ENHYPEN and xikers to Perform at 'ASEA 2026' as Part of a Global Trendsetter Lineup

ENHYPEN and xikers to appear at Belluna Dome in May for the 'Asia Star Entertainer Awards'

The groups ENHYPEN and xikers are set to perform at 'ASEA 2026.'

On March 16, the organizing committee for the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA 2026)—a music festival bringing together top-tier artists representing Asia—announced that ENHYPEN and xikers have officially joined the lineup. The ceremony will be held on May 16 and 17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

ENHYPEN is a global powerhouse that has taken the world by storm with their explosive popularity. Last year, they earned their first "triple million-seller" title with their second full-length album, ROMANCE : UNTOLD. They also successfully completed their massive 'WALK THE LINE' world tour, which captivated over 676,000 fans in stadiums both domestically and abroad. Building on these achievements, they swept a total of five Grand Prizes (Daesang) at major ceremonies, including the MAMA AWARDS and ASEA. Their 7th mini-album, THE SIN : VANISH, released this past January, marked the group’s fourth "double million-seller" record and topped global charts such as Japan's Oricon and Line Music. They also continue to maintain a long-term presence on the U.S. Billboard 200 main album chart.

xikers, who entered the music scene in 2023, have enjoyed global success by showcasing exceptional live performance skills, living up to their reputation as the direct juniors of ATEEZ. Just 12 days after their debut, they entered the Billboard 200 at No. 75 and were named one of the "Top 11 K-pop Boy Groups to Watch in 2023" by the Grammys. Last October, they released their 6th mini-album, HOUSE OF TRICKY : WRECKING THE HOUSE, which reflected significant musical growth and served as the perfect conclusion to their "HOUSE OF TRICKY" series. By winning awards at various major ceremonies early this year, they have proven themselves as artists with infinite potential.

Launched in 2024, ASEA has established itself as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists with worldwide influence while delivering high-quality performances. This year, top-class artists who achieved significant success over the past year will participate to showcase spectacular stages. Prior to ENHYPEN and xikers, the lineup confirmed on March 12 included ATEEZ, &TEAM, and Hearts2Hearts.

ASEA 2026 is hosted by Newsen, Korea's leading entertainment and sports media outlet (celebrating its 21st anniversary), and AtStar1 (@style), a star and style magazine (celebrating its 14th anniversary), and is organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.

Further details regarding the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria will be announced sequentially through the official website.

(Photo: Provided by ASEA Organizing Committee, BELIFT LAB, KQ Entertainment)