LIVE UPDATES: Asia Artist Awards 2023
Make way for the Asia Artist Awards 2023, the melting pot for Asia’s biggest and brightest stars, happening at the Philippine Arena on Dec. 14!
Melai Cantiveros catches attention of Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, NewJeans, Kim Seon-ho at Asia Artist Awards 2023
December 15, 2023 – 03:31 PM
(From left) Melai Cantiveros, Bang Chan of Stray Kids, NewJeans, Kim Seon-ho, Images: From artists’ respective Instagram accounts
Melai Cantiveros definitely felt like “the first honor” after her funny remarks at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 drew attention from K-pop idols and K-drama stars including Bang Chan of Stray Kids, NewJeans and Kim Seon-ho.
During the AAA’s interview segment, Cantiveros was the center of attention after she was asked by host and IVE member Jang Won-young on her thoughts while attending the star-studded event in Bulacan.
NewJeans, SB19 win big at Asia Artist Awards 2023
December 15, 2023 – 10:37AM
(From left) NewJeans, SB19. Image: Instagram/@newjeans_official, Sony Music Philippines
Within a year of their debut, NewJeans cemented their status as a K-pop powerhouse after bagging a total of five awards including Song of the Year and Singer of the Year, at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023, which took place at the Philippine Arena on Thursday, Dec. 14.
The quintet, consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein, also won the Hot Trend Award, Best Choice Award and Fabulous Award at the awards ceremony.
Filipino celebrities grace 2023 Asia Artist Awards red carpet
December 14, 2023 – 8:42PM
SB19 at 2023 Asia Artist Awards red carpet | Image: screenshot from Lazada livestream
The 2023 Asia Artist Awards’ red carpet did not disappoint as a slew of star attendees from K-pop and K-drama brought their A-game to today’s occasion, not to mention the Filipino celebrities who brought their glamorous looks to the prestigious event.
This year’s 8th Asia Artist Awards’ saw multimedia star Melai Cantiveros, Filipino pop band Ben&Ben, leading Filipino contemporary pop group SB19, South Korea-based Filipino boy band HORI7ON, Kapamilya stars Jennica Garcia, and Alora Samsam, along with the cast of “Maam Chief,” grace the red carpet.
Melai Cantiveros brings fun to Asia Artist Awards 2023 ceremony
December 14, 2023 – 8:25PM
Melai Cantiveros at Asia Artist Awards 2023 ceremony | Image: Screenshot from Weverse livestream
Melai Cantiveros’ interview at the Asia Artist Awards 2023 ceremony brought joy to Filipino viewers as she showcased her genuine humor while getting interviewed by IVE’s Jang Won-young.
In her short interview, the Kapamilya star was asked how she was feeling about attending this year’s AAA, and as expected, Cantiveros answered it humorously with her signature facial expressions.
Asia Artist Awards 2023: SB19 wins Hot Trend award
December 14, 2023 – 7:24PM
SB19 after their performance at the Asia Artist Awards 2023. Image from X / @SB19
“We made it!”
SB19 won the Hot Trend award at the Asia Artist Awards, sending its fandom called A’TIN into a frenzy at the Philippine arena.
SB19 makes explosive performance at Asia Artist Awards 2023
December 14, 2023 – 5:59PM
SB19 performs at the Asia Artist Awards 2023. Image from Hannah Mallorca
SB19 marked its first appearance as a group at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 stage with a medley of their songs.
The P-pop group performed their smash hits “Mana,” “Bazinga,” “Crimzone” and the widely popular “Gento” with &Team, a multinational boy band based in Japan and South Korea.
BLOOMING AS EVER, BOYS! 🌼
LOOK: The members of ZEROBASEONE look dapper in their red and black suits on the #AAA2023inPH red carpet.
Unfortunately, Ricky is absent due to passport and visa issues. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/Dbq6CWp5H4
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 14, 2023
Asia Artist Awards 2023 puts the Philippines at center stage
December 14, 2023 – 2:02PM
Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023. Image from Pulp Live Worldwide
It’s time for the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023, and the Philippines is taking center stage as it hosts what is considered one of the biggest entertainment award-giving bodies in Asia on December 14.
AAA is an annual event that brings together some of the biggest names in the entertainment scene in the region. Dubbed as Asia’s Oscars and Grammys rolled into one, the South Korea-based AAA will be held at the iconic Philippine Arena in Bulacan, one of the world’s largest indoor venues. This marks the first time that the country will host such an event. Previously, the awards were held in South Korea, then last year in Japan.
ZEROBASEONE’s Ricky to miss Asia Artist Awards 2023 due to visa, passport issues
December 12, 2023 – 8:07PM
Ricky of K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE. Image: X/@ZB1_official
Shen Quanrui, best known as Ricky of K-pop group ZEROBASEONE, will be unable to participate at the upcoming Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in Manila following issues with his passport and visa.
In an official statement on ZEROBASEONE’s X (formerly Twitter) page, his label Wakeone Entertainment confirmed that Ricky will skip the upcoming event on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
LOOK: HORI7ON’s “Sixteen” can be heard at the fan zone as many fans gathered at the Philippine Arena ahead of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023. #AAA2023inPH | @HMallorcaINQ
· For more #AAA2023 updates, visit https://t.co/skT766Emzt pic.twitter.com/xDw0J2zj86
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 14, 2023
ARE YOU READY, A'TIN AND LUNÉ? 🔥
SB19 and &Team are set to join forces with a collab stage at the "beginning" of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 at the Philippine Arena on Dec. 14, Pulp Live World COO Happee Sy confirms. |📸: Sony Music Philippines, &Team/X via @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/24qaBtVIX4
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 13, 2023
K-pop and K-drama stars arrive in PH for Asia Artist Awards 2023
December 14, 2023 – 7:53AM
EXO’s Suho and Kim Sejeong are some of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry who arrived in the Philippines for the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 that will be held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Thursday, December 14, 2023. (Images: YouTube/Asia Artist Awards)
Some of the biggest names in the K-pop and K-drama industry have arrived in the Philippines for the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 that will be held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Thursday, Dec. 14.
EXO’s Suho, Kim Sejeong, Moon Gayoung, Kang Daniel, ITZY, STAYC, and Stray Kids are among the Korean stars who arrived in the country via Clark International Airport in Pampanga.
Ready for AAA 2023? Get to know the Asia Artist Awards
December 13, 2023 – 12:10PM
Seventeen’s BSS, NewJeans, SB19, and LE SSERAFIM are some of the biggest names who will perform at the Asia Artist Awards 2023. Graphics: Samuel Yap
One of the most awaited events for any Hallyu fan is the year-end awards ceremonies. It’s the time for communities to show their power as they vote for their favorite acts to make it to the top — ultimately ending up as a hot topic on social media. But since then, it opened its doors to Asian acts which solidified its power in the entertainment industry.
Among the biggest Korean awards ceremonies are the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), Golden Disk Awards, Melon Music Awards, Genie Music Awards, and the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) — where the lattermost is set to be held at the Philippine Arena on Dec. 14.
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