Japan’s Belluna Dome just witnessed one of the biggest nights in Asian entertainment, and ENHYPEN walked away as the undisputed kings of the evening.
The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 kicked off its two-day ceremony on May 16 at the iconic Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan — and Day 1 did not disappoint. Hosted by MONSTA X’s Hyungwon and aespa’s Rei, with Lee Junho and Go Youn Jung serving as presenters, the night was packed with high-energy performances and major wins across music, acting, and entertainment.
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ENHYPEN: The Night’s Biggest Winners
ENHYPEN took home an extraordinary three awards on Day 1 — including two Daesangs (Grand Prizes), making them the undeniable highlight of the evening. Their album DESIRE : UNLEASH claimed Album of the Year, while the group itself swept Artist of the Year. They also added The Platinum Bonsang to their haul, completing a stunning night for the HYBE group.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK claimed Song of the Year for “JUMP,” and the Japanese group &TEAM took home Performance of the Year — proving that the ASEA stage is truly pan-Asian in its recognition.
ASEA 2026 Day 1 — Full Winners List
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Artist of the Year (Daesang) | ENHYPEN |
| 🏆 Album of the Year (Daesang) | ENHYPEN – DESIRE : UNLEASH |
| 🎵 Song of the Year | BLACKPINK – “JUMP” |
| 💃 Performance of the Year | &TEAM |
| 🥇 The Platinum (Bonsang) | ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ENHYPEN, IVE, &TEAM, CUTIE STREET, FRUITS ZIPPER |
| 🌍 Top Touring Artist | MONSTA X |
| 🎭 Best Artist (Actor) | 2PM’s Lee Junho, Kim Hye Yoon |
| 📱 Best OTT Artist | Go Youn Jung |
| 🎬 Best Character (Actor) | Lee Junho, Go Youn Jung |
| 👑 Great Legacy Artist | Sato Atsuhiro |
| 🌟 Best New Artist | ALPHA DRIVE ONE |
| 🎤 Best Solo | Lim Young Woong, (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi |
| 🎶 Best Trot | Lim Young Woong |
| 🎼 Producer Award | Kimura Misa |
| ⚡ Best Performance | KYOKA |
| 🔥 Hot Trend | IDID, VVUP, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY |
| ✨ Hot Icon | DXTEEN, CUTIE STREET, FRUITS ZIPPER |
What Is ASEA?
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards is a pan-Asian entertainment awards show hosted by Korean media outlets NEWSEN and @Star1 magazine. Launched in 2024, it has rapidly grown into one of the most anticipated events on the K-pop calendar, recognizing achievements in music, film, television, and digital entertainment across Asia. The 2026 edition at Belluna Dome is its biggest yet, with organizers targeting over 60,000 fans across both days.
Day 2 takes place on May 17, with ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, and xikers set to perform. Stay on top of every winner and performance update at TechnoSports, and don’t miss our Day 2 coverage at TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: How many awards did ENHYPEN win at ASEA 2026 Day 1?
ENHYPEN won three awards — Artist of the Year (Daesang), Album of the Year (Daesang) for DESIRE : UNLEASH, and The Platinum Bonsang.
Q: Where was ASEA 2026 held and when?
The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards took place on May 16–17, 2026 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan.
