ASEA 2026 Lands at Japan's Belluna Dome with ATEEZ, &TEAM, and Hearts2Hearts

The Asia Star Entertainer Awards has locked in its biggest venue yet. ASEA 2026 will take over Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan on May 16-17, with ATEEZ, &TEAM, Hearts2Hearts, ENHYPEN, and xikers confirmed to perform.

The two-day ceremony marks the third edition of the awards show, which launched in 2024 and has quickly become one of K-pop's most anticipated annual events. With Belluna Dome's 33,000-seat capacity, organizers expect to draw over 60,000 fans across both days.

Confirmed Performers

The schedule splits across both days. &TEAM, HYBE's Japan-based group riding high off their million-selling Korean debut album Back to Life, opens the show on May 16. Day two brings the heavy hitters: ATEEZ and Hearts2Hearts take the stage on May 17.

ATEEZ arrives fresh from their ongoing In Your Fantasy world tour, while Hearts2Hearts is coming off their single "RUDE!" and the momentum of winning Rookie of the Year at ASEA 2025.

On March 16, organizers confirmed two more acts: ENHYPEN and xikers. ENHYPEN arrives with serious momentum, their seventh mini album THE SIN : VANISH (January 2026) having become the group's fourth double million-seller and topped Japan's Oricon chart. xikers, the KQ Entertainment group sharing a label home with ATEEZ, adds another energetic live act to the bill. Specific day assignments for both acts were not announced alongside the confirmation.

What Makes ASEA Different

Unlike traditional year-end award shows, ASEA runs on a fan-forward model. Hosted by Korean media outlets NEWSEN (celebrating 21 years) and @Star1 magazine (14 years), the ceremony emphasizes audience participation through global voting. Organizers announced an enhanced voting system for 2026, giving international fans more weight in determining winners.

Last year's ASEA 2025 drew 37,000 attendees over two days and featured performances from ENHYPEN, aespa, and Japanese acts like Sakurazaka46. The move to Belluna Dome suggests even bigger ambitions for this third edition.

Venue: Belluna Dome

Belluna Dome sits in Tokorozawa, about 40 minutes from central Tokyo. The venue is known for its distinctive open-air dome design and has hosted major concert tours from international and J-pop acts alike. For K-pop fans traveling from overseas, the proximity to Narita and Haneda airports makes it more accessible than some Japanese dome venues.

What's Next

Performer announcements are rolling out on an ongoing basis. Ticket sales and the full award category list are expected in the weeks ahead. With five acts confirmed and more to come, the roster is already shaping up to be one of the year's most stacked K-pop events.

ASEA 2026 runs May 16-17 at Belluna Dome, Saitama, Japan.