The 10th anniversary of Asia Artist Awards, 'ACON 2025', reveals a diverse lineup including AHOF, ATEEZ, and more for a grand celebration.
September/5/2025 17:00
The global No.1 award ceremony 'Asia Artist Awards' (hereafter 'AAA') celebrates its 10th anniversary with the festival 'ACON 2025', which has released its second lineup, promising an even more colorful and rich stage. AHOF, ASH ISLAND, ATEEZ, Cho Seung-youn (WOODZ), Choi Yena from IZ*ONE, KISS OF LIFE, and QWER will join the lineup for 'AAA 2025' festival 'ACON 2025' on December 7 at Kaohsiung National Stadium. From the overwhelming stage mastery of AHOF and ATEEZ to the explosive vocal talents of ASH ISLAND and WOODZ, and the unique presence of Choi Yena, KISS OF LIFE, and QWER, a variety of genres are expected to unfold, raising anticipation. 'ACON 2025' is held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'AAA' and will be led by MCs Lee Jun-young (Jun of UKISS), Shuhua of i-dle, Allen of CRAVITY, and Sui of KiiiKiii. 'AAA 2025' will feature performances and collaboration stages (singer+singer, singer+actor, actor+actor), along with the awards ceremony. 'ACON 2025' aims to deliver a magical experience to the audience with special performances. Prior to this, NEXZ, xikers, CRAVITY, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, and SB19 were announced in the 'ACON 2025' lineup, garnering high interest from fans worldwide. Organized by Star News, the AAA organizing committee (Chairman Park Jun-cheol), MOTIVE PRODUCTION (CEO Cho Hyun-woo), and D-SOW, 'AAA 2025' will be held at Kaohsiung National Stadium, the largest stadium in Taiwan, with the awards ceremony on December 6 and the 'AAA FESTA' on December 7. The 'AAA 2025' awards ceremony will feature a lineup in the actor category including Kang Yuseok, Kim Yujung, Moon Sori, Park Bogum, Park Yunho, Satou Takeru, IU, Um Ji-won, Lee I-kyung, Lee Jun-young, 2PM's Junho, Girls' Generation's Yoona, Cha Juyoung, and Girl's Day's Hyeri. In the singer category, NEXZ, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, MONSTA X, MEOVV, Stray Kids, xikers, IVE, AHOF, ASH ISLAND, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, Cho Seung-youn, CRAVITY, JJ LIN, Choi Yena, CORTIS, CRAVITY, KISS OF LIFE, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, Chanmina, and QWER will perform.
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