# ATEEZ Clinches the Daesang, TVXQ Wins Three — ASEA 2026 Day 2 Full Winners List

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ateez-clinches-the-daesang-tvxq-wins/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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.

### ATEEZ About ASEA 2026

Launched in 2024, the [Asia Star Entertainer Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Artist_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](https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/asea-2026-set-for-may-1617-at-japans-belluna-dome-1943310)

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 OFFICIAL](https://kpopofficial.com/event/asea-2026/)[K-waves and Beyond](https://kwavesandbeyond.com/where-to-watch-asia-star-entertainer-awards-2026/)

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### 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](https://www.soompi.com/article/1841704wpp/winners-of-the-asia-star-entertainer-awards-asea-2026-day-2)

**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.

For more K-pop and K-drama award coverage, visit [Technosports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

### 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](https://www.soompi.com/article/1841651wpp/winners-of-the-asia-star-entertainer-awards-asea-2026-day-1)

Catch up on more award show highlights at [Technosports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

### 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](https://kpopofficial.com/event/asea-2026/)

### **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.