The second day of the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025 brought more excitement as top stars from music and drama took home honors. Held at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan, the event celebrated the best of Asian entertainment.
BTS’ Jin won Best OST for his song Close to You, tying with Eclipse for Sudden Shower. The Lovely Runner stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon were the biggest winners of the night, grabbing three awards each.
Full List of ASEA 2025 Day 2 Winners
Record of the Year: (G)I-DLE
Hot Trend: BADVILLAIN and NouerA
Best New Artist (Singer): HANA
Hot Icon: n.SSign and FANTASY BOYS
Producer of the Year: SKY-HI
Best Artist (Singer): ATARASHII GAKKO!
Global K-Pop Leader: (G)I-DLE
Global Rising Artist & Best Artist (Actor): Choo Young Woo
Best OST: BTS’ Jin (Close to You) and ECLIPSE (Sudden Shower)
The Platinum Award: SAKURAZAKA46, ZEROBASEONE, &TEAM, THE RAMPAGE, THE BOYZ, (G)I-DLE
Performance of the Year: ZEROBASEONE
Best Conceptual Artist: THE BOYZ
Best Vocal Group: BTOB
Best Group (Male) & Fan Choice 5th Gen: PLAVE
THE BEST GROUP (Male): PLAVE
Fan Choice Artist (Singer): Lim Young Woong
Fan Choice Couple: Lee Se Young & Kentaro Sakaguchi
Fan Choice Character, Best Artist (Actress), Fan Choice Artist (Actress): Kim Hye Yoon
Best Artist (Actor) & Fan Choice Artist (Actor): Byeon Woo Seok
Best New Artist (Actress): Jo Yuri
Top Winners With Multiple Awards
- Kim Hye Yoon: 3 awards (Fan Choice Character, Best Artist (Actress), Fan Choice Artist (Actress))
- Byeon Woo Seok: 3 awards (Best Artist (Actor), Fan Choice Artist (Actor), Best OST for Eclipse)
- (G)I-DLE: 3 awards (Record of the Year, Global K-Pop Leader, The Platinum)
- Choo Young Woo: 2 awards (Global Rising Artist, Best Artist (Actor))
- ZEROBASEONE: 2 awards (The Platinum, Performance of the Year)
- THE BOYZ: 2 awards (The Platinum, Best Conceptual Artist)
- PLAVE: 2 awards (Best Group (Male), Fan Choice 5th Gen)
Fans were thrilled to see BTS’ Jin winning for his OST, showing his lasting impact even during his military service. The Lovely Runner duo’s sweep proved their massive popularity after the drama’s success.
“Jin’s OST was so emotional, he truly deserves this win!” – A fan on X.
“Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon dominating ASEA is everything we needed!” – Another fan reaction.
The event ended on a high note, celebrating talent across music and acting. With big wins for K-pop and K-drama stars, ASEA 2025 proved why Asian entertainment continues to captivate the world.
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Credits: ASEA Official