Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 Celebrates K-POP’s Brightest Stars

Celebrating Excellence at ASEA 2025

On August 28, the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 (ASEA 2025) took place in Yokohama, Japan, where numerous K-POP idols were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.

#### Lim Young-woong: Best Solo (Male)

Among the top winners was Lim Young-woong, who was awarded in the ‘THE BEST SOLO (Male)’ category. His remarkable career continues to inspire fans around the world.

#### Jisoo’s Triumph

Joining Lim, Jisoo also claimed the title of ‘THE BEST SOLO’, underscoring the global influence and appeal of K-POP solo artists.

#### Lee Chan-won’s Victory in Trot

Lee Chan-won, known for his time on TV CHOSUN’s Mister Trot and hits like ‘시절 인연’, was named ‘THE BEST TROT’. In his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude towards his fandom, CHAN’S.

> “It’s an incredible honor to receive this award through fan voting. I deeply thank my fans for this precious award.”

#### Aespa and ENHYPEN’s Big Wins

Aespa and ENHYPEN took home major awards, highlighting their significant contributions to K-POP. Aespa clinched ‘ARTIST OF THE YEAR’ as well as ‘SONG OF THE YEAR’, completing a victorious trifecta with ‘THE PLATINUM’. ENHYPEN celebrated their ‘ALBUM OF THE YEAR’ win and more.

#### Additional Honors

Prestigious acts such as NiziU, NCT WISH, Timeless, and IVE were also commended under ‘THE PLATINUM’, with NCT WISH securing an additional accolade for ‘THE BEST PERFORMANCE’.

This event epitomizes the dynamism and global impact of K-POP artists, whose fan base continues to expand across the globe.