The 3rd ‘ASEA 2026’ Confirmed for May in Japan… Top Asian Artists to Gather

Asia Music Festival ‘ASEA 2026’ Begins Its Third Journey with the Global Fandom

The "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026)," a music festival where top-class artists representing Asia gather in one place, has confirmed it will be held at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on May 16 and 17.

The ASEA Organizing Committee announced through an official statement on March 10, “ASEA 2026, where music, stars, and fans become one, will open grandly this May in Japan.” Launched in 2024, ASEA has established itself as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists who exert influence beyond Asia and across the world every year, showcasing high-quality performances.

■ A Third Leap Following Record-Breaking Success
"ASEA 2025," which successfully concluded last May, built an unrivaled lineup featuring K-POP leaders such as ENHYPEN, aespa, and I-DLE, along with top Asian artists like Byeon Woo-seok, Timelesz, and Sakurazaka46. Notably, it drew approximately 37,000 spectators over two days, proving the explosive energy of the Asian music market. This year’s "ASEA 2026" is expected to showcase a scale and production that surpasses its predecessor.

■ An Authoritative Platform for the Asian Music Industry
This awards ceremony is hosted by "NEWSEN," Korea's leading entertainment and sports media outlet celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, and "@style," a star and style magazine celebrating its 14th anniversary, and is organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.

■ Future Plans and Information Disclosure
An official from the ASEA Organizing Committee stated, “This year will be an awards ceremony where fans can participate more actively through a further strengthened global fan voting system.” They added, “We plan to sequentially announce the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria through the official website in the future.”