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.