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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 Day 1 Winners: BLACKPINK's Jisoo bags best solo, ENHYPEN takes 2 nods
After making a grand debut last year, the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025, returns with even more sparkle for its highly anticipated second edition. Riding the wave of global K-pop and K-drama popularity, this year's celebration promises to be bigger and bolder, especially for fans of WINNER. Today, May 28, marks the kickoff of this two-day spectacle at the iconic K-Arena Yokohama in Japan, where music and entertainment stars from across Asia will gather to honor outstanding talent. As ASEA cements its place among Korea's major award shows, fans are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration that blends show-stopping performances with fan-powered victories. 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards – Day 1 Winners List Best Solo (Female): JISOO JISOO captivated hearts this year with her elegance and emotional depth, earning her the well-deserved title of Best Female Solo. Best Solo (Male): LIM YOUNGWOONG With his powerful vocals and heartfelt performances, Lim Youngwoong continues to be a fan favorite and now, a well-awarded soloist. Best Performance: NCT WISH NCT WISH lit up the stage with their electrifying energy and flawless choreography, taking home Best Performance of the night. Best Trot: LEE CHANWON Bringing charm and freshness to the trot genre, Lee Chanwon was honored for keeping this classic style alive and well-loved. Top Touring Artist: ENHYPEN ENHYPEN's global tour success and overwhelming fan response made them the clear choice for Top Touring Artist this year. The Platinum: ENHYPEN Another win for ENHYPEN—this special award celebrates their outstanding achievements and growing international influence. Best Artist: timelesz Even with one member absent, timelesz delivered exceptional artistry and unity, earning them the Best Artist recognition. Best Group (Female): NiziU J-pop queens NiziU took home the Best Female Group award, thanks to their catchy tracks and vibrant performances. Best Band: Xdinary Heroes Known for their strong musical identity and live sound, Xdinary Heroes were named Best Band of the night. Hot Trend: NOWADAYS Quickly rising through the ranks, NOWADAYS claimed the Hot Trend award for their viral appeal and fast-growing fanbase. Best New Artist: NEXZ With a polished debut and growing popularity, NEXZ stood out as one of the most promising rookies this year. Best New Artist: Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts impressed with their fresh image and dynamic stage presence, earning a spot among the year's best newcomers. Best New Artist: KiiiKiii Bringing something unique to the table, KiiiKiii's bold debut helped them clinch the Best New Artist title. The Platinum: aespa aespa impressed fans and critics alike, earning the Platinum award for their innovative style and powerful performances. The Platinum: NiziU NiziU's dynamic energy and catchy hits secured them the Platinum recognition, highlighting their rising influence. The Platinum: NCT WISH NCT WISH took home the Platinum award, celebrated for their standout stage presence and fan-favorite performances. The 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards brought the heat, spotlighting legends like WINNER, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, ENHYPEN, and so many more. It wasn't just about the awards—it was about the energy, the fans coming through strong, and those unforgettable moments that make K-entertainment so addictive. Now that the hype's at an all-time high, everyone's just waiting to see what these stars will bring next. Asia Star Entertainer Awards is proving it's the ultimate spot where talent and fandom link up and level up every year. ALSO READ: Lovely Runner couple Byeon Woo Seok-Kim Hye Yoon to reunite at ASEA 2025: When and where to watch live
Korea Herald
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Japanese girl group NiziU to release second Korean single, 'Love Line'
Japanese girl group NiziU will be releasing their second Korean single album, "Love Line" on March 31, JYP Entertainment announced Monday. This marks the girl group's first Korean release since the debut single "Press Play" was released in October 2023. The debut song "Heartris" earned NiziU a music show win in just nine days and placed the group seventh in first week figures for K-pop girl group debut album sales. NiziU also announced plans for this year, which include new albums, overseas promotions, collaborations, a fourth live tour and a new reality show on JYP Entertainment's social media. The upcoming release, "Love Line," is expected to further expand the group's presence in the Korean market. NiziU saw major success in Japan in early 2024. The group's first Japanese EP, "Awake," released Feb. 5, 2024, topped both the Oricon and Billboard Japan weekly album charts. Their first winter tour, 'NiziU Live with U 2024-2025 'Awake'' wrapped up with 155,000 attendees across 18 concerts in eight cities. NiziU is also set to embark on its largest tour to date with 'NiziU Live with U 2025' and 'NiziU Live with U 2026' starting this September.
