Hey K-drama and K-pop fans! Big news, this year’s Asia Artist Awards (AAA) is happening in Bangkok, Thailand, for the very first time. Mark your calendars for December 27, 2024, because this isn’t just any award show, it’s the event of the year for K-drama and K-pop lovers like us!
Let me break down all the juicy details for you so you know what to expect (and why you’ll want to tune in or snag a ticket).
Event Vibes and Details
The Asia Artist Awards is in its 9th year, and this time, it’s bigger than ever. The red carpet kicks off at 2 PM at the stunning Royal Jubilee Ballroom, followed by the main event at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2. The theme for this year? “Love, Peace, and Miracle.” Sounds dreamy, right?
You can bet there will be incredible performances and touching speeches celebrating the best in K-pop, K-dramas, and K-movies. It’s like a giant hug for everything we love about Asian entertainment.
Star-Studded Lineup
Here’s where it gets exciting: the hosts this year are an amazing trio, Ive’s Jang Won-young, ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, and actor Ryu Jun-yeol. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how iconic this combo is?
As for performances, they’ve pulled out all the stops. We’re talking:
- A special collab between LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon and actor Joo Woo (on the theme of “Love,” no less).
- Thai stars like WayV’s Ten and Kiss of Life’s Natty bringing local flavor to the stage.
- Huge names like NCT 127, NewJeans, Day6, and even more!
It’s basically a live playlist of everything that’s been on repeat this year.
Celebrities Everywhere
If you’re into K-dramas, you’ll swoon over the actor lineup. Kim Soo-hyun, Park Min-young, Byeon Woo-seok, and Ahn Bo-hyun are just a few of the stars attending.
And the K-pop artist list? NewJeans, EXO’s Suho, LE SSERAFIM, and Day6 are all confirmed. It’s going to be a glittering mix of talent that’ll make your fangirl heart happy.
The Fan Factor
Here’s the fun part: there’s a Popularity Award, and the winners are entirely fan-voted! You can show love for your faves in categories like Male Singer, Female Singer, Actor, and Actress. Voting happens on the IDOL CHAMP app, so get those clicks ready!
Some big names in the running include BTS, EXO’s Baekhyun, LE SSERAFIM, and Kim Soo-hyun. It’s already a tight race, so don’t miss your chance to make an impact.
Why You Can’t Miss This
Whether you’re a K-drama addict, a K-pop stan, or just someone who loves the glitz of an award show, the 2024 Asia Artist Awards promises to be an unforgettable night. From jaw-dropping stages to your favorite stars in one room, it’s the perfect way to wrap up the year.
2024 Asia Artist Awards Nominations List
Male Singer Category
- BTS (as a group and individual members Jin, Suga, V, and Jungkook)
- EXO’s Baekhyun
- GOT7’s BamBam
- Lim Young-woong
- HORI7ON
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- The Boyz
- Eclipse
- &TEAM
- ZEROBASEONE
- TEMPEST
Female Singer Category
- NewJeans
- LE SSERAFIM
- IVE
- Secret Number
- TWICE
- BABYMONSTER
- Song Ga-in
- QWER
- NMIXX
- fromis_9
- Eunice
Actor Category
- Byeon Woo-seok
- Kim Soo-hyun
- Jung Hae-in
- Kim Seon-ho
- Cha Eun-woo
- Na In-woo
- Lee Jun-ho
- Kim Young-dae
- Lee Joon
- Park Hyung-sik
Actress Category
- Kim Hye-yoon
- Kim Ji-won
- Jung So-min
- Kim You-jung
- Park Min-young
- Suzy
- Lim Yoon-a
- Kim So-hyun
- Lee Se-young
- Kim Se-jeong
So, who are you most excited to see? And who’s getting your votes?