U-NEXT to Exclusively Live Stream "ASEA 2026," an Asian Music Festival Featuring Top Artists like FRUITS ZIPPER, ENHYPEN, and Ikuta Toma!
U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively live stream the "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026)" to be held at Belluna Dome in Saitama on May 16th and 17th, 2026. Top Asian artists such as FRUITS ZIPPER, ENHYPEN, and Ikuta Toma will gather, and monthly subscribers can watch without additional fees.
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U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will exclusively live stream the "ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026" to be held on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. Monthly subscribers can enjoy this performance without additional charges.
©ASEA2026 Organizing Committee
The "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (commonly known as ASEA 2026)," a music festival where top-class artists representing Asia gather, will be held for two days on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, at Belluna Dome in Saitama.
"ASEA" was launched in 2024 as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists who exert influence not only in Asia but also worldwide. This year, its third year, top artists with global popularity will gather again to showcase spectacular stage performances over two days.
U-NEXT has decided to exclusively live stream this event. We will deliver the excitement of the venue live, from the red carpet to the awards ceremony, without missing a beat.
On the first day, Hyungwon of MONSTA X and Rei of IVE will serve as MCs, with ALPHA DRIVE ONE, &TEAM, CANDY TUNE, CUTIE STREET, DXTEEN, ENHYPEN, FRUITS ZIPPER, IDID, Misa Kimura, KYOKA, SWEET STEADY, and VVUP performing. Furthermore, singer and actor Lee Junho and Go Younjung, as well as Atsuhiro Sato and Akira Akasaka, will also participate to liven up the venue.
On the second day, Changmin of TVXQ and actress Lee Sung-kyung will serve as MCs, with ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, Ikuta Toma, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, WONHO, and xikers in the lineup. Actor Lee Chae-min will also participate. In addition to being an MC, Changmin will also perform a solo stage.
Please enjoy Asia's largest festival with U-NEXT's unique high-quality sound and video.
ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026
DAY1 [May 16 Sat]
Viewing page: https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014485
Live stream: May 16 (Sat) 14:00 - until the end of the live performance
On-demand stream: As soon as preparation is complete - until May 30 (Sat) 23:59
Performing artists: Hyungwon (MONSTA X) / Rei (IVE) / ALPHA DRIVE ONE / &TEAM / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / DXTEEN / ENHYPEN / FRUITS ZIPPER / IDID / Misa Kimura / KYOKA / SWEET STEADY / VVUP / Lee Junho / Go Younjung / Atsuhiro Sato / Akira Akasaka
DAY2 [May 17 Sun]
Viewing page: https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014486
Live stream: May 17 (Sun) 14:00 - until the end of the live performance
On-demand stream: As soon as preparation is complete - until May 31 (Sun) 23:59
Performing artists: Changmin (TVXQ) / Lee Sung-kyung / ATEEZ / Hearts2Hearts / Ikuta Toma / KWON EUNBI / NOWZ / THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE / WONHO / xikers / Lee Chae-min
Streaming performance: May 16-17 Saitama Belluna Dome performance
*Red carpet will be streamed from 14:00-15:00, and the awards ceremony from 17:30.
*Please check here for compatible viewing devices.
What is U-NEXT?
U-NEXT is Japan's No. 1 video streaming service with the largest number of unlimited viewing titles*. You can enjoy over 420,000 movies, dramas, anime, and more, as well as music concerts, stage performances, and world-class sports such as soccer, golf, and martial arts in real-time. Furthermore, with over 1.24 million manga and books also available, it offers a cross-genre entertainment experience where you can seamlessly enjoy "Video," "Book," "Sports," and "Live" all in one app. With the service integration with Paravi in July 2023, a large lineup of dramas and variety shows from TBS and TV Tokyo has been added, delivering an even more attractive service.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yasuhide Uno).
©ASEA2026 Organizing Committee
The "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (commonly known as ASEA 2026)," a music festival where top-class artists representing Asia gather, will be held for two days on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, at Belluna Dome in Saitama.
"ASEA" was launched in 2024 as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists who exert influence not only in Asia but also worldwide. This year, its third year, top artists with global popularity will gather again to showcase spectacular stage performances over two days.
U-NEXT has decided to exclusively live stream this event. We will deliver the excitement of the venue live, from the red carpet to the awards ceremony, without missing a beat.
On the first day, Hyungwon of MONSTA X and Rei of IVE will serve as MCs, with ALPHA DRIVE ONE, &TEAM, CANDY TUNE, CUTIE STREET, DXTEEN, ENHYPEN, FRUITS ZIPPER, IDID, Misa Kimura, KYOKA, SWEET STEADY, and VVUP performing. Furthermore, singer and actor Lee Junho and Go Younjung, as well as Atsuhiro Sato and Akira Akasaka, will also participate to liven up the venue.
On the second day, Changmin of TVXQ and actress Lee Sung-kyung will serve as MCs, with ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, Ikuta Toma, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, WONHO, and xikers in the lineup. Actor Lee Chae-min will also participate. In addition to being an MC, Changmin will also perform a solo stage.
Please enjoy Asia's largest festival with U-NEXT's unique high-quality sound and video.
ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026
DAY1 [May 16 Sat]
Viewing page: https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014485
Live stream: May 16 (Sat) 14:00 - until the end of the live performance
On-demand stream: As soon as preparation is complete - until May 30 (Sat) 23:59
Performing artists: Hyungwon (MONSTA X) / Rei (IVE) / ALPHA DRIVE ONE / &TEAM / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / DXTEEN / ENHYPEN / FRUITS ZIPPER / IDID / Misa Kimura / KYOKA / SWEET STEADY / VVUP / Lee Junho / Go Younjung / Atsuhiro Sato / Akira Akasaka
DAY2 [May 17 Sun]
Viewing page: https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014486
Live stream: May 17 (Sun) 14:00 - until the end of the live performance
On-demand stream: As soon as preparation is complete - until May 31 (Sun) 23:59
Performing artists: Changmin (TVXQ) / Lee Sung-kyung / ATEEZ / Hearts2Hearts / Ikuta Toma / KWON EUNBI / NOWZ / THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE / WONHO / xikers / Lee Chae-min
Streaming performance: May 16-17 Saitama Belluna Dome performance
*Red carpet will be streamed from 14:00-15:00, and the awards ceremony from 17:30.
*Please check here for compatible viewing devices.
What is U-NEXT?
U-NEXT is Japan's No. 1 video streaming service with the largest number of unlimited viewing titles*. You can enjoy over 420,000 movies, dramas, anime, and more, as well as music concerts, stage performances, and world-class sports such as soccer, golf, and martial arts in real-time. Furthermore, with over 1.24 million manga and books also available, it offers a cross-genre entertainment experience where you can seamlessly enjoy "Video," "Book," "Sports," and "Live" all in one app. With the service integration with Paravi in July 2023, a large lineup of dramas and variety shows from TBS and TV Tokyo has been added, delivering an even more attractive service.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yasuhide Uno).