We're less than a day away from the historic Hallyu event of the year, you guys! We can't hide our excitement anymore. So we're sharing some of the most-awaited acts and happenings for the upcoming Asia Artist Awards 2023.
ICYDK, on December 14, 2023, the AAAs will be held at the Philippine Arena for the *first time* ever. The prestigious awards show highlights not only Korea's K-pop industry—but also renowned film and television productions from all around Asia. Celebrities from Korea, Japan, and of course, the Philippines will be attending the event.
READ: Here's The *Confirmed* Lineup Of the 2023 Asia Artist Awards At The PH Arena
Spearheaded by Star News Korea in partnership with PULP Live World, the AAA 2023 is set to culminate talent and culture along with thousands of fans from all around the world. Tickets are still available for purchase!
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However, if you'll be #TeamBahay (or sneakily, #TeamAtWork) on Thursday, it will be broadcasted live around the world. The 8th Asia Artist Awards will be available for streaming through the WeVerse app in Korea, the Lazada app in the Philippines, and Hulu app in Japan!
Whether you're #TeamBahay or #TeamPHArena, we're giving you all the details on what will be happening less than 24 hours before the big day!
Here's What You Should Look Forward To At The Asia Artist Awards 2023:
1. We're in for a star-studded red carpet-event!
Exciting times are coming with more than 40 celebrities bound to grace the AAA 2023 red carpet at the Philippine Arena. The red carpet will start at 12:30 PM Manila time. Make sure to have your early lunch because it will be a ~loooong~ event! You see, the awards show (excluding the red carpet event) will reportedly run for more than six hours.
Some lucky ticketholders have won a raffle pass to the red carpet. You might be one of them, so check the list of winners and more information about the red carpet here.
2. Bond with fellow fans at the spectacular fan zones.
What are fan zones? Fan zones are areas where merch stores, fun activities, and food stalls for fans can be found. Show-goers can mingle with fellow fans at the fan zones, as they wait for the doors to the arena to open and for the show to finally begin.
There will be fan club booths, a photo zone, a history zone, and a star wall for fans to enjoy. They can also relax within the area, of course!
3. The Asia Artist Awards 2023 hosts are serving us a visual feast!
For the third time in a row, IVE's Jang Wonyoung will be hosting the prestigious awards show. She has been hosting it since 2021. This year, her co-hosts will be Kang Daniel and ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han Bin. Would you look at their visuals? They will definitely shine together on stage!
4. There will be a gigantic awards stage for everyone to enjoy!
PULP Live World's CEO Happee Sy-Go has been sharing tidbits about the AAAs 2023 through her Instagram. According to her, the awards show is the biggest event she has ever organized since she started in the Philippine concert scene.
Take a look at some of the photos of the *incredible* stage that they have prepared for both artists and fans! With that spacious stage, we can't wait to witness K-pop group interactions during the night.
5. There are seven confirmed performances for the 8th Asia Artist Awards!
Like any other awards show, K-pop performances at the AAA 2023 will soon rock the Philippine Arena. We're guessing that this part is what most fans are looking forward to. So let's take a look at the confirmed K-pop act that will surely intensify our *excitement* for the AAA2023!
SEVENTEEN's BooSeokSoon
K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN's first sub-unit, BooSeokSoon (BSS), consists of its vocal members Boo Seungkwan, Lee Seokmin, and Kwon Soonyoung or Hoshi. This year, the dynamic trio released their first physical album called Second Wind. And for sure, Carat attendees at the AAAs 2023 will be delighted to know that they will be performing their album's title track "Fighting," together with rapper Lee Youngji!
BSS will also be giving us a performance of a lifetime singing another track called, "7PM," and then a surprise song! Any guesses what their third song will be?
THE BOYZ
The energetic THE BOYZ will be showing us a roaring stage with their performances of their song "Watch It." Lucky PH Deobis!
Dreamcatcher
InSomnias, prepare for a fiery performance from Dreamcatcher as they show us their "Shatter" stage!
DinDin
Rapper and producer DinDin will be serenading us with
ASH ISLAND
Then another talented rapper ASH ISLAND will be charming the crowd with his track "MELODY."
BoyNextDoor
Rookie group BoyNextDoor is set to meet their lovely fans called OneDoors, treating them to an intense performance of one of their debut songs, "(I'm Going Crazy) But I Like You."
Stray Kids
Stays, ready to scream and to fall in love again with Stray Kids as they are expected to sing "Rock."
Special Stage Collab: SB19 and &TEAM
Yup! P-pop boy group SB19 and multinational K-pop boy group &TEAM will be performing together for the very first time! Since it's a surprise stage, we can't wait to see what songs will they be performing.
See you at the #AAA2023inPH!