Enhypen won three awards, including two grand prizes, at the ″3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026″ (ASEA 2026) held on May 16 at Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

At the ceremony, Enhypen received the ALBUM OF THE YEAR, ARTIST OF THE YEAR grand prizes, as well as the main award, THE PLATINUM. In their acceptance speech, Enhypen said, ″I am truly grateful. My heart is pounding so much, and thanks to Engine (Enhypen fandom name), we were able to receive such a great award. I want to express my gratitude to all our members and Engines for every moment. The year is not over yet, and we are preparing an amazing album. Please wait until then and look forward to an even bigger success from Enhypen as we work harder this year.″ They added, ″Performing on a shining stage with all of you is the happiest moment. I want to continue enjoying activities together with you all.″

The first day of the ceremony was hosted by Monsta X Hyungwon and IVE Ray. Black Pink won SONG OF THE YEAR for ″Run,″ and &TEAM received PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR and THE PLATINUM awards. &TEAM expressed, ″Thank you, Rune (&TEAM fandom name). We always try to show you cooler performances and better music, so we are grateful for this meaningful award. We have started our second Asia tour, and we will continue to come back to you as an even more impressive &TEAM.″

Alphadriveone recorded 1.44 million copies in initial sales with their first mini-album ″EUPHORIA,″ winning both THE PLATINUM and THE BEST NEW ARTIST awards. Lim Young Woong took home two awards, THE BEST SOLO and THE BEST TROT. Hosts Hyungwon and Ray each won TOP TOURING ARTIST and THE PLATINUM awards respectively. Dancer Kyoka, after performing the opening stage, received THE BEST PERFORMANCE award.

Lee Junho won THE BEST ARTIST in the actor category and THE BEST CHARACTER award, while Go Yoonjung received THE BEST CHARACTER and THE BEST OTT ARTIST awards.

″ASEA 2026″ is an awards ceremony hosted by Newsen and AtStyle and organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee, marking its third year. On the second day, May 17, TVXQ’s Choikang Changmin and actress Lee Sungkyung will host, with performances by ATEEZ, Hats to Hats, Ikuta Toma, Kwon Eunbi, Nowz, The Rampage from Exile Tribe, Wonho, Psycus, Lee Chaemin, and others.