2024 Asia Artist Awards showcase close-to-home talent

The 2024 Asia Artist Awards, held on 27 December 2024 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrated outstanding achievements in Korean entertainment. Hosted by actor Ryu Jun-yeol alongside K-pop stars Jang Won-young and Sung Han-bin, the prestigious event honored talents across film, television, and music.

Kim Soo Hyun was named Artist of the Year, also receiving the AAA Hot Trend and AAA Fabulous awards. During his heartfelt acceptance speech, he dedicated his win to his Queen of Tears co-star Kim Ji-won.

Byeon Woo Seok, recognized for his performance in Lovely Runner, and Park Min Young for her role in Marry My Husband, were awarded Best Actor of the Year.

In the music category, Le Sserafim earned the Performance of the Year award and Best Music Video for CRAZY, the title track of their fourth mini-album.

NewJeans took home the Artist of the Year and Best Performance awards for their hit song How Sweet. Rosé and Bruno Mars received the Song of the Year award for their worldwide hit collaboration, APT. Meanwhile, NCT 127’s dynamic performances earned them the Stage of the Year award, and DAY6 was recognized with Album of the Year for their well-crafted mini-album Fourever.

Here is the full list of winners of the 9th edition of Asia Artist Awards:

• AAA New Wave: Bibi

• AAA Emotive: Jo Yu Ri, Tony Yu

• AAA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong, NiziU, Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon

• AAA Icon: &Team

• AAA Hot Trend: Kim Soo Hyun

• AAA Asia Celebrity: Byeon Woo Seok, Jang Won Young

• AAA Best Choice: Doyoung (NCT 127), Ten (WayV), Jo Yu Ri

• AAA Scene Stealer: Kim Min

• AAA Fabulous: Kim Soo Hyun

• AAA Best Director: Bumzu

• AAA Best Creator: Seo Hyun Joo

• AAA Best Band: DAY6

• AAA Asia Star: Sakaguchi Kentaro

• AAA Best Performance: NewJeans – How Sweet

• AAA Best Couple Award: Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon

• AAA Best Musician Group: Zerobaseone, Kiss Of Life

• AAA Best Musician Solo: Bibi, Jimin

• AAA Best OST: Eclipse – Sudden Shower (Lovely Runner)

• AAA Best Music Video: Le Sserafim – CRAZY

• AAA Best K-pop Record: Jungkook, Seventeen, Stray Kids

• AAA Best Actor: Suho, Kim Hye Yoon

• Queen of AAA: Jang Won Young

• AAA Performance of the Year: Le Sserafim

• AAA Stage of the Year: NCT 127

• AAA Album of the Year: DAY6 – Fourever

• AAA Song of the Year: Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.

• AAA Artist of the Year: NewJeans

• AAA Best Actor of the Year: Byeon Woo Seok, Park Min Young

• AAA Artist of the Year (Actor): Kim Soo Hyun

The event was a testament to the global influence of Korean entertainment, showcasing exceptional talent and celebrating excellence across the industry.