According to a report by Star News Korea on April 10, 2025, IVE’s Jang Won-young and 2PM’s Lee Jun-ho have been announced as the official hosts for the upcoming 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards (AAA).
This highly anticipated event, which celebrates achievements in the Asian entertainment industry, is scheduled to unfold over two days—commencing with the awards ceremony on December 6, 2025, followed by the celebratory Asia Artist Awards Festa on December 7, 2025. The AAA is organized in collaboration with Star News, the AAA Organizing Committee, and Motive Production.
This year marks Jang Won-young’s fifth consecutive appearance as a host, which underscores her rising prominence in the AAA community, earning her the title of “Queen of AAA.” In contrast, Lee Jun-ho will be making his debut as an MC for the ceremony. Previously, he was honored with the Actor of the Year award in both 2022 and 2023, showcasing his talent and popularity.
Since its launch in 2016, the Asia Artist Awards has steadily gained recognition as a premier event in South Korea, representing a unique platform that honors both musical artists and actors within a single gala. The awards evening draws significant attention from fans and industry professionals alike, highlighting the biggest names in K-pop, K-drama, and K-movies.
Fans have expressed their excitement across social media, sharing their anticipation for the upcoming ceremony. One particular fan vividly imagined the thrilling atmosphere that the event will generate.
“Imagine what an amazing night it will be!!!”commented a fan on X.
Reactions on X were overwhelmingly positive, with many fans celebrating the announcement of the MCs. One individual pointed out the foresight of the organizers who confirmed the hosts eight months in advance, while others deemed this pair as the perfect fit for the role.
“That’s great news! Looking forward to seeing them as the MCs at the Asia Artist Awards in December. Thanks for sharing,”commented another fan.
“They booked them 8 months prior,”remarked another fan.
“Congratulations to uri #LEEJUNHO & #JANGWOOYOUNG for being booked as MCs for #AAA25. With their incredible, perfectly matched visuals and vibrant charisma, they’re an ideal duo,”reacted another fan.
Anticipation is building among fans, with one expressing eagerness for December’s arrival, while others likened Jang and Lee to royalty, describing them as a “prince and princess”or a “King and Queen”of the event.
“Omg, I want December to come soon,”said one fan.
“A prince and a princess!”exclaimed another fan.
“King Lee Junho meets Queen Jang Wonyoung! Junho, a two-time Grand Prize winner, as his AAA MC debut, joining five-time MC Queen of AAA, Wonyoung of IVE for AAA’s 10th anniversary,”added another optimistic fan.
Profiles: Lee Jun-ho and Jang Won-young
Lee Jun-ho, known simply as Junho, is a multifaceted talent—singer, songwriter, and actor—recognized for his contributions as a member of the K-pop boy band 2PM. He entered the acting scene with the film Cold Eyes in 2013 and has starred in several notable dramas, including Good Manager (2017), Rain or Shine (2017-2018), and the more recent King the Land (2023).
His role in The Red Sleeve (2021) earned him the prestigious Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. As a solo artist, Lee Jun-ho has enjoyed considerable success with two studio albums and multiple extended plays.
Jang Won-young, a prominent figure in the K-pop scene, is a member of the group IVE under Starship Entertainment, having gained fame as part of the project group Iz*One. She rose to prominence after winning Mnet’s survival show Produce 48 in 2018 and has since become a host for several popular programs, including Music Bank in tandem with ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon.
Her hosting repertoire includes events such as the 2022 Asia Artist Awards, KBS Song Festival, and KCON LA 2023. In 2024, she continued to shine by hosting the Asia Artist Awards for a record fourth year and also participated in the 2024 KBS Music Bank Global Festival.
Significantly, Lee Jun-ho accepted the role of a global ambassador for the luxury brand Berluti in March 2025, while Jang Won-young was appointed as the brand ambassador for Woori Bank in February 2025.