'AAA 2024' Illuminates Bangkok's Night: A Successful Conclusion with High Buzz


Asia's brightest stars came together to light up the night at 'AAA 2024' in Bangkok, Thailand.


On December 27th at 7 PM KST, the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) took place at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, drawing to a successful close. Spanning approximately four hours, the event turned the massive venue into a global celebration, packed with enthusiastic attendees. Hosted by Ryu Jun-yeol, Jang Won-young, and Sung Han-bin, the trio showcased their witty banter and exceptional hosting skills, achieving perfect harmony throughout the night.


The event featured the leading figures of K-POP, K-DRAMA, and K-MOVIE, delivering spectacular performances exclusive to 'AAA 2024.' The stars and the audience united in celebration, filling the venue with electric energy and unforgettable moments.


Under the theme of "Love, Peace, Miracle," the ceremony began with an enchanting duet by actor Joo Won and LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, performing the Frozen OST "Love Is an Open Door." The second part opened with WayV's Ten and KISS OF LIFE's Natty heating up the atmosphere with performances of "Sugarcoat" and "Dangerous." ZEROBASEONE followed with special stages of the drama OST "Sonagi" and "Run Run," while actors Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon's appearances on the screen sparked wild applause.


The grand prizes (Daesang) of the night were awarded to:


Performance of the Year: LE SSERAFIMStage of the Year: NCT 127Best Actress of the Year: Park Min-youngBest Actor of the Year: Byun Woo-seokAlbum of the Year: DAY6Song of the Year: RoséArtist of the Year: NewJeansActor of the Year: Kim Soo-hyunOther notable awards included:
AAA Focus: HuibAAA Potential: NCT WISH, Choi Bo-min (Actor)AAA Thai Star: Gemini & FourthAAA Best Artist: ZEROBASEONE, DAY6, NCT 127, NewJeans, Park Min-young, Kim Hye-yoon, aespa, IVE, KISS OF LIFE, Suho, LE SSERAFIM, Ahn Bo-hyun, Byun Woo-seok, TWS, BUS (because of you I shine), Joo Won, Ryu Jun-yeol, WayV, BIBI, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Kim Soo-hyunAAA New Wave: Kim Hyung-seo (Actor)AAA Emotive: Jo Yu-ri (Actor), Tony YuAAA Popularity Award: Lim Young-woong, NiziU, Byun Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoonAAA Icon: &TEAMAAA Hot Trend: Kim Soo-hyun (Actor)AAA Rookie Award: TWS, QWER, Jang Da-ah (Actor)AAA Asian Celebrity: Byun Woo-seok, Jang Won-youngAAA Best Choice: NCT 127’s Doyoung, WayV’s Ten, Jo Yu-riAAA Scene Stealer: Kim Min (Actor)AAA Fabulous: Kim Soo-hyunAAA Best Producer: BamzuAAA Best Creator: Starship’s Seo Hyun-jooAAA Best Band: DAY6AAA Asia Star: Sakaguchi Kentaro (Actor)AAA Best Performance: NewJeansAAA Best Couple: Byun Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoonAAA Best Musician (Group): ZEROBASEONE, KISS OF LIFEAAA Best Musician (Solo): BTS’s Jimin, BIBIAAA Best OST: Eclipse’s "Sonagi"AAA Best Music Video: LE SSERAFIMAAA Best K-POP Record: BTS Jungkook, SEVENTEEN, Stray KidsAAA Best Actor: Suho (Actor), Kim Hye-yoonAAA Queen of AAA: Jang Won-young
Special efforts were made to enhance the audience experience, including tiered seating for better visibility and close interactions with stars, as performers used buggy carts to navigate the venue and greet fans.


Year after year, 'AAA 2024' has evolved into an even more spectacular event, living up to its title as the global No. 1 awards show. From the red carpet to the main event, its overwhelming scale and diverse performances thrilled fans worldwide. The buzz surrounding 'AAA 2024' was evident as related keywords dominated the top ranks of X (formerly Twitter) trends, marking yet another successful chapter in its history.


Written by Kim Na Hyun
Translated by Lee So Yun