MONSTA X's Hyunwon flew to Japan for ASEA 2026, taking place on May 16-17 at Belluna Dome, featuring top Asian artists.
May/15/2026 15:58
On the afternoon of the 15th, MONSTA X's Hyunwon departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport to appear at 'ASEA 2026'. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 ('ASEA 2026') will be held on May 16 and 17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. Lee Mingi and MONSTA X's Hyunwon have been confirmed to appear in the new drama 'Death God Life Extension Project'. The music festival 'ASEA 2026', featuring top Asian artists like FRUITS ZIPPER, ENHYPEN, and Tomohisa Yamashita, will be exclusively live-streamed on U-NEXT!
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