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Schedule & Location
May 16 (Sat) ~ May 17 (Sun), 2026
Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Line up
Line up
THE GRAND PRIZE
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
THE PLATINUM
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
SONG OF THE YEAR
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
THE BEST STAGE
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
THE BEST PERFORMANCE
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
THE BEST GROUP (MALE/FEMALE)
30% Digital & Physical + 20% Jury panel + 50% Fan Vote
THE BEST SOLO (MALE/FEMALE)
30% Digital & Physical + 20% Jury panel + 50% Fan Vote
THE BEST TROT
30% Digital & Physical + 20% Jury panel + 50% Fan Vote
THE BEST NEW ARTIST
30% Digital & Physical + 20% Jury panel + 50% Fan Vote
THE BEST OST
30% Digital & Physical + 20% Jury panel + 50% Fan Vote
THE BEST ARTIST (ACTOR/ACTRESS)
30% Expert Panel + 30% Press Panel + 40% Fan Vote
FAN CHOICE ARTIST (SINGER)
Fan vote 100%
FAN CHOICE 5TH GENERATION
Fan vote 100%
Category
Awards Categories
※ Awards categories are subject to change.
HOT ICON
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
HOT TREND
50% Digital & Physical + 50% Jury panel
FAN CHOICE ARTIST (ACTOR/ACTRESS)
Fan vote 100%
FAN CHOICE COUPLE
Fan vote 100%
Nomination Policy and Judging Criteria
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Music & Albums: All releases from March 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026.
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Actors: Artists selected by the ASEA Organizing Committee from works (Drama, OTT, Film) released or scheduled for release between March 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026.
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Note: Nominees may be selected or updated based on music releases, artist activity, broadcast schedules, and actor performance.
Time line
Timeline
Jul 2025 ~ Feb 2026
ASEA 2026 Monthly Voting
Vote for your favorite artist.
Mar 2026 ~ May 2026
ASEA 2026 Main Voting & Finals
Vote to determine the most beloved artists in each category.
1H 2026
ASEA Ticket Sales Open
Tickets for the ASEA SHOW will be available.
May 16 – 17, 2026
ASEA 2026 SHOW
Enjoy spectacular performances and the announcement of the winners.
News
ASEA News
