Everything You Need to Know About the 9th Asia Artist Awards
The 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) is just around the corner, uniting some of the biggest names in K-pop and K-drama. Scheduled for Friday, December 27, the event will take place at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by actor Ryu Jun Yeol, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, and ZEROBASEONE’s Hanbin, this year’s ceremony promises to be a memorable one for fans worldwide.
How to Stream the Awards Online
The AAA will be available for streaming on various platforms, depending on your location. While fans in Korea can watch the event on MTN, viewers in Vietnam can tune in via FPT. Japanese audiences can stream it on U-NEXT, and Malaysian fans can catch it on Astro. Unfortunately, fans in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan won’t have access to the Weverse livestream. As an alternative, Filipino fans can use Blast TV.
The red carpet segment will kick off at 4:30 PM KST, followed by the main event at 7 PM KST.
Presenters and Hosts to Look Forward To
This year’s presenter lineup includes popular actors like Kim Soo-hyun, Byeon Woo-seok, and Park Min-young. K-drama enthusiasts can also expect appearances from Lovely Runner’s Byeon Woo-seok and Queen of Tears’ Kim Soo-hyun.
Performance Lineup: A Treat for K-pop Fans
The 2024 AAA will feature performances by a star-studded lineup of K-pop groups and soloists, including:
- NewJeans
- LE SSERAFIM
- NCT 127
- ZEROBASEONE
- WayV
- &TEAM
- BIBI
- DAY6
Popularity Award Categories and Nominees
Fans have been voting for their favorites in four categories under the Popularity Awards. Here are some nominees:
- Male Singers: BTS Jungkook, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and ZEROBASEONE.
- Female Singers: IU, IVE, NewJeans, and TWICE.
- Actors: Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho, and Cha Eun-woo.
- Actresses: Park Eun-bin, Kim Ji-won, and Song Hye-kyo.
A Brief History of the Asia Artist Awards
Launched in 2016, the Asia Artist Awards recognize outstanding contributions in Asian TV, films, and music. Organized by Money Today, Star News, and MTN, the ceremony has become a staple event in the Hallyu calendar.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this year’s ceremony, with high expectations for the performances and award reveals. Make sure to tune in and celebrate the best of Asian entertainment!