IDID, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip to compete at 'AAA 2026' [Official]

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IDID (IDID), QWER (QWER), CLOSE YOUR EYES (CLOSE YOUR EYES), KISS OF LIFE (KISS OF LIFE), and KickFlip (KickFlip) (in alphabetical order) will shine on the stage of the global No.1 singer-actor comprehensive awards ceremony, Asia Artist Awards.

IDID, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, and KickFlip have been confirmed as performers in the singer category at 'Asia Artist Awards' (Asia Artist Awards, hereinafter 'AAA 2026'), which will be held over two days on December 5-6 at Kaohsiung National Stadium.

IDID (IDID, Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Choo Yu-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Jun-hyuk, Jung Se-min)rose as a highly anticipated rookie immediately after their debut last year, securing music show first place just 12 days later. Following the release of their single album 'FLY!', they solidified their unique team color with the title track of the same name and 'Attent!on', raising expectations for what stage they will present at 'AAA 2026'.

QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon)has established itself as a trusted band loved by listeners with tracks like 'Discord', 'Gominjungdok', and 'My Name is Malm-eum'. Having steadily expanded their fandom through consistent musical activities, QWER has confirmed they will hold their second tour, 'QWER 2nd TOUR 'ROCKATION : ROCKET LAUNCH!!'', on the 12-13 at Seoul Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium and are preparing to meet with fans.

CLOSE YOUR EYES (Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Gyeong-bae)debuted in April last year and released three mini-albums and a digital single, surpassing cumulative album sales of 1.2 million copies to win nine rookie awards at major ceremonies. Riding this upward momentum, the group has announced a comeback for late September, drawing attention to the changes they will present with new music.

KISS OF LIFE (Julie, Natty, Belle, Haewon)has built its own unique identity through unparalleled musicality and performance. Continuing active activities this year with 'Who is she', 'SWEAT', and 'WHAT!', they have captured the hearts of global fans and are expected to turn the 'AAA 2026' venue into a vibrant celebration with their distinctive energy.

KickFlipreleased 'My First Kick' last April, proving its growth trajectory by breaking its own record for first-day sales. Additionally, the title track 'I Want to Be Obvious' was received as a bold confession song unique to KickFlip, gaining high public interest and achieving the valuable result of winning two music show awards.

The MC lineup for 'AAA 2026' includes 'AAA Queen' Jang Won-young, who will host the 'AAA' for the sixth consecutive year, actor Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Han-bin, who is returning as an 'AAA' host after two years. One more MC is expected to be announced soon.

Previously, it was confirmed that actors Ko Yoon-jeong, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Yu-jeong, Kim Jae-won, Kim Hye-yoon, Dahyun (TWICE), Moon Sang-min, Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jong-ok, Byun Woo-seok, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Lee Si-eui, Lee Jong-won, Lee Hong-nae, Jang Da-a, Choo Young-woo, Heo Nam-jun, and Hye-riwill attend.

In the singer category, RIIZE (RIIZE), LNGSHOT (LNGSHOT), RESCENE (RESCENE), MONSTA X (MONSTA X), MEOVV (MEOVV), ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), &TEAM (&TEAM), Accusefive (Accusefive, ), ATEEZ (ATEEZ), Xdinary Heroes (Xdinary Heroes), Federal Reserve (Tomorrow X Together), WOODZ (WOODZ), Yuna (ITZY), ITZY (ITZY), ZEROBASEONE (ZEROBASEONE), Jooheon (MONSTA X), KiiiKiii (KiiiKiii), Tomorrow X Together (TOMORROW X TOGETHER), TWS (TWS), tripleS (tripleS), and Hearts2Hearts (Hearts2Hearts)will perform.

Meanwhile, the artist lineup for 'AAA 2026', hosted by StarNews and organized by the AAA Organizing Committee (Jo Jik-wi (Director) Park Jun-cheol), MOTIVE, and D-SOW, will continue to be revealed.

▲ 'AAA Actor of the Year' IU ▲ 'AAA Singer of the Year' Stray Kids ▲ 'AAA Song of the Year' IVE ▲ 'AAA Album of the Year' Stray Kids ▲ 'AAA Best Male Lead (TV)' Lee Jun-ho ▲ 'AAA Best Male Lead (OTT)' Park Bo-gum ▲ 'AAA Best Female Lead (TV)' Im Yoon-a ▲ 'AAA Best Female Lead (OTT)' Moon So-ri ▲ 'AAA Stage of the Year' ATEEZ ▲ 'AAA Performance of the Year' RIIZE ▲ 'AAA Music Icon of the Year' LE SSERAFIM ▲ 'AAA Best New Artist' Ahop, NEXZ, KickFlip ▲ 'AAA New Wave' All Day Project, ATEEZ Yoonho (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Best Artist' MONSTA X, ATEEZ, WOODZ, JJ LIN (JJ LIN), LE SSERAFIM, Lee Jun-hyuk (Actor), Im Yoon-a (Actor), IVE, Stray Kids, Lee Jun-ho (Actor), Kim Yu-jeong (Actor), RIIZE, All Day Project, Eom Ji-won (Actor), IU (Actor), Moon So-ri (Actor), Park Bo-gum (Actor), Sato Takeshi (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Immersive' Kang Yoo-seok (Actor), RIIZE ▲ 'AAA Icon' Choo Young-woo (Actor), CRAVITY ▲ 'AAA Potential' PsyCuss ▲ 'AAA Best K-Pop Record' IVE, Stray Kids, ATEEZ ▲ 'AAA Best Music Video' MEOVV ▲ 'AAA Best OST' K-Pop Demon Hunters 'Golden' ▲ 'AAA Best Couple' Park Bo-gum (Actor), IU (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Best Performance' KiiiKiii, Cortis ▲ 'AAA Asia Star' JJ LIN (JJ LIN), Im Yoon-a (Actor), Sato Takeshi (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Best Band' QWER ▲ 'AAA Best Voice Performance' Arden Cho (Arden Cho) ▲ 'AAA Best Producer' Stray Kids (Stray Kids) ▲ 'AAA Fabulous' Lee Jun-ho (Actor), IU (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Scene Stealer' Choi Dae-hoon (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Asia Celebrity' Jang Won-young, Park Bo-gum (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Hot Trend' IU (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Rookie Award' Park Yun-ho (Actor), KiiiKiii, All Day Project, Cortis ▲ 'AAA Best Choice' Lee Ee-kyung (Actor), Stray Kids Hyunjin, i-dle (I-DLE) Shuhua, ATEEZ Hongjoong, LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon ▲ 'Symbol of AAA' Jang Won-young ▲ 'AAA Popularity Award' Lee Jun-ho (Male Actor), Kim Hye-yoon (Female Actor), Im Young-woong (Male Solo Singer), Woo Gi (Female Solo Singer), Stray Kids (Male Group Singer), NiziU (Female Group Singer) ▲ 'AAA History of K-Pop' MONSTA X ▲ 'AAA Grand Presence of K-Pop' Jang Won-young, Stray Kids Felix ▲ 'AAA Best Actor (Female)' Lee Hye-ri (Actor), Cha Ju-young (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Best Actor (Male)' Lee Jun-young (Actor), Choo Young-woo (Actor) ▲ 'AAA Best Musician (Solo)' Choi Yena, Ash Island, CHANMINA ▲ 'AAA Best Musician (Group)' KISS OF LIFE, MEOVV, TWS ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary Producers' Beomju ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary K-Pop Master Professionals' Starship Seo Hyun-joo ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary Couples' Park Bo-gum (Actor), Kim Yu-jeong (Actor) ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary Actors' Eom Ji-won (Actor), Lee Jun-hyuk (Actor) ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary (Solo)' IU, G-Dragon ▲ 'AAA 10 Legendary (Group)' BLACKPINK, BTS ▲ 'PR Professional Of the Year' Jeong Won-jeong ▲ 'Best PR Professional 2025' Lee Ji-hyun, Lee Seo-yoon

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