Top stars from across Asia and around the world are set to gather on one stage.
The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASEA 2026) will take place May 16–17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and on the 12th the ASEA 2026 Organizing Committee announced that ATEEZ, &TEAM, and Hearts to Hearts have been confirmed to perform.
ATEEZ dominated global charts last year with 'Golden Hour: Part.3' (GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3) and 'In Your Fantasy Edition,' posting major results. In February this year, they reaffirmed their status as K-pop front-runners by scoring their sixth million-seller with 'Golden Hour: Part.4' (GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4).
HYBE’s first Japanese group, &TEAM, which debuted in 2022, is also drawing a fiery response. With their Korean debut album 'Back to Life,' &TEAM entered the million-seller club right out of the gate, leaving a powerful first impression. Their Circle Chart cumulative shipments of 1,331,733 copies prove their continued growth.
SM Entertainment rookies Hearts to Hearts made waves from debut, surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify with 'The Chase.' To mark their first anniversary, they dropped 'RUDE!' which soared to the top tier of domestic streaming charts and clinched No. 1 on music shows.
'ASEA 2026' is hosted by Newsen and @star1, with the ASEA Organizing Committee serving as the organizer. Additional details on the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria will be revealed via the official website.