The Asia Star Entertainer Awards wrapped up its biggest edition yet, and Day 2 did not disappoint. From a historic triple win for a legendary duo to K-pop’s hottest fourth-gen acts picking up hardware, here is every winner from the second night.
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ATEEZ About ASEA 2026
Launched in 2024, the Asia Star Entertainer Awards has quickly emerged as a major awards ceremony celebrating artists who have made a global impact across music, television, film, and digital entertainment across Asia. The event is hosted by South Korean entertainment media Newsen and lifestyle magazine Star1. Deccan Chronicle
ASEA 2026 took place across two nights — May 16 and 17 — at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. Day 2 was hosted by TVXQ’s Max Changmin and actress Lee Sung-kyung. KPOP OFFICIALK-waves and Beyond
Day 2 — Complete Winners List
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Record of the Year (Daesang) | ATEEZ |
| 🏆 Top Touring Artist | TVXQ |
| The Platinum (Bonsang) | ATEEZ, TVXQ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, Hearts2Hearts |
| Fan Choice Couple | Lee Chae Min & Lim Yoona |
| Fan Choice Artist (Actor) | Lee Junho |
| Fan Choice Artist (Singer) | Lim Young Woong |
| Fan Choice 5th Generation | AHOF |
| The Best Conceptual Artist | ATEEZ |
| The Best Group (Male) | Stray Kids |
| The Best Group (Female) | Hearts2Hearts |
| The Best OST | Sung Han Bin — “You Are Spring” (Spring Fever OST) |
| The Best Character (Actress) | Lee Sung Kyung |
| The Best Character (Actor) | Lee Chae Min |
| The Grand Legendary Artist of Asia | TVXQ |
| The Best Stage (Japan) | Ikuta Toma |
| The Best Solo (Female) | Yuqi |
| The Best Stage | Kwon Eun Bi, Wonho |
| Hot Trend | NOWZ |
| Hot Icon | WILD BLUE, xikers |
The Big Stories from Day 2
ATEEZ dominated — ATEEZ took home the Daesang with Record of the Year, and added The Platinum (Bonsang) and The Best Conceptual Artist to their haul, walking away as the night’s biggest winners. soompi
TVXQ made history — The legendary duo swept three awards: Top Touring Artist, The Platinum, and The Grand Legendary Artist of Asia — a fitting tribute to their two-decade dominance across the continent.
Stray Kids and Hearts2Hearts claimed Best Group honours for male and female acts respectively, while fan votes crowned Lee Junho as Fan Choice Actor and Lim Young Woong as Fan Choice Singer — both perennial favourites with fiercely devoted fanbases.
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Day 1 Recap — In Case You Missed It
Day 1 on May 16 saw ENHYPEN dominate with three awards including two Daesangs — Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for DESIRE: UNLEASH — plus The Platinum. BLACKPINK claimed Song of the Year for “JUMP”, while &TEAM took Performance of the Year. Soompi
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FAQs
Q: Where was ASEA 2026 held?
A: ASEA 2026 was held on May 16 and 17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. KPOP OFFICIAL
Q: Who won the Daesang on Day 2 of ASEA 2026?
A: ATEEZ took home the Daesang (Grand Prize) for Record of the Year on Day 2 of ASEA 2026.
