Actor Ji Chang-wook will serve as MC for the Asia Artist Awards 2026, marking his first time hosting an awards ceremony.
May/29/2026 17:10
Actor Ji Chang-wook will serve as the MC for the award ceremony for the first time since his debut. Today (29th), according to the organizing committee of the 'Asia Artist Awards 2026' (hereafter 'AAA 2026'), Ji Chang-wook has been decided as the MC for 'AAA 2026' which will be held in December. This will be his first time hosting an award ceremony since his debut. Ji Chang-wook has consistently proven his box office appeal, topping global OTT charts with works such as 'Gangnam B Side', 'The Worst Evil', and 'Welcome to Samdalri'. Recently, he showcased his acting in the film 'Group'. Expectations are high for the new charm he will show through this MC role. The 'AAA 2026' will be held at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan for the second consecutive year, following last year's 10th anniversary ceremony. Following the announcement of IVE's Wonyoung as an MC, Ji Chang-wook's addition completes the visual MC lineup. The 'AAA' is a comprehensive award ceremony that integrates actors and singers, and it is a global festival where the stars of K-culture who shone throughout the year gather. Organized by Star News, the AAA organizing committee, MOTIVE, and D-SOW, it will be held over two days on December 5 and 6 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium.
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