Actors Lee Sung-kyoung and Lee Chae-min will appear at ASEA 2026.
The music festival that brings together top-class artists representing Asia, the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS, hereinafter "ASEA 2026"), will be held May 16 and 17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and the organizing committee said April 7 that Lee Sung-kyoung and Lee Chae-min have been confirmed to appear.
Lee Sung-kyoung is scheduled to host the second day of ASEA 2026 on the 17th as MC and lead the awards ceremony. Lee Sung-kyoung debuted as a model through the 2008 SBS Supermodel Contest and began full-fledged acting activities in 2014 with the drama "It's Okay, That's Love," gaining attention for her stable acting skills and ability to build distinctive characters. She solidified her position as a leading actress by showing matured acting in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" and was widely loved for the "Dr. Romantic" series. In the recently concluded "In Your Radiant Season," she led the drama with a detailed, passionate performance.
Known for her excellent singing ability, Lee Sung-kyoung has proven her versatility by expanding into musical theater. Having already shown smooth hosting skills at various awards shows, expectations are growing for what Lee Sung-kyoung will do at ASEA 2026. The K-pop top star who will share MC duties with Lee Sung-kyoung is scheduled to be announced on the 27th.
Rising star Lee Chae-min, currently one of the most watched next-generation talents, will also make his first appearance at ASEA 2026. A graduate of the acting department at Korea National University of Arts, Lee Chae-min left a strong impression from his 2021 debut in "High Class." He has steadily built his filmography and shown various faces through appearances in works such as "Ilta Scandal," "See You in My 19th Life," and "Hierarchy."
In particular, he rose to stardom instantly by portraying the tyrant Lee Heon with absolute taste in last year's "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty." In the subsequently released "Cashero," he challenged a villain who stops at nothing to get what he wants, proving he is an actor with a wide acting spectrum and diverse faces, raising expectations for his future activities.
Launched in 2024, ASEA has established itself as a global awards show that selects artists who have exerted influence beyond Asia and across the world over the past year, honors them, and presents high-quality performances. This year, top-class artists who achieved meaningful results over the past year will participate in large numbers and put on a spectacular stage. ATEEZ, &TEAM, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, Kwon Eunbi (KWON EUNBI), NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, VVUP, WONHO, xikers (all in ABC order) have confirmed appearances. MONSTA X's Hyungwon and IVE's Ray will serve as MCs on the first day, joined by singer-actor Lee Jun-ho and Go Youn-jung.
ASEA 2026 is hosted by Newsen, Korea's leading entertainment and sports media celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, and @style, the star and style magazine celebrating its 14th anniversary, and organized by the ASEA organizing committee.
ASEA 2026 will sequentially announce the artist lineup, award categories and judging criteria through its official website later. Ticket reservations began on the 16th.
[Photo] Fantagio, Baro Entertainment, ASEA organizing committee provided
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