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Thai Star NuNew Performs at TIMA 2026 Alongside Major K-pop Acts

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✨ KpopAngel Original🗓️ 8/23/2026, 8:02:00 PM⏱️ 3 min read👀 9 views💬 0

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1Thai actor and singer Charawin Perdpiriyawong, known widely by his nickname ‘NuNew’, made his debut performance among groups including TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Str…
2Held on August 22nd and 23rd in Hong Kong, the TMElive International Music Awards, also known as TIMA, took place at the Kai Tak Main Stadium.

Thai Star NuNew Performs at TIMA 2026 Alongside Major K-pop Acts — via @new_cwr on Instagram

Held on August 22nd and 23rd in Hong Kong, the TMElive International Music Awards, also known as TIMA, took place at the Kai Tak Main Stadium. The awards show, which is organized through a partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment and South Korea’s Melon, featured a star-studded lineup of more than 30 K-pop acts. Some major names included TOMORROW X TOGETHER

TOMORROW X TOGETHER K-POP GROUP TXT (Tomorrow X Together) is a South Korean boy group formed by BIGHIT MUSIC and debuted on March 4, 2019. The group consists of five members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai. Known for their powerf , Stray Kids

Stray Kids K-POP GROUP Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. , aespa aespa

aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that , RIIZE, and SUPER JUNIOR, as well as international special guests such as American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth. The two-day event was comprised of six different “chapters” that each highlighted groups of performers with sets ranging from five to thirty minutes. Among the artists on August 23rd was Thai actor and singer Charawin Perdpiriyawong, known widely by his nickname ‘NuNew’, making his debut performance on the TIMA stage. The 25-year-old artist appeared on the red carpet to greet fans before going on to deliver a set that combined his powerful vocals with an impressive bilingual performance in both Thai and Mandarin.

Although this was NuNew’s first appearance at TIMA, he is no stranger to delivering on K-pop stages. In September of 2025, he made his South Korean debut with his single “Leave Me With Your Love”. The song, which blends NuNew’s signature pop-ballad sound with rap and R&B elements, was produced by EL CAPITXN, who is known for his hit work with major Korean artists like BTS BTS

BTS K-POP GROUP BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, me , IU, PSY, Stray Kids

Stray Kids K-POP GROUP Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. , and TXT, among others. NuNew debuted the song at a fan showcase event in Seoul on October 1st, 2025. Following the song’s release, he made history as the first Thai singer to perform at the SBS Gayo Daejon Summer Festival. On July 17th, 2026, he appeared as a special guest performer at K-pop star Ten’s (of NCT NCT

NCT K-POP GROUP NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG. and WayV) anniversary concert. It feels only fitting that his scope has begun to expand globally–NuNew’s domestic popularity has granted him nicknames such as Thailand’s “National Son” and “Asia’s Pearl.” He has won a myriad of major Thai music and television awards including T-pop Artist of the Year, Best OST, Best Male Artist, Best Leading Actor, Actor of the Year, and People’s Favorite. His appearance at this year’s TIMA is a culmination of the hard work which has landed him on international stages.

NuNew debuted as an actor in the BL series Cutie Pie in 2022 alongside his on-screen turned real-life partner Zee Pruk, and since then, has exploded into Thai stardom. He has starred in several hit movies and television shows including the massively successful series The Next Prince in 2024, which trended number one in the world on IQIYI and is now available to watch globally on Netflix. In addition to his acting skills, NuNew has become known for his wide vocal range and undeniable stage presence. His first solo concert “Dream Catcher” in 2024 drew audiences of over 20,000 at the IMPACT Arena in Thailand, and went on to include shows in Japan and South Korea. In 2025, NuNew and Zee Pruk achieved massive success with their “Crazy in Love” duo concert in the same Bangkok venue, drawing praise from fans and critics alike for their strong vocal performances and the high production value of the show.

NuNew performed during the “Starlight Chapter” on day 2 of the awards show, among K-pop acts including AND2BLE, EVAN, MEOVV, NMIXX, PLAVE, and WayV. His setlist for TIMA included his hit T-pop track “Heartquake”, which NuNew released in 2025 with his partner, Zee. The duo’s music video release features catchy lyrics and sensual choreography that NuNew showcased as the opening number alongside a crew of dancers. The track wove seamlessly into the surrounding performances, demonstrating NuNew’s prowess as a global performer as well as his status as one of the top Thai idols in the industry. He went on to deliver a soft rendition of his Thai R&B track “Your Season” as well as the Chinese version of his hit single “รักแท้ 真爱” or “True Love”. During the comments of his performance, he announced in English to the audience that he would be holding his second solo concert in Thailand later this year. He expressed his gratitude to be invited to perform on the TIMA stage and asked fans to look forward to his upcoming performances.

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