TVXQ's Changmin to perform solo stage at 'ASEA 2026' in Belluna Dome in May
TVXQ's Changmin will serve as MC and perform a solo stage on the second day of the "3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026)" held at Belluna Dome on May 16th and 17th. His participation, as a "living legend" of the K-POP world, is expected to further boost the prominence of this leading Asian music festival.
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The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (hereinafter, ASEA 2026), a music festival gathering top-class artists representing Asia, will be held for two days on May 16th and 17th at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. The organizing committee announced on April 27th that Changmin is scheduled to appear as MC on the second day (17th) and will also perform a solo stage.
Changmin, who debuted as TVXQ in 2003, is a "living legend" who has elevated the status of K-POP in the global music market for over 20 years and continues to carve new history. Last year, together with Yunho (U-KNOW), he held the "TOHOSHINKI 20th Anniversary LIVE TOUR ~ZONE~" national live tour commemorating their 20th anniversary of Japanese debut, mobilizing a total of 350,000 people. With the Tokyo Dome performance that marked the finale, he achieved the feat of 33 Tokyo Dome performances in total and 92 national dome performances in total, breaking his own record for the most Tokyo Dome / national dome performances by an overseas artist.
TVXQ successfully held "TOHOSHINKI 20th Anniversary LIVE IN NISSAN STADIUM ~RED OCEAN~" for two days on April 25th and 26th at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. They also broke the record for the first and most Nissan Stadium performances by an overseas artist. Prior to this, their contribution to the spread of Hallyu was recognized, and they received the Presidential Commendation at the "16th Republic of Korea Cultural and Arts Awards."
As a solo artist, Changmin continues diverse activities across music, broadcasting, and content. His first solo Japan tour, "CHANGMIN from TVXQ CONCERT TOUR ~The First Dining~," which held 20 performances in 8 cities last year, also sold out all seats. With the new single released locally, he once again demonstrated his solid vocal ability and adaptability to a wide range of genres.
"ASEA," launched in 2024, has established itself as a global awards ceremony that meticulously selects and honors artists who exert influence not only in Asia but also worldwide each year, showcasing high-level performances. This year, too, top-class artists who have achieved significant results over the past year are expected to participate in large numbers and deliver spectacular stages.
On the first day (16th), MONSTA X's Hyungwon and IVE's Rei will serve as MCs, with performances by &TEAM, CANDY TUNE, CUTIE STREET, DXTEEN, ENHYPEN, FRUITS ZIPPER, IDID, Misa Kimura, KYOKA, SWEET STEADY, and VVUP (all in alphabetical order). Additionally, singer and actor Lee Junho and actress Go Younjung will participate. On the second day (17th), TVXQ's Changmin and actor Lee Sungkyoung will be MCs, with ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, Toma Ikuta, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, WONHO, and xikers (all in alphabetical order) joining the lineup. Actor Lee Chaemin will also participate.
"ASEA 2026" is hosted by NEWSEN, a leading Korean entertainment and sports specialized media celebrating its 21st anniversary, "STAR & STYLE MAGAZINE @style," celebrating its 14th anniversary, THE STAR E&M, and Contents Monster, and organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.
"ASEA 2026" plans to sequentially announce the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria through its official website in the future. Ticket sales began on March 16th, and details can be found on the official Japanese website.
(Photo courtesy of SM ENTERTAINMENT, ASEA Organizing Committee)
Changmin, who debuted as TVXQ in 2003, is a "living legend" who has elevated the status of K-POP in the global music market for over 20 years and continues to carve new history. Last year, together with Yunho (U-KNOW), he held the "TOHOSHINKI 20th Anniversary LIVE TOUR ~ZONE~" national live tour commemorating their 20th anniversary of Japanese debut, mobilizing a total of 350,000 people. With the Tokyo Dome performance that marked the finale, he achieved the feat of 33 Tokyo Dome performances in total and 92 national dome performances in total, breaking his own record for the most Tokyo Dome / national dome performances by an overseas artist.
TVXQ successfully held "TOHOSHINKI 20th Anniversary LIVE IN NISSAN STADIUM ~RED OCEAN~" for two days on April 25th and 26th at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. They also broke the record for the first and most Nissan Stadium performances by an overseas artist. Prior to this, their contribution to the spread of Hallyu was recognized, and they received the Presidential Commendation at the "16th Republic of Korea Cultural and Arts Awards."
As a solo artist, Changmin continues diverse activities across music, broadcasting, and content. His first solo Japan tour, "CHANGMIN from TVXQ CONCERT TOUR ~The First Dining~," which held 20 performances in 8 cities last year, also sold out all seats. With the new single released locally, he once again demonstrated his solid vocal ability and adaptability to a wide range of genres.
"ASEA," launched in 2024, has established itself as a global awards ceremony that meticulously selects and honors artists who exert influence not only in Asia but also worldwide each year, showcasing high-level performances. This year, too, top-class artists who have achieved significant results over the past year are expected to participate in large numbers and deliver spectacular stages.
On the first day (16th), MONSTA X's Hyungwon and IVE's Rei will serve as MCs, with performances by &TEAM, CANDY TUNE, CUTIE STREET, DXTEEN, ENHYPEN, FRUITS ZIPPER, IDID, Misa Kimura, KYOKA, SWEET STEADY, and VVUP (all in alphabetical order). Additionally, singer and actor Lee Junho and actress Go Younjung will participate. On the second day (17th), TVXQ's Changmin and actor Lee Sungkyoung will be MCs, with ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, Toma Ikuta, KWON EUNBI, NOWZ, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, WONHO, and xikers (all in alphabetical order) joining the lineup. Actor Lee Chaemin will also participate.
"ASEA 2026" is hosted by NEWSEN, a leading Korean entertainment and sports specialized media celebrating its 21st anniversary, "STAR & STYLE MAGAZINE @style," celebrating its 14th anniversary, THE STAR E&M, and Contents Monster, and organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.
"ASEA 2026" plans to sequentially announce the artist lineup, award categories, and judging criteria through its official website in the future. Ticket sales began on March 16th, and details can be found on the official Japanese website.
(Photo courtesy of SM ENTERTAINMENT, ASEA Organizing Committee)