On November 6, 2025, the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) announced the winners of its Popularity Awards for the 10th edition. Over 3 million fans cast their votes across six categories., making it one of the biggest fan events in Asian entertainment this year. So, who are the winners for the AAA 2025 Popularity Awards? Here’s the complete list.
Asia Artist Awards 2025: Popularity Awards Winners
The Asia Artist Awards 2025 Popularity Awards just completed its fan voting, and the results were enormous.
Previously, they split the voting period into two rounds. The first one took place from September 24 through October 13. It counted for 30% of the final score. Then the finals took place from October 16 to November 5, covering the remaining 70%.
Every single vote actually made a difference. The results show that real fans put their time supporting their favorites over several weeks. The numbers this year really do tell a story.
When Every Single Vote Counts
Lee Jun-ho won the male actor category with 51.66% of the vote (443,800 votes). His 2025 Popularity Award at AAA follows his wins for Actor of the Year in 2022 and 2023. This shows how fans reward versatile artists who excel in multiple entertainment fields.
Byeon Woo-seok’s second place (277,490 votes) reflects the explosive impact of a breakout drama role. These votes tell producers which kinds of projects connect emotionally and commercially.
In the female actor category, Kim Hye-yoon edged out Hyeri (330,795 votes) with 332,289 votes. Her consecutive wins in 2024-2025 demonstrate how one breakout role builds lasting loyalty.
Voting demanded real commitment. Fans stayed engaged for six weeks, casting multiple votes through the Idol Champ platform to support their favorites.
Winners That Show New Trends
Lim Young-woong achieved a record-breaking sixth consecutive win with an overwhelming 83.43% (1,097,937 votes), making AAA history! His music bridges the traditional trot and modern Korean pop genres.
His big win shows something important. Audiences aren’t just following youth trends. They’re celebrating artists who span generations and genres.
Yuqi from I-DLE won the female solo artist category with 33.36% (205,575 votes). She slightly beat IU at 30.74% and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo at 27.50%.
This highlights the competitiveness of this category. Fans didn’t pick one obvious choice. They supported different artistic styles.
Groups That Built Global Communities
Stray Kids won the male group category with 35.14% (802,487 votes). But look at who came in second: Filipino boy band SB19 with 763,361 votes.
Asian music fans are supporting artists beyond Korea’s borders. They’re building a truly pan-Asian entertainment community. RIIZE earned third place with 13.21%, showing that the rookie group can still make a significant impact.
NiziU won the female group category with 44.20% (129,745 votes). Their victory demonstrates Japan’s growing influence and the cross-border appeal of K-pop in the entertainment industry. The group beat LE SSERAFIM (28.22%) and Kep1er(16.38%). NiziU formed through a Korean-Japanese partnership, so fans are clearly celebrating multicultural collaboration.
Fan Participation Matters — What the Industry Sees
When fans vote, the industry notices. Fan choices influence casting decisions, concert locations, and brand deals—signaling which artists and styles resonate worldwide.
Fan participation shapes what happens next. Every vote builds toward bigger celebrations, better productions, and more exciting cross-cultural projects.
As 2026 approaches, fans will once again decide which artists and trends shape the future of Asian entertainment.
10th Asia Artist Awards Ceremony in 2025
The 10th Asia Artist Awards will take place in Taiwan on December 6, 2025, at the Kaohsiung National Stadium, with 2PM’s Junho and IVE’s Jang Wonyoung serving as hosts.
This event is more than a ceremony. It shows how Korean entertainment has changed the bond between artists and fans.
Unlike traditional awards decided by industry experts, the Asia Artist Awards puts power in the hands of fans. These wins show the real cultural impact and emotional connection between artists and fans. When these artists see the voting numbers, they understand the strength of their fan support for the year ahead.
The confirmed attendee list includes prominent actors and singers:
Actors attending: Cha Joo Young, Choi Dae Hoon, Choo Young Woo, Hyeri, IU, Junho, Kang You Seok, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jun Hyuk, Lee Jun Young, Lee Yi Kyung, Moon So Ri, Park Bo Gum, Park Yoon Ho, Takeru Satoh, Uhm Ji Won, and Yoona.
Artists attending: AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, Ash Island, ATEEZ, CHANMINA, CORTIS, CRAVITY, IVE, JJ LIN, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, KISS OF LIFE, LE SSERAFIM, MEOVV, MONSTA X, NEXZ, QWER, RIIZE, Stray Kids, TWS, WOODZ, xikers, and YENA.
This star-studded lineup shows the diversity of Asian entertainment and the power of fan support. On December 6, these artists will celebrate not only their achievements but also the dedicated communities that have supported them.
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