AAA 2026 will be held in Kaohsiung on December 5-6, featuring top idols, actors, and global artists in a major year-end festival.
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The “Asia Artist Awards” (hereinafter “AAA 2026”) has finally decided on a glamorous lineup that will heat up Kaohsiung. At “AAA 2026,” to be held over two days, December 5–6, at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, Naniwa Danshi, Dayoung of Cosmic Girls, Sung Hanbin of ZEROBASEONE, OURBIRTHDAY, Wonpil of DAY6, Chaeryeong of ITZY, CORTIS, and TUIDE have been named on the glamorous performer list. Beginning with Wonpil, who dominated the charts with his solo mini album “Unfiltered” and the title track “Love Ward,” and Chaeryeong, who is scheduled to make an unprecedented solo debut in November, are hinting at solo stages of a different dimension. Furthermore, Sung Hanbin’s performance of handling three roles by himself is also a highlight. At the same time as returning as the MC host of “AAA” for the first time in two years, he is scheduled to shine as a ZEROBASEONE member and as a solo artist. The lineup of artists with global fandoms also raises expectations. From Naniwa Danshi, who are approaching their fifth debut anniversary and built hit myths through an Asia tour, to Dayoung, who has established herself as an all-rounder, CORTIS, who dominated the charts with “REDRED,” and OURBIRTHDAY and TUIDE, who will present fresh hip-hop performances, all are expected to join and bring the venue’s excitement to its peak. Prior to this, “AAA 2026” drew attention by announcing the MCs: Wonyoung of IVE, the “AAA Queen,” who will serve as MC for the sixth consecutive year, along with actor Ji Chang-wook and Sung Hanbin. The actor lineup is also attracting attention. Many top actors who have swept Asia, including Kim Soo-hyun, Byun Woo-seok, Go Youn-jung, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Yoo-jung, Ahn Hyo-seop, Girl’s Day’s Hyeri, and Michieda Shunsuke, have confirmed their attendance. The singer category also announced a historic festival, with global artists who will fill the awards stage all appearing en masse, including ATEEZ, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, RIIZE, MONSTA X, ITZY, ZEROBASEONE, NMIXX, Jo Seung-youn (WOODZ), KISS OF LIFE, and QWER. • From Kim Soo-hyun to Naniwa Danshi’s Michieda Shunsuke! Appearance confirmed for the “Asia Artist Awards” • Naniwa Danshi’s Michieda Shunsuke-starring film “The Moon in the Wane” to be released in Korea; stills also unveiled
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