NewJeans take home the biggest awards at the 2023 'Asia Artist Awards' - Check out the full list of winners

On December 14, 2023, the Philippine Arena was abuzz with the glamour and excitement of the 8th Asia Artist Awards (AAA). This prestigious event, organized by STAR NEWS, TONZ ENTERTAINMENT, and PULP Live World, is not just an awards ceremony but a grand celebration of Asian artistry. It's often likened to Asia's Oscars and Grammys, showcasing talent across the continent, from artists and producers to directors and celebrities.



The evening was hosted by an illustrious trio: IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, Kang Daniel, and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin. The stage lit up with electrifying performances and appearances from a diverse lineup, including NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, ITZY, THE BOYZ, NMIXX, Kwon Eunbi, Kep1er, SB19, Dreamcatcher, KARD, AKMU, &TEAM, Lee Youngji, STAYC, Ash Island, and many more. The event also featured appearances from renowned K-drama stars such as Ahn Hyo Aeop, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Se Jeong, and Moon Ga Young.

The highlight of the night was NewJeans, who emerged as the biggest winners, clinching two prestigious AAA grand prizes (Daesangs) for Song of the Year with "Ditto" and Singer of the Year, along with 6 awards in total. Explore the complete list of winners below.

 

AAA Focus Award

• HORI7ON
• LUN8
• Younghoon (The Boyz)
• Ahn Dong-gu
  
  AAA Icon Award
  
  
  • Tempest
  • NMIXX
  • Kep1er
  • Cha Joo-young

  AAA Potential Award

  • Lapillus
  • ATBO
  • Yoo Seon-ho
  • Paul Blanco

  AAA Best Creator Award

  • 3RACHA
    
    

    AAA Popularity Award

    • Lim Young-woong
    • Sakurazaka46
    • Lee Jun-ho
    • Kim Se-jeong

    AAA Hot Trend Award
    
    

    • SB19
    • NewJeans
    • Lee Jun-ho
    • Ahn Hyo-seop
    • Lim Young-woong

    AAA New Wave Award

    • Yaochen
    • Kingdom
    • Ash Island
    • Jaechan
      
      

      AA Emotive Award

      • ONEUS
      • BOYNEXTDOOR
      • &TEAM
      • Suho

      AAA Rookie of the Year

      • ZEROBASEONE
      • Moon Sang-min
      • Lee Eun-saem

      AAA Asia Celebrity Award

      • NewJeans
      • LE SSERAFIM
      • Jang Won-young
        Kim Seon-ho
      • Kentaro Sakaguchi

      • AAA Best Choice Award
        
        

        • Lee Young-ji
        • KANG DANIEL
        • BOYNEXTDOOR
        • &TEAM
        • NewJeans
        • NMIXX
        • Ben&Ben
        • Dreamcatcher
        • Lim Young-woong
        • DinDin
        • Kim Jae-joong
          
          

          AAA Best Acting Performance Award

          • Kim Young-dae
          • Lee Jun-young
          • Moon Ga-young
          • Suho

          AAA Fabulous Award

          • Kathryn Bernardo
          • Daniel Padilla
          • NewJeans
          • Stray Kids
          • Lim Young-woong
            
            

            AA Best Musician Award

            • ZEROBASEONE
            • Sakurazaka46
            • KARD
            • STAYC
            • Kwon Eun-bi

            AAA Scene Stealer Award
            

            • Jung Sung-il

            AAA Best Actor Award

            • Kim Se-jeong
            • Ahn Hyo-seop
            • Lee Dong-hwi
            • Melai Cantiveros-Francisco
            • Lee Jun-hyuk

            AAA Top of K-pop Record Award

            • Kim Jae-joong
              

              AA Best Performance Award

              • LE SSERAFIM

              AAA Best Artist Award (Singer)

              • SB19
              • LE SSERAFIM
              • AKMU
              • ITZY
              • IVE
              • The Boyz

              AAA Best Artist Award (Actor)

              • Kentaro Sakaguchi
                
                • Kim Seon-ho
                • Kim Ji-hoon

                AAA Grand Prize: Fandom of the Year
                

                • Lim Young-woong

                AAA Grand Prize: Performance of the Year

                • BSS (SEVENTEEN)

                AAA Grand Prize: Stage of the Year

                • Stray Kids

                AAA Grand Prize: Actor of the Year

                • Lee Jun-ho

                AAA Grand Prize: Song of the Year

                • NewJeans – “Ditto”

                AAA Grand Prize: Album of the Year

                • SEVENTEEN – FML

                AAA Grand Prize: Singer of the Year
                

                • NewJeans