The 10th Asia Artist Awards will be held in Taiwan with special performances by 2PM's Junho and IVE's Wonyoung, among others.
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The 'Asia Artist Awards' (hereafter '10th Anniversary AAA 2025'), celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is just one day away, with a special opening previewed by MCs 2PM's Junho and IVE's Wonyoung. Held on December 6 and 7 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' and the special festival 'ACON 2025' are expected to be grander and more splendid, with a total of 55,000 attendees. The '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' hosted by Junho and Wonyoung, along with 'ACON 2025' hosted by Lee Junyoung (UKISS's Jun), (G)I-DLE's Shuhua, CRAVITY's Allen, and KiiiKiii's Sui, will feature special stages never seen before, attracting high interest from fans worldwide. '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' will include performances and collaboration stages (singer + singer, singer + actor, actor + actor) from 24 artists, along with an awards ceremony lasting about 300 minutes. 'ACON 2025' is set to showcase over 50 songs in approximately 210 minutes. Notably, MCs Junho and Wonyoung will present a waltz stage at the opening, delivering an emotional experience. Collaboration stages with singers and actors are also prepared, making it a special year-end gift for fans. MC Lee Junyoung, active as a versatile entertainer, is preparing a special stage for 'ACON 2025', with actor Lee Ik-kyung making a special appearance for a live performance, raising fans' expectations for a differentiated show. Both '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' and 'ACON 2025' will proceed on an overwhelming scale utilizing a 360-degree open stage. They will offer rich sound and stage effects, creating a 'global festival space' for closer communication with the audience. Organized by Star News, '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' is led by the AAA organizing committee (Chairman: Park Jun-cheol) and MOTIVE (CEO: Cho Hyun-woo), with D-SOW. In the actor category, participants include Kang Yuseok, Kim Yujung, Moon Sori, Park Bogum, Park Yunho, Sato Takeru, IU, Um Ji-won, Lee Ik-kyung, Lee Junyoung, Lee Junhyuk, Junho, Girls' Generation's Yoona, Cha Juyoung, Choi Dehun, Choo Yongwoo, and Girl's Day's Hyeri. In the singer category, confirmed performers include NEXZ, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, MONSTA X, MEOVV, Stray Kids, xikers, IVE, AHOF, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, Cho Seungyoun (WOODZ), JJ LIN, Choi Yena from IZ*ONE, CORTIS, CRAVITY, KISS OF LIFE, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, Chanmina, ASH ISLAND, (G)I-DLE's Shuhua, QWER, and TWS. 'ACON 2025' will feature NEXZ, AHOF, ASH ISLAND, ATEEZ, Cho Seungyoun (WOODZ), Lee Ik-kyung, Choi Yena from IZ*ONE, KISS OF LIFE, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, CRAVITY, xikers, SB19, and QWER, connecting the excitement of the awards ceremony. In Korea, the red carpet will be live-streamed from 3 PM on the 6th, followed by the '10th Anniversary AAA 2025' awards ceremony at 5 PM via MTN and Weverse, with 'ACON 2025' also streaming in real-time on Weverse from 6 PM on the 7th.
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