshot
CORTIS
IDID
In A Minute
Best O.S.T
Young Tak’s “An Unknown Life” for For Eagle Brothers
Sung Hanbin’s “You Are Spring” for Spring Fever
Jongho’s “Just Like the First Time” for The Nice Guy
HAN’s “Updraft” for Typhoon Family
BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Ruin My Life” for Transit Love 4
Best Actor (Male)
Byeon Woo-seok
Park Jinyoung
Lee Jun-ho
Cha Eunwoo
Park Ji-hoon
Best Actor (Female)
Lim Yoona
Kim Hye-yoon
Shin Hye-sun
Kim You-jung
Nam Ji-hyun
Fan Choice 5th Generation
RIIZE
AHOF
TWS
POW
NEXZ
Fan Choice Singer
Lim Young-woong
ENHYPEN
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan
BTS’ Jimin
BTS
Fan Choice Actor
Lee Jun-ho
Park Jinyoung
Cha Eunwoo
Lee Jun-hyuk
Park Ji-hoon
Fan Choice Couple
Lee Chae-min and Lim Yoona for Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin for Dynamite Kiss
Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha for Typhoon Family
Moon Sang-min and Nam Ji-hyun for To My Beloved Thief
Lomon and Kim Hye-yoon for No Tail to Tell
As the event is less than a week away from kicking off, excitement builds up around the world over the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026. Which artist or actor are you rooting for this year?
