SKY-HI, timelesz, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, and HANA Confirmed for ASEA 2025

Top Japanese artists SKY-HI, timelesz, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, and rising girl group HANA are officially joining the lineup for ASEA 2025, set to take place on May 28–29 at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan.

SKY-HI, a multi-talented singer-songwriter known for his powerful rap, vocals, dance, and songwriting, debuted in 2005 as a member of AAA and launched his solo career in 2013. In 2020, he founded the music label BMSG, stepping into the role of CEO. Beyond his own music, SKY-HI has taken on a major producing role for boy groups like BE:FIRST and MAZZEL, showcasing his versatility as an artist, producer, and executive.

timelesz, originally formed in 2011, recently returned with a new 8-member lineup following the widely followed "timelesz project -AUDITION-". Founding members Fuma Kikuchi, Shori Sato, and So Matsushima now lead the group alongside five new members—Takuto Teranishi, Yoshitaka Hara, Masaki Hashimoto, Shuto Inomata, and Taiki Shinozuka—bringing together experience and fresh talent for a dynamic new chapter.

THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, a 16-member dance and vocal group, debuted in 2017 with their hit single “Lightning.” In 2021, they held a successful solo concert at Tokyo Dome, just four years after debut. Their 2023 single “24karats GOLD GENESIS” sold over 350,000 copies and topped multiple Billboard Japan and Oricon charts. The group is currently touring 11 cities with their “PRIMAL SPIDER” arena tour and will launch a hall tour across 15 venues starting in June.

HANA is a new multinational girl group formed in January through the survival show “No No Girls,” produced by rapper CHANMINA and executive produced by SKY-HI. The 7-member group includes Korean and Japanese members—Jisoo, Naoko Chikawa, Yuri, Momoka, Koharu, and Mahina. Their pre-debut single “Drop,” written and composed by CHANMINA, generated major buzz, heightening anticipation for their official debut in April.

ASEA 2025 continues to unite Asia’s top artists and global fans through music. The inaugural ceremony in 2024 featured major acts such as Stray Kids, TXT, DAY6, TREASURE, SHINee’s Taemin, and Creepy Nuts, making waves across the industry.

This year’s ceremony promises another spectacular celebration, with previously announced artists aespa, Xdinary Heroes, and &TEAM. Hosting the first night will be Juyeon of THE BOYZ and Rei of IVE.

ASEA 2025 is hosted by NEWSEN (marking its 20th anniversary), @star1 magazine (13th anniversary), and The Star I&M, in partnership with the ASEA Organizing Committee and ZOZOTOWN.

Tickets go on sale March 25. For more information, visit the official website or the special event page on ZOZOTOWN.

Additional announcements regarding the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria will be released soon.