TWICE's Tzuyu tops 'AAA 2026' popularity awards pre-voting in lion category 女 solo artist

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TWICE's Tzuyu secured first place in the pre-voting for the female solo singer category of the 'AAA 2026' popularity awards.

From the 4th to the 11th, Tzuyu ranked first with 48.24% of the votes in the male solo singer category of the 'Asia Artist Awards 2026 (Asia Artist Awards 2026, hereinafter "AAA 2026")' pre-voting conducted through the mobile artist comprehensive content app STAR POLL.

Including Tzuyu, the top 40 artists by cumulative votes qualified for the next round of preliminary voting.

As a result, Kwon Eun-bi, Kim Da-hyun, Kim Tae-yeon, Natty, Nayeon, Dahyun, Rosé, Lisa, Moon Byul-mi, Minnie, Bby, Song Ga-in, Seunggi, Irene, IU, Yeji, Woo-gi, Wendy, Winter, Yuna, Lee Young-ji, Lee Chae-yeon, Chaeryeong, Jung Eun-ji, Jennie, Joy, Jisoo, Jihyo, Tzuyu, Cheongha, Choi Yena, Choi Yoojung, Chuu, Karina, Taeyeon, Hanro-ro, Hong Ja, Hwasa, and Hyolyn (listed alphabetically) among 40 artists advanced to the preliminary round.

This year's 'AAA 2026' popularity voting is divided into six categories: male actor, female actor, male group singer, female group singer, male solo singer, and female solo singer. Top stars who lit up screens, television sets, and the music industry throughout this year are mobilizing for fierce voting competition.

Preliminary voting will be held from 10 a.m. on September 16 to 11:59 p.m. on October 6 via the IDOLCHAMP app. Only the top 20 teams in the preliminary round will advance to the long-awaited finals. Final voting will take place from 10 a.m. on October 8 to 11:59 p.m. on November 4, with the final winner in each category determined by combining 30% of the preliminary results and 70% of the final votes. The first-place winner in each category will be awarded the 'AAA 2026' popularity trophy.

Meanwhile, 'AAA 2026' is scheduled to be held over two days on December 5-6 at Kaohsiung National Stadium. The MC lineup includes IVE's Jang Won-young, who will host the 'AAA' for the sixth consecutive year; actor Ji Chang-wook; Sung Han-bin, returning as an 'AAA' host after a two-year hiatus; and TWICE's Tzuyu, who will also serve as MC.

Confirmed attendees in the actor category include Ko Yun-jung, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Jae-won, Kim Hye-yoon, Dahyun (TWICE), Moon Sang-min, Michieda Shunsuke, Park Ji-hwan, Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jong-ok, Byun Woo-seok, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Lee Sang-i, Lee Jong-won, Lee Hong-nae, Jang Da-a, Cho Young-woo, Heo Nam-jun, Heo Sung-tae, and Hye-ri.

Confirmed performers in the singer category include Naniwa Danshi (なにわ), NEXZ, DAYOUNG, RIIZE, LNGSHOT, RESCENE, MONSTA X, MEOVV, Park Ji-hoon, Sung Han-bin (SUNG HANBIN), Super Junior-D&E, IDID, OURBIRTHDAY, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, &TEAM, Accusefive (), WONPIL, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, Federal Reserve (Tomorrow X Together), ALLDAY PROJECT, WOODZ, Yuna (ITZY), ITZY (있지), ZEROBASEONE, Jooheon (MONSTA X), Chaeryeong (CHAERYEONG), Yena (YENA), CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, Tomorrow X Together (TOMORROW X TOGETHER), TWS (투어스), TUIDE, tripleS, Hearts2Hearts, and QWER (큐더블유이알).

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