Korean awards shows have always been filled with lots of hope and happiness for K-pop artists. With that spirit, the 2024 Asia Star Entertainer Awards in Japan will be held on April 10, 2024, at K-Arena Yokohama. This event marks the inaugural Asia Star Entertainer Awards, hosted by Newsen, Korea’s leading entertainment and sports media outlet with a valued tradition of 19 years. They are joined by 앳스타일, an online entertainment media outlet that has been steadily publishing Star & Style Magazine for 12 years. The prestigious event is organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee and Japan’s ZOZOTOWN.
ASEA 2024’s hosting duties for the evening will be led by 2PM’s Taecyeon and Girls’ Generation’s Yuri for the inaugural ceremony. The nominees’ categories include Best Male Group Award, Popularity Award, Trot Award, Best Female Soloist Award, Virtual Award, and more. Below, you’ll find what we know about the 1st Asia Star Entertainer Awards so far!
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2024 Asia Star Entertainer Awards Lineup
Prepare to be dazzled by the sensational lineup set to grace the stage at the upcoming award show. From the dynamic beats of K-pop groups like THE BOYZ, STAYC, and Stray Kids, to the soulful melodies of Day6 and Billlie, the evening promises a diverse array of musical experiences that will resonate with fans around the globe. Adding to the excitement are the infectious energy of Fantasy Boys, NCT WISH, and TWS, alongside the mesmerizing performances of SHINee’s Taemin, Tomorrow X Together, and Treasure, ensuring an unforgettable night filled with unforgettable performances.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there; J-pop enthusiasts will be treated to the electrifying sounds of NiziU, The Rampage from Exile Tribe, JO1, and INI, each bringing their own unique flair to the stage. And for those craving a taste of the underground scene, Creepy Nuts and ATBO are set to deliver high-octane performances that push the boundaries of rap and hip-hop. With such an eclectic lineup of talent, this award show promises to be a celebration of music in all its diverse and captivating forms, leaving audiences enthralled and inspired.
Where to Watch Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024
ASEA has unveiled U-Next, the Japanese streaming service, and the CS TBS broadcasting channel as the exclusive distributors. The live broadcast is scheduled to commence at 5:30 pm JST, as per the information available on INI’s official website.
2024 Asia Star Entertainer Awards Nominees
The final nominees for the award categories have yet to be unveiled. However, we’ll provide a list of the ones disclosed thus far.
Best Male Group Award
Stray Kids
TXT
EXO
TREASURE
SEVENTEEN
Best Female Group Award
NiziU
VIVIZ
TWICE
OH MY GIRL
Kep1er
Best Male Soloist Award
Lim Young-woong
SHINee’s Taemin
BTS’ Jungkook
Kang Daniel
BTS’ Suga
Best Female Soloist Award
TWICE’s Jihyo
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
MAMAMOO’s HwaSa
Sunmi
Red Velvet’s SeulGi
Trot Award
Youngtak
Lee Chan-won
Jung Dong-won
Kim Hee-jae
Hong Ji-yoon
Virtual Award
PLAVE
SUPERKIND
MAVE
ISEGYE IDOL
RE:Revolution
Rookie Award
JD1’s Jung Dong-won
ZEROBASEONE
PLAVE
TWS
POW
Popularity Award
Lim Yong-woong
BTS’ Jimin
BTS’ V
Stray Kids
Kang Daniel
EXO
SHINee’s Taemin
BTS’ Suga
BTS’ Jungkook
NiziU
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