ENHYPEN has become the top artist of the year, shining bright with their dazzling performances.
The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS (ASEA 2026) took place on the afternoon of May 16 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Last year, ENHYPEN achieved their first triple million-seller with their second full-length album ‘ROMANCE : UNTOLD’ and marked their fourth double million-seller with their 7th mini album ‘THE SIN : VANISH’. As of November 2025, their total cumulative shipments for albums released in Korea and Japan have exceeded 20 million copies.
Following ‘ASEA THE PLATINUM’, ENHYPEN also took home the ‘ASEA ARTIST OF THE YEAR’ award. The group shared, “We are so happy to receive such a meaningful award now that about half of 2026 has passed. Since half the year is gone, it means there is still half a year left, so we are ready to keep going and show you an amazing side of ENHYPEN. We are currently recording our next album, so please look forward to it. There are many people who worked hard behind the scenes for us to receive this great award.”
They added, “Above all, we are preparing a new album that will be released within this year. We want to thank PD Bang Si-hyuk for his strength and support. We will repay ENGENE with great music.”
ASEA 2026 is an awards ceremony hosted by NEWSEN, Korea’s representative entertainment and sports media outlet celebrating its 21st anniversary, and @style, a star and style magazine celebrating its 14th anniversary, and organized by the ASEA Organizing Committee.
