"Performance Powerhouses" Wonho, Kwon Eunbi, and VVUP to Appear at "ASEA 2026" in Belluna Dome this May
The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026) will be held at Belluna Dome in Saitama on May 16-17. New performers including Wonho, Kwon Eunbi, and VVUP have been confirmed, adding to a star-studded lineup of global artists.
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The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026), a music festival where top-class artists representing Asia gather, will be held for two days on May 16 and 17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The organizing committee announced on April 1 that Wonho, Kwon Eunbi, and VVUP have been confirmed to appear.
Wonho, who entered the music scene in 2015, released his first full album 'SYNDROME' last October, gaining massive support from fans worldwide. He has also shown a strong presence in the concert field, successfully completing his second world tour 'STAY AWAKE' from last July through the first half of this year. The tour visited four cities in Latin America, ten cities in Europe, and Saitama, Japan, sharing passionate moments with many spectators. Known for his powerful live performances and global popularity, high expectations are set for what kind of stage he will deliver at ASEA on May 17.
Kwon Eunbi debuted as the leader of the group IZ*ONE in 2018 through Mnet's 'PRODUCE 48'. After the group concluded its activities, she made a strong start as a solo artist in 2021 with her 1st mini-album 'OPEN'. The title track 'Underwater' from her 3rd mini-album 'Lethality' recorded a 'sleeper hit' on various music charts, solidifying her global popularity. Furthermore, she became a hot topic for her live performances at 'WATERBOMB' stages, combining explosive power and stability, earning nicknames such as 'Performance Queen,' 'Goddess of WATERBOMB,' and 'Sleeper Hit Icon.' Kwon Eunbi will appear on the second day, May 17.
VVUP (Kim, Pan, Suyeon, Jiyoon), who debuted in 2024 with the single 'Doo Doom Chit,' followed up with '4 Life' in January last year, 'Giddy Boy' in June, 'House Party' in October, and their 1st mini-album 'VVON' in November. Notably, with the mini-album, they achieved the feat of ranking No. 1 on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts in the home countries of members Kim (Indonesia) and Pan (Thailand). They also ranked high on iTunes K-POP charts in multiple countries and regions, including 3rd in Russia, 7th in Indonesia, 9th in France, 11th in the UK, 17th in Hong Kong, and 88th in Japan. Amidst their rising global momentum, VVUP will appear at ASEA on May 16.
Launched in 2024, ASEA has established itself as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists with global influence, showcasing high-level performances annually. This year, top-class artists who achieved significant results over the past year will participate en masse to present glamorous stages. Confirmed performers include ATEEZ, &TEAM, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, VVUP, WONHO, and xikers (in alphabetical order). Hyungwon of MONSTA X and Rei of IVE will serve as MCs for the first day, and singer/actor Lee Jun-ho and Go Youn-jung are also scheduled to appear.
ASEA 2026 is hosted by NEWSEN, a representative Korean entertainment and sports media celebrating its 21st anniversary, along with '@style' magazine, THE STAR E&M, and Content Monster, and is organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.
Wonho, who entered the music scene in 2015, released his first full album 'SYNDROME' last October, gaining massive support from fans worldwide. He has also shown a strong presence in the concert field, successfully completing his second world tour 'STAY AWAKE' from last July through the first half of this year. The tour visited four cities in Latin America, ten cities in Europe, and Saitama, Japan, sharing passionate moments with many spectators. Known for his powerful live performances and global popularity, high expectations are set for what kind of stage he will deliver at ASEA on May 17.
Kwon Eunbi debuted as the leader of the group IZ*ONE in 2018 through Mnet's 'PRODUCE 48'. After the group concluded its activities, she made a strong start as a solo artist in 2021 with her 1st mini-album 'OPEN'. The title track 'Underwater' from her 3rd mini-album 'Lethality' recorded a 'sleeper hit' on various music charts, solidifying her global popularity. Furthermore, she became a hot topic for her live performances at 'WATERBOMB' stages, combining explosive power and stability, earning nicknames such as 'Performance Queen,' 'Goddess of WATERBOMB,' and 'Sleeper Hit Icon.' Kwon Eunbi will appear on the second day, May 17.
VVUP (Kim, Pan, Suyeon, Jiyoon), who debuted in 2024 with the single 'Doo Doom Chit,' followed up with '4 Life' in January last year, 'Giddy Boy' in June, 'House Party' in October, and their 1st mini-album 'VVON' in November. Notably, with the mini-album, they achieved the feat of ranking No. 1 on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts in the home countries of members Kim (Indonesia) and Pan (Thailand). They also ranked high on iTunes K-POP charts in multiple countries and regions, including 3rd in Russia, 7th in Indonesia, 9th in France, 11th in the UK, 17th in Hong Kong, and 88th in Japan. Amidst their rising global momentum, VVUP will appear at ASEA on May 16.
Launched in 2024, ASEA has established itself as a global awards ceremony that carefully selects and honors artists with global influence, showcasing high-level performances annually. This year, top-class artists who achieved significant results over the past year will participate en masse to present glamorous stages. Confirmed performers include ATEEZ, &TEAM, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, VVUP, WONHO, and xikers (in alphabetical order). Hyungwon of MONSTA X and Rei of IVE will serve as MCs for the first day, and singer/actor Lee Jun-ho and Go Youn-jung are also scheduled to appear.
ASEA 2026 is hosted by NEWSEN, a representative Korean entertainment and sports media celebrating its 21st anniversary, along with '@style' magazine, THE STAR E&M, and Content Monster, and is organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.