Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Date | May 28–29, 2025 |
| Venue | K-Arena Yokohama, Yokohama |
| Country | Japan |
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| Website | https://www.asea.kr |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Broadcast: TBS Streaming: Abema Dalda Naver TV |
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 was an award ceremony held at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama on May 28–29, 2025.[1] It is the 2025 edition of the annual award show Asia Star Entertainer Awards. The award ceremony was hosted by Juyeon and Rei for the first day and Kim Hye-yoon, Hyungwon, and Younghoon for the second day.[2][3] It was broadcast live in Japan via TBS and Abema, in Korea via Naver TV, and worldwide via Dalda.[4]
Performers
The lineup of performers was announced throughout April and May 2025.[5][6]
Day 1 (May 28)
| Artist(s) | Song(s) Performed |
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| Aespa | "Whiplash" "Supernova" "Armageddon" |
| Enhypen | "No Doubt" "Paranormal" "Loose" |
| Hearts2Hearts | "The Chase" "Butterflies" |
| KiiiKiii | "I Do Me" "BTG" "Groundwork" |
| NCT Wish | "Poppop" "Steady" "Choo Choo" |
| Nexz | Intro: "Heartbeat" / "Just Right" / "S-Class" "Simmer" "Ride the Vibe" "O-RLY?" |
| NiziU | "Love Line" "Yoake" "Life is Beautiful" |
| Nowz | "OoWee" "Why Not?" "Let's Get It" |
| Timelesz | "Rock This Party" "One and Only" "Anthem" |
| Xdinary Heroes | "Beautiful Life" "Strawberry Cake" "Little Things" |
Day 2 (May 29)
| Artist(s) | Song(s) Performed |
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| &Team | "Go in Blind (Getsurou)" "Run Wild" (Korean version) |
| Atarashii Gakko! | "Tokyo Calling" "One Heart" |
| Badvillain | "Badvillain" "Yah-Ho (Badtitude)" "Zoom" |
| BtoB | "Love Today" "Only One for Me" "Missing You" |
| Fantasy Boys | "Undeniable" "Get it On" |
| Hana | "Drop" "Rose" |
| I-dle | "Good Thing" "Girlfriend" "Fate" |
| N.SSign | "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" "Happy &" "Love Potion" |
| Nouera | "N.I.N (New is Now)" "MU" |
| Sakurazaka46 | "Jigōjitoku" "Udagawa Generation" |
| The Boyz | "Rock and Roll" "VVV" |
| The Rampage from Exile Tribe | "Kumo no Ito" "Stampede" "Rizzup" |
| Zerobaseone | "Good So Bad" "Devil Game" |
Winner and nominees
The winners are listed in alphanumerical order and emphasized in bold.[7][8]
Grand Prize
| Artist of the Year | |
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| Album of the Year | Song of the Year |
| Performance of the Year | Record the Year |
Main & Special Awards
| The Platinum (Bonsang) | |
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| Best New Artist | Best Artist |
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| Best Group | Best Solo Artist |
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| Best Performance | Best Conceptual Artist |
| Best Band | Best Trot |
| Global K-pop Leader | Global Rising Artist |
| Hot Icon | Hot Trend |
| Top Touring Artist | Best Producer |
| Best OST | |
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Popularity Awards
| Fan Choice – Character | Fan Choice – Couple |
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| Fan Choice – Artist | Fan Choice – 5th Generation Artist |
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Multiple awards
The following artist(s) received two or more awards:
| Count | Artist(s) |
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| 3 | Aespa |
| Byeon Woo-seok[b] | |
| Enhypen | |
| I-dle | |
| Kim Hye-yoon | |
| 2 | Choo Young-woo |
| Lim Young-woong | |
| NCT Wish | |
| NiziU | |
| Plave | |
| Timelesz | |
| The Boyz | |
| Zerobaseone |
Notes
- ^ Eclipse is a fictional band from the series Lovely Runner. The song is performed by Byeon Woo-seok as vocalist, Lee Seung-hyub as guitarist, Yang Hyuk as bassist, and Moon Yong-suk as drummer.
- ^ Including one as Eclipse.
References
- ^ Lee, Joo-Hwan (March 13, 2025). ‘ASEA 2025’ 5월 日 개최 확정...'아이돌챔프' 투표 진행 예정 ['ASEA 2025' confirmed to be held on May 2025...'Idol Champ' voting scheduled to proceed] (in Korean). MHN News. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Ha-na (May 29, 2025). 아이브 레이, ‘ASEA 2025’ MC 활약…‘더 플래티넘’ 수상까지 존재감 각인 [Ive Ray plays an active role as an MC at 'ASEA 2025'...Imprinted presence on 'The Platinum' award] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Seo, Tae-yang (April 7, 2025). 김혜윤, ASEA 2025 MC 발탁…영훈과 요코하마 무대 호흡 [Kim Hye-yoon selected as MC for ASEA 2025... Younghoon and Yokohama stage breathing] (in Korean). Star Daily News. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Grover, Ashima (May 28, 2025). "2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards: Lineup, when and where to watch, categories and more". The Financial Express. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (April 18, 2025). K팝 J팝 스타 총출동 ‘ASEA 2025’ 공연형 시상식 온다 [K-pop J-pop stars will attend the 'ASEA 2025' performance-type awards ceremony] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2025 Setlists". Setlist FM. May 29, 2025. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (May 28, 2025). 3관왕 에스파·엔하이픈, 대상 트로피 품에 안았다‥올해도 기록행진[종합][ASEA2025] [Three-time winner aespa and ENHYPEN won the grand prize trophy..Record streak this year as well[Comprehensive][ASEA2025]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-young (May 30, 2025). 아이들 대상→변우석x추영우 트로피 싹쓸이..'ASEA 2025' 성료 (종합) [Idle's Grand Prize→Byun Woo-seok x Choo Young-woo Trophy Sweep..' ASEA 2025' Achievements (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via Naver.