On December 6, 2025, the Kaohsiung National Stadium was illuminated by the glitz of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2025. This landmark event, which took place concurrently with the ACON 2025 festival, brought together top-tier stars from K-pop, K-drama, and film, providing a vibrant platform for a global fan celebration.

The night was masterfully hosted by Jang Wonyoung from IVE and Lee Junho, featuring an impressive roster of performers, including renowned groups and solo artists such as MONSTA X, ATEEZ, WOODZ, and LE SSERAFIM, among others.

Highlights from AAA 2025

  • Daesang Artist of the Year (Singer): Stray Kids
  • Daesang Artist of the Year (Actor): IU
  • Daesang Album of the Year: Karma – Stray Kids
  • Daesang Song of the Year: Rebel Heart – IVE
  • Daesang Music Icon of the Year: LE SSERAFIM
  • Daesang Performance of the Year: RIIZE
  • Daesang Stage of the Year: ATEEZ
  • Best Actress: Moon So Ri (OTT), Lim Yoona (TV)
  • Best Actor: Park Bo Gum (OTT), Lee Junho (TV)

Notable Major Awards

  • Best Couple: Park Bo Gum & IU
  • Bonsang – Best Artists of 2025: MONSTA X, ATEEZ, WOODZ, JJ Lin, LE SSERAFIM, Lee Jun Hyuk, Yoona, IVE, Stray Kids, Lee Junho, Kim Yoo Jung, RIIZE, ALLDAY PROJECT, Uhm Ji Won, IU Park Take Bo Gurum So Ri,
  • Rookie of the Year: Park Yoon Ho, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS
  • Best New Artist: AHOF, NEXZ, KickFlip
  • Best Performance: KiiiKiii, CORTIS
  • New Wave Award: Yunho (ATEEZ), ALLDAY PROJECT
  • Best Music Video: “Hands Up” – MEOVV
  • Best OST: “Golden” – K-Pop Demon Hunters

Special Recognitions and Category Awards

  • AAA Icon: Choo Young Woo, CRAVITY
  • AAA Emotive: Kang Yoo Seok, RIIZE
  • AAA Potential: xikers
  • AAA Fabulous: Lee Jun Ho, IU
  • AAA Scene Stealer: Choi Dae Hoon
  • AAA Best K-pop Record: IVE, Stray Kids, ATEEZ
  • Asia Star Award: JJ Lin, Yoona, Sato Takeru
  • Best Band: QWER
  • Best Vocal Performance: Arden Cho (as Rumi in K-pop Demon Hunters)
  • Best Producer: 3RACHA (Stray Kids)
  • Asian Artist Award: Jang Wonyoung (IVE), Park Bo Gum
  • Hot Trend Award: IU
  • Best Choice: Lee Yi Kyung, Shuhua (G)I-DLE, Hyunjin (Stray Kids), Kim Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM), Hongjoong (ATEEZ)
  • AAA Symbol Award: Jang Wonyoung (IVE)
  • AAA Popularity Award: Lee Junho, Kim Hye Yoon, Stray Kids, NiziU, Im Young Woong, Yuqi ((G)I-DLE)
  • Best Actor/Actress: Lee Hyeri, Cha Joo Young, Lee Jun Young, Choo Young Woo
  • Best Musicians: Choi Yena, Ash Island, CHANMINA, KISS OF LIFE, TWS, MEOVV

Special Commemorative Awards for AAA’s 10th Anniversary

  • AAA 10 History of K-Pop: MONSTA X
  • AAA Grand Presence of K-pop: Felix (Stray Kids), Jang Wonyoung (IVE)
  • AAA 10 Legendary Producer: BUMZU
  • AAA 10 Legendary K-pop Master Professional: Seo Hyunjoo (Starship Entertainment)
  • AAA 10 Legendary Couple: Park Bo Gum & Kim Yoo Jung
  • AAA 10 Legendary Actors: Lee Jun Hyuk, Uhm Ji Won
  • AAA 10 Legendary Solo Artists: IU, G-Dragon
  • AAA 10 Legendary Groups: BLACKPINK, BTS

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