Winners Of The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 Day 1

The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 kicked off tonight!

On May 16, the third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards held the first night of its ceremony at the Belluna Dome in Japan.

ENHYPEN ENHYPEN K-POP GROUP ENHYPEN is a seven-member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. won a total of three awards, including two Daesangs (Grand Prizes). In addition to winning Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (for “DESIRE : UNLEASH”), the group also won The Platinum (a Bonsang).

Check out the full list of winners from Day 1 below!

Artist of the Year: ENHYPENSong of the Year: BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. (“JUMP”)Album of the Year: ENHYPEN ENHYPEN K-POP GROUP ENHYPEN is a seven-member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. (“DESIRE : UNLEASH”)Performance of the Year: &TEAM

The Platinum Award: ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ENHYPEN ENHYPEN K-POP GROUP ENHYPEN is a seven-member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. , IVE IVE K-POP GROUP IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. , &TEAM, CUTIE STREET, FRUITS ZIPPER

Top Touring Artist: MONSTA X MONSTA X K-POP GROUP MONSTA X is a South Korean boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy under Starship Entertainment. They debuted in 2015 and are known for powerful performances, strong rap and vocal lines, and a global fanbase.

The Best Artist (Actor): 2PM’s Lee Junho, Kim Hye YoonThe Best OTT Artist: Go Youn JungThe Best Character (Actor): Lee Junho, Go Youn Jung

The Great Legacy Artist: Sato Atsuhiro

The Best New Artist: ALPHA DRIVE ONEThe Best Solo: Lim Young Woong, i-dle’s YuqiThe Best Trot: Lim Young Woong

Producer Award: Kimura Misa

The Best Performance: KYOKA

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Congratulations to all of the winners! Stay tuned for the list of winners from Day 2, which will take place on May 17.

Watch Lee Junho in his drama “The Red Sleeve” on Viki below:

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Or watch Kim Hye Yoon in her film “Ditto” below:

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