Stray Kids Win 8 Awards, Including 2 Daesangs, at 2025 AAA 10th Anniversary Ceremony

The 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 10th anniversary ceremony was held on the 6th at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. Hosted by IVE’s Wonyoung and 2PM’s Junho, the event saw numerous industry leaders including K-pop idols and K-drama actors gather to celebrate Korean entertainment. Stray Kids achieved the greatest success among all artists, winning a total of 8 awards. In particular, they received 2 Daesangs for “Artist of the Year (Singer Category)” and “Album of the Year,” along with individual awards for Felix and Hyunjin, further solidifying their status as a leading K-pop group. The group had recently set a record by becoming the first act in the 21st century to have 8 consecutive albums top the Billboard 200 chart. IU won a total of 6 awards, including the Daesang for “Artist of the Year (Actor Category).” IVE also secured 6 awards, including the Daesang for “Song of the Year” awarded to “REBEL HEART,” plus the “Best K-Pop Record Award.” IVE’s Wonyoung was named the “Symbol of AAA,” winning 3 individual awards. Additionally, ATEEZ received the “Stage of the Year Award,” RIIZE won the “Performance of the Year Award,” and LE SSERAFIM got the “Music Icon Award.” In the actor category, Lee Junho and Park Bo-gum each won 4 awards and took home the Best Actor titles. In the newcomer category, AHOF, NEXZ, and KickFlip received the “Newcomer Award,” while All Day Project won the “New Wave Award (Singer).” CRAVITY earned the “Icon Award (Singer),” and xikers received the “Potential Award.” “Golden” from the KPop Demon Hunters OST was chosen as the “Best OST,” recognizing the success of blending films with K-pop. MONSTA X, ATEEZ, and WOODZ were also listed among the “Best Artists (Singers).” This ceremony served to reaffirm the global influence of Korean entertainment, with the two-day event continuing until December 7th.