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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Who will you be voting for?

While some idols do not have individual Instagram accounts, more and more are opening them. Some idols have also been gaining followers over the years.

Here are the most followed female K-Pop idols on Instagram and a rough ranking of other idols on Instagram. If you are not following your favorite idols' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data was retrieved on February 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM KST. We will update regularly.

 

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

 

2. BLACKPINK's Jennie - 83.6m followers - @jennierubyjane

 

3. BLACKPINK's JiSoo - 77.4m followers - @sooyaaa__

 

4. BLACKPINK's Rosé - 76.4m followers - @roses_are_rosie

 

5. IU - 32.2m followers - @dlwlrma

 

6. Suzy - 19.8m followers - @skuukzky

 

7. Jeon SoMi - 19.7m followers - @somsomi0309

 

8. Girls' Generation's TaeYeon - 19.1m followers - @taeyeon_ss

 

9. HyunA - 18.1m followers - @hyunah_aa

 

10. Girls' Generation's YoonA - 17.3m followers - @yoona__lim

 

11. Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young - 16.2m followers - @tiffanyyoungofficial

 

12. Red Velvet's Joy - 14.6m followers - @_imyour_joy

 

13. TWICE's Momo - 14.3m followers - @momo

 

14. Red Velvet's SeulGi - 13m followers- @hi_sseulgi

 

15. TWICE's Tzuyu - 13m followers - @thinkaboutzu

 

16. Jessica - 12.2m followers - @jessica.syj

 

17. TWICE's NaYeon -  12.2m followers - @nayeonyny

 

18. aespa's Karina - 12.2m followers @katarinabluu

 

19. Kim SeJeong - 12m followers - @clean_0828

 

20. Red Velvet's Irene - 11.7m followers - @renebaebae

 

21. TWICE's Sana - 11.7m followers -  @m.by__sana

 

22. IVE's Jang WonYoung - 11.5m followers - @for_everyoung10

 

23. Red Velvet's YeRi - 10.8m followers - @yerimiese

 

24. CL - 10.8m followers - @chaelincl

 

25. LE SSERAFIM's Sakura - 10.8m followers - @39saku_chan

 

26. f(x)'s Krystal - 10.7m followers - @vousmevoyez

 

27. TWICE's JiHyo - 10.6m followers - @_zyozyo

 

28. Sandara Park - 10.1m followers - @daraxxi

 

29. TWICE's ChaeYoung - 10.1m followers - @chaeyo.0

 

30. TWICE's Mina - 9.8m followers - @mina_sr_my

 

31. LE SSERAFIM's Huh YunJin - 9.4m followers - @jenaissante

 

32. TWICE's DaHyun - 9.3m followers - @dahhyunnee

 

33. MAMAMOO's HwaSa - 9.1m followers - @_mariahwasa

 

34. LE SSERAFIM's Kim ChaeWon - 8.8m followers - @_chaechae_1

 

35. (G)I-DLE's Yuqi - 8.4m followers - @yuqisong.923

 

36. TWICE's JeongYeon - 8.4m followers - @jy_piece

 

37. Girl's Day's HyeRi - 8.2m followers - @hyeri_0609

 

38. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun - 8.1m followers - @seojuhyun_s

 

39. Red Velvet's Wendy - 8m followers - @todayis_wendy

Here are more female K-Pop idols' Instagram follower numbers and accounts.

Over 7m followers

(G)I-DLE's Minnie (@min.nicha), Girls' Generation's SooYoung (@sooyoungchoi), SunMi (@miyayeah), IVE's An YuJin (@_yujin_an), LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha (@zuhazana), aespa's Winter (@imwinter)

 

Over 6m followers

f(x)'s Sulli (@jelly_jilli), Girls' Generation's HyoYeon (@hyoyeon_x_x), Girls' Generation's YuRi (@yulyulk), SISTAR's BoRa (@borabora_sugar), aespa's NingNing (@imnotningning), aespa's Giselle (@aerichandesu)

 

Over 5m followers

f(x)'s Amber (@amberliu), Girls' Generation's Sunny (@515sunnyday), T-ARA's JiYeon (@jiyeon2__), (G)I-DLE's ShuHua (@yeh.shaa_), (G)I-DLE's SoYeon (@tiny.pretty.j), LE SSERAFIM's Hong EunChae (@hhh.e_c.v), (G)I-DLE's MiYeon (@noodle.zip)

 

Over 4m followers

EXID's Hani (@ahnanihh), Lee Hi (@leehi_hi), BoA (@boakwon), SISTAR's Hyolyn (@xhyolynx), NaNa (@jin_a_nana), Minzy (@_minzy_mz), MAMAMOO's MoonByul (@mo_onbyul)

 

Over 3m followers

AOA's SeolHyun (@s2seolhyuns2), Son NaEun (@marcellasne_), f(x)'s Victoria (@victoria02_02), T-ARA's HyoMin (@hyominnn), MAMAMOO's Solar (@solarkeem), MOMOLAND's Nancy (@nancyjewel_mcdonie_), AKMU's SuHyun (@akmu_suhyun), Kim MinJu (@minn.__.ju)

 

Over 2m followers

Park Bom (@newharoobompark), APINK's EunJi (@artist_eunji), Jung ChaeYeon (@j_chaeyeoni), Heize (@heizeheize), DAVICHI's MinKyung (@iammingki), MAMAMOO's WheeIn (@whee_inthemood), WJSN ChengXiao (@chengxiao_0715), Choi Yena (@yena.jigumina), Kang HyeWon (@hyemhyemu), Lee ChaeYeon (@chaestival_), Kwon EunBi (@silver_rain.__), ITZY's RyuJin (@iamfinethankyouandryu)

 

Over 1m followers

Ailee (@aileeonline), Sorn (@sssorn_chonnasorn), EXID's SolJi (@soul.g_heo), EXID's JeongHwa (@parkjjongaa), f(x)'s Luna (@hermosavidaluna), Girl's Day's YuRa (@yura_936), Girl's Day's MinAh (@bbang_93), Weki Meki's Kim DoYeon (@lafilledhiver_), Nako (@75_yabuki), Hitomi (@10_hitomi_06), Kang MiNa (@_happiness_o), Kim SoJeong (@onedayxne), YeRin (@every__nn), VIVIZ's EunHa (@rlo.ldl), VIVIZ's SinB (@bscenez), VIVIZ's UmJi (@ummmmm_j.i), Kwon NaRa (@hv_nara), OH MY GIRL's Arin (@ye._.vely618), Jamie (@jiminxjamie), KARD's JiWoo (@_zziwooo0), YuJu (@yuuzth), Jo YuRi (@zo__glasss), KARD's SoMin (@somin_jeon0822), ITZY's YuNa (@igotyuandme), ITZY's YeJi (@yezyizhere), ITZY's Lia (@lia_loves___), ITZY's ChaeRyeong (@chaerrry0)

 

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments.

 

Thai superstars Zee Pruk and NuNew are going global and garnering fans from all over the world. Recently, the two were invited as special guests for the "33rd Seoul Music Awards (SMA)", held at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, and they made K-Pop fans fall in love with them. They also won the "Thai Best Artist" award at the event! In addition, not only were their visuals shining, but NuNew's music performance was also incredibly praised! Needless to say, the duo gained thousands of new fans that day.

For those who might not know, Zee Pruk, a.k.a Zee a.k.a Pruk Panich, and NuNew, a.k.a Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, a.k.a "Nation's Son", are both Thai singers/actors. Zee and NuNew shot to global fame with their Thai BL series "Cutie Pie", which later got a sequel ("Cutie Pie 2 You") and a spin-off ("Naughty Babe").

"Cutie Pie" tells the story of two young men, Lian Kilen Wang and Kuea Keeratiin, who are set for an arranged marriage, decided on by their parents and grandparents. However, Lian is strictly indifferent to the cheerful Kuea, leading to the two calling off their marriage. However, soon after they split, Lian starts to realize his true feelings for Kuea.

Zee plays the serious businessman Lian Kilen Wang, and NuNew plays the free-spirited student/musician Kuea Keeratiin in "Cutie Pie". Both Zee and NuNew have won several awards for their fantastic acting in the BL drama.

In addition, Zee and NuNew are both talented singers and performers with amazing stage presence! Both have contributed to the OST of their dramas "Cutie Pie" and "Cutie Pie 2 You". In addition, NuNew's first single, 'Anything', ranked 12th on Billboard Global's World Digital Song Sales Chart. The singer also releases covers of K-Pop songs, adding his own twist to the same, much to the joy of fans.

As ZeeNuNew's interactions with the K-Pop industry continue, we cannot help but dream of their collaborations with K-Pop artists. So, here are our picks for five dream collaborations between Zee Pruk, NuNew, and K-Pop artists that we'd love to see come true!

 

Zee & NuNew Dream K-Pop Collabs

1. Zee Pruk & EXO's ChanYeol

Zee's vocal tone is refreshing and uplifting - the kind of voice that makes all your blues go away in an instant. Zee also has a penchant for love songs! We can imagine the perfect collaboration between Zee's crystalline voice and EXO member ChanYeol's deep, husky rap tone, especially on an upbeat track. Both singers know exactly how to create the most touching OST, so expect a viral sensation if these two artists collaborate.

 

2. NuNew & SEVENTEEN's WonWoo

On the one hand, we have NuNew, who has a deep, rich, and perfectly husky voice that can wonderfully bring out an impressive range of myriad emotions. On the other hand, we have WonWoo with his velvety smooth, resonant voice that feels like a warm embrace. A poignant song of heartbreak by NuNew and SEVENTEEN's WonWoo would break the internet with how it would tug at our heartstrings.

 

3. Zee Pruk & MAMAMOO's HwaSa

Get ready for an explosion of visuals and allure because if Zee Pruk and HwaSa collaborated, we would collectively lose our minds. Zee Pruk has captivated the hearts of millions around the world with his effortless sexiness and magnetism. At the same time, HwaSa is the queen of fatal charm who can hypnotise us with one look. We don't know about you but this seems like a collab made in heaven to us!

 

4. NuNew & IU

NuNew has often expressed his adoration for IU and has covered her songs multiple times, and beautifully at that, too. Most recently, he even covered IU's 'Love Wins All', impressing fans worldwide with his elegant vocals! What we realized while listening to NuNew's covers of IU's songs is that his voice would be unbelievably well-suited for a collaboration with IU. The softness, the delicate emotions, the magic that is characteristic of IU's music would definitely be amplified and outstandingly complemented by NuNew.

 

5. Zee & NuNew & Melomance

Finally, we could not have concluded this list without this collaboration. Zee and NuNew sound incredible individually, but when they sing together, it sounds breathtaking, to say the least. So, what better collaboration than ZeeNuNew and South Korea's romance maestros, Melomance? We'd all be feeling butterflies in our stomachs as our eyes turn into hearts if ZeeNuNew and Melomance collaborated!

P.S. Did you know Kpopmap is giving away an exclusive online streaming pass to ZeeNuNew's Tokyo date? Check out more details here on how you can participate.