NOWZ, IDID, and THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Confirmed for 'ASEA 2026'

Trending artists from Korea and Japan to appear at Belluna Dome in May for the 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards'

The groups NOWZ, IDID, and THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE are set to perform at 'ASEA 2026.'

On March 19, the organizing committee for the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASEA 2026) confirmed that these three groups have joined the lineup for the festival, which will be held on May 16 and 17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

NOWZ (Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, Siyun), who originally debuted in 2024 as NOWADAYS, had a successful year following their rebranding. Their first mini-album, IGNITION, saw first-week sales nearly double compared to previous records, and their title track "EVERGLOW" was selected by Billboard staff as one of "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025." Having made their official Japanese debut on March 4 with the EP NOWZ, the group is gaining significant local traction. Fans are eager to see how the winners of the "ASEA Hot Trend" award from last year will elevate their performance this time.

IDID (Jang Yonghoon, Kim Minjae, Park Wonbin, Chu Yoochan, Park Seonghyeon, Baek Junhyuk, Jeong Semin), the new boy group born from Starship Entertainment’s massive 'Debut’s Plan' project, made an immediate impact by winning first place on music broadcasts upon their debut last September. Their debut album, I did it., sold over 441,524 copies in its first week, topping the Circle Chart Weekly Album Chart and earning them the title of "Mega Rookies." Known for mastering both refreshing and charismatic concepts, the group also connects with fans through their original content, 'NALDID.' All eyes are on their very first 'ASEA' appearance.

THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE is a 16-member dance and vocal group that made its major debut in 2017 with the single "Lightning." Their July 2024 single, "24karats GOLD GENESIS," marked their first No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and swept four major rankings across Billboard and Oricon. Following a successful solo concert at the Tokyo Dome, they are currently on a massive arena tour, 'THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR 2026 -(R)MPG,' spanning 23 performances across 11 cities. This marks their third consecutive year performing at 'ASEA' since the inaugural 2024 ceremony.

ASEA 2026 is hosted by Newsen and AtStar1 (@style) and organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee. The current confirmed lineup includes ATEEZ, &TEAM, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, and xikers, with MONSTA X’s Hyungwon and IVE’s Rei serving as Day 1 MCs. Actors Lee Jun-ho and Go Youn-jung are also confirmed to attend.

Ticket reservations began on the 16th, with further details available on the official Japanese website.

(Photo: Provided by ASEA Organizing Committee, Cube Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, LDH JAPAN)