Asia Artist Awards 2023: A Quick Guide on Everything You Need to Know
Sep 20, 2023 • Edgardo Toledo
The Philippines continues to solidify its status as one of the go-to destinations for anything and everything K-entertainment. That’s why fans can’t contain their excitement following the announcement that this 8th Asia Artist Awards will be held on our tropical shores. With all the buzz surrounding the much-awaited ceremony, we’ve made you a little guide to help you make the most out of your experience.
What’s AAA?
AAA is an awards ceremony that was inaugurated in 2016, dedicated to honoring South Korean entertainers for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
This year, the event will be hosted by some of K-pop’s hottest stars today, like IVE’s Wonyoung, Kang Daniel, and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin.
The lineup
Like previous AAA ceremonies, this year is looking at a star-studded lineup, so let’s unpack it one by one, shall we?
Boy groups
Kicking off with boy groups, the lineup consists of a dynamic mix of newcomers and seasoned pros, such as:
- &TEAM
- ATBO
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- KINGDOM
- LUN8
- ONEUS
- SEVENTEEN’s BSS (BooSeokSoon)
- STRAY KIDS
- TEMPEST
- The Boyz
- ZEROBASEONE
Plus, the Philippines’ P-pop Kings SB19 and rookie Filipino K-pop boy band HORI7ON are performing on the AAA stage!
Girl groups
In the girl group corner, get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous performances of:
- Dreamcatcher
- Itzy
- Kep1er
- NewJeans
- NMIXX
- Lapillus
- Le Sserafim
- STAYC
Co-Ed
Fresh from their “PLAYGROUND” world tour, co-ed K-pop group KARD will set the stage ablaze once more with their electrifying energy.
Solo acts
The spotlight will also shine on talented soloists such as:
- Ash Island
- DinDin
- Kim Jae Joong
- Kwon Eunbi
- Lee Young Ji
- Suho
- Yao Chen
Actors
In addition, stellar actors will grace the AAA carpet like:
- Ahn Dong-goo
- Ahn Hyo-seop
- Cha Joo-young
- Jung Sung-il
- Kim Sejeong
- Kim Seon-ho
- Kim Young-dae
- Lee Donghwi
- Lee Eun-sam
- Lee Jun-ho
- Lee Jun-hyuk
- Lee Jun-young
- Moon Ga-young
- Moon Sang-min
- Yoon Seon-ho
How to get tickets?
If you’re planning to go, mark your calendars as early as now because ticket selling will begin on November 12, 2023. Stay tuned for the ticket prices! The event will be held at the Philippine Arena in Santa Maria, Bulacan.
