“ASEA 2026” Just Got a Crazy Lineup: ATEEZ, &TEAM and Hearts2Hearts

Three beloved groups are about to steal everyone’s hearts at the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 (ASEA 2026). The event’s organizing committee confirmed on March 12 that the three groups will perform at the upcoming ceremony, which will take place May 16–17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan.

K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ heads into the awards show following another massive year on the global charts becoming one of the most adored groups around the world. The group dominated international rankings with their 12th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3” and its “In Your Fantasy Edition”. Earlier this year they extended their streak with “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4” which became the group’s sixth album to reach million sales.

HYBE’s first Japanese group &TEAM who debuted in 2022 has also seen remarkable growth. Their Korean debut album “Back to Life” released in October last year, quickly surpassed one million copies on its first day. According to Circle Chart, the album has recorded over 1.33 million copies in cumulative shipments.

SM Entertainment’s Hearts2Hearts will return to the ASEA stage for the second time since their appearance last year. After winning Rookie of the Year at last year’s ceremony, the group continued its momentum with debut track “The Chase” which surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. Celebrating their first anniversary recently, Hearts2Hearts achieved new milestones with their latest song “RUDE!” topping domestic charts, winning music show trophies, and gaining traction on global platforms.

The Asia Star Entertainer Awards celebrates achievements across music, entertainment, and global pop culture, bringing together some of the most influential artists in the region. ATEEZ, &TEAM, and Hearts2Hearts prove their global reach and popularity and the anticipation for ASEA 2026 continues to grow as more performers and award categories are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.