Ahead of the 1st "Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024" ("ASEA"), the final voting to determine the winners has begun on IDOLCHAMP, starting from 10AM on March 15th. The glamorous event looks to become a place where music, stars, and fans become one.

【ASEA2024日本開催決定!!】
アジアを代表するトップアーティストが出演し、世界中のファンと音楽で一つになる授賞式「ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2024(ASEA 2024)」、その記念すべき第1回目が2024年4月10日に日本で開催される事が決定!!!#ASEA2024 pic.twitter.com/O0T8APQVVu

— ASEA_official_jp【公式】 (@aseaofficial_jp) February 6, 2024

In the ASEA final voting categories, a large number of internationally loved K-Pop artists are nominated for the following categories: 'Best Male/Female Group Award', 'Best Male/Female Soloist Award', 'Trot', 'Virtual', 'Rookie Award', and 'Popularity Award'.

Check out the artists you can vote for down below.

 

Final Nominees

Best Male Group Award

Stray Kids

TXT

EXO

TREASURE

SEVENTEEN

 

Best Female Group Award

NiziU

VIVIZ

TWICE

OH MY GIRL

Kep1er

 

Best Male Soloist Award

Lim YoungWoong

SHINee's TaeMin

BTS' JungKook

Kang Daniel

BTS' Suga

 

Best Female Soloist Award

TWICE's JiHyo

BLACKPINK's JiSoo

MAMAMOO's HwaSa

SunMi

Red Velvet's SeulGi

 

Trot Award

YoungTak

Lee ChanWon

Jung DongWon

Kim HeeJae

Hong JiYoon

 

Virtual Award

PLAVE

SUPERKIND

MAVE

ISEGYE IDOL

RE:Revolution

 

Rookie Award

JD1's Jung DongWon

ZEROBASEONE

PLAVE

TWS

POW

 

Popularity Award

Lim YongWoong

BTS' JiMin

BTS' V

Stray Kids

Kang Daniel

EXO

SHINee's TaeMin

BTS' Suga

BTS' JungKook

NiziU

 

You can participate in the "ASEA" final voting through the mobile fandom apps, IDOLCHAMP and PODOAL. Once the final voting period ends, the results will be announced at "ASEA", which will be held at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan on April 10th.

"ASEA 2024" is hosted by Newsen, Korea's leading entertainment and sports media outlet which boasts 19 long years of valued tradition. They are also joined by '앳스타일' (@star1), an online entertainment media outlet that has been steadily publishing Star & Style Magazine for 12 years. The prestigious event is organized by ASEA Organizing Committee and Japan's ZOZOTOWN.

Additionally, "ASEA 2024" will have world renowned K-Pop artists and Asian singers who've accomplished several significant achievements over the past year take the stage. They will create an extraordinary experience, mesmerizing fans in the audience and watching from home.

 

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For those looking to support their favorite artist via IDOLCHAMP, Kpopmap is here to help! In partnership with the mobile fandom app, Kpopmap users are able to purchase IDOLCHAMP coupons at a Kpopmap exclusive discount price!

You can head here to purchase IDOLCHAMP coupons today and help your favorite K-Pop artist win "ASEA 2024"!

Who will you be voting for?

Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE are thrilled to announce the worldwide release of the cinematic cut of "SUGA│Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE," the electrifying concert film by Agust D, also known as SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS. Witness the spectacle on the big screen with exclusive global showings on Wednesday, Apr. 10 and Saturday, Apr. 13. In addition to standard cinematic formats, ARMY can experience SUGA│Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE on the biggest screens worldwide in IMAX, the exclusive premium format partner on the film.

Tickets for "SUGA│Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE" are on sale beginning Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. GMT at sugathemovie.com. Visit the event website beginning Mar. 12 for the most up-to-date theatre listings.

As the grand finale of his world tour, “SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL” marked the culmination of 25 concerts held in 10 cities, which captivated an audience of 290,000 throughout its run. With "SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE," audiences will gather in cinemas globally to celebrate SUGA and to relive the encore concert encompassing his rich musical world and explosive energy, and to thrill at performances from special guests, BTS’ RM, JiMin, and JungKook.

Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said, "We are excited to collaborate once again with the HYBE team to bring unmissable SUGA's Seoul concert to cinemas worldwide. We are always astounded by the unparalleled passion and dedication of ARMY (BTS fandom) and the energy they bring to cinemas with each BTS-related project. We remain committed to bringing the leading K-Pop events to the big screen and firmly believe that cinema is the best place for fans to join together on a global scale."

The Korean art, culture, and entertainment industry is taking over the world in a way that is unlike anything we've ever seen before. Korean celebrities dominate social spheres both online and in real life. It is no surprise therefore that some of the most followed celebrities on Instagram are Hallyu superstars.

Here are the top 10 most followed Korean celebrities on Instagram!

All data were updated on February 21, 2024, at 7:00 AM KST. We update regularly as the numbers keep on increasing.

Note: This list includes Instagram accounts of individual celebrities in the Korean entertainment industry. It does not take into account their nationality. 

 

1. BLACKPINK's Lisa - 101m followers - @lalalalisa_m

 

2. BLACKPINK's Jennie - 82.8m followers - @jennierubyjane

 

3. BLACKPINK's JiSoo - 76.9m followers - @sooyaaa__

 

4. BLACKPINK's Rosé - 75.3m followers - @roses_are_rosie

 

5. BTS' V - 64m followers - @thv

6. BTS' JiMin - 53.2m followers - @j.m

 

7. BTS' j-hope - 48.8m followers - @uarmyhope

 

8. BTS' Suga - 48.5m followers - @agustd

 

9. BTS' Jin - 48m followers - @jin

 

10. BTS' RM - 45.5m followers - @rkive

Do you follow these celebrities?