The 8th edition of the highly sought-after awards ceremony is set to take place today, December 13, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, Philippines. This marks the inaugural installment of the Asia Artist Awards hosted in the Philippines, following previous editions held in Vietnam and Japan. The annual awards ceremony serves as a platform to honor and acknowledge the outstanding talents of Asian artists in the fields of music, film, and television, featuring memorable performances.
Organized by PULP Live World and Star News Korea, the 2023 Asia Artist Awards boasts a star-studded lineup of K-pop acts, including NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, &TEAM, ZEROBASEONE, SEVENTEEN‘s BSS, ITZY, and more. The event will also feature prominent Korean actors such as Kim Sejong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Seon Ho, Cha Joo Yung, and more. This year’s edition will showcase Filipino talents, including SB19, HORI7ON, and Ben&Ben, as well as notable personalities like Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco.
Hosted by Kang Daniel, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin, the official program, encompassing the awarding ceremony and performances, will commence at 3 p.m. For those who prefer to watch from home, an official live stream of the event will be available via Lazada, Hulu, and Weverse (except in Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam).
Stay informed about the latest updates from the Asia Artist Awards 2023 through Billboard Philippines’ social media channels, and keep an eye on this space for the continually updated list of winners.
Check out the recipients of the 2023 Asia Artist Awards below, updated regularly as announcements are made.
Rookie of the Year: ZEROBASEONE, Moon Sangmin, Lee Eun Saem
Best Choice Award:
- Lee Youngji
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- KANG DANIEL
- &TEAM
- NewJeans
- NMIXX
- Ben&Ben
- DREAMCATCHER
- Lim Young Woong
- Kim Jaejoong
- DINDIN
Best Producer: Seo Hyun Joo (STARSHIP Entertainment)
Best Creator: Stray Kids’ 3RACHA
Asia Celebrity Award: NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Jang Wonyoung, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Kim Seonho
Focus Award: HORI7ON, LUN8, THE BOYZ’s Younghoon, Ahn Donggu
Potential Award: Lapillus, ATBO, Paul Blanco, Yoo Seon Ho New Wave Award: Yaochen, KINGDOM, ASH ISLAND, Park Jaechan
AAA Hot Trend Award: NewJeans, SB19, Lim Young Woong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Junho
AAA Icon Award: TEMPEST, NMIXX, Kep1er, Cha Jooyoung
AAA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong, Sakurazaka46, Lee Junho, Kim Sejeong
AAA Emotive Award: ONEUS, BOY NEXT DOOR, &TEAM, EXO’s Suho
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