Great news, K-fans! The Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 is set to be held at the Philippine Arena on December 14, 2023. This marks the first time that the Asia Artist Awards, South Korea’s biggest awards show, will grace the shores of the Philippines.
Often considered Asia’s Oscars and Grammy Awards rolled into one, the Asia Artist Awards celebrates the best in Asian music, television, and film. The awards show is typically hosted in various Asian countries. Last year’s show lit up Nagoya, Japan; this year, it’s the Philippines’ turn to shine. The event is collectively organized by Star News, TONZ Entertainment, and PULP Live World.
A Celebration of Asian Stars
The AAA 2023 will feature several significant categories such as Best Artist (Singer), Best Artist (Actor), Best Musician, and many more. The awards show will be presented by Kang Daniel, Jang Wonyoung (IVE), and Sung Hanbin (ZEROBASEONE). AAA 2023 will also stage some exciting performances from NewJeans, Le Sserafim, BoyNextDoor, NMIXX, ZEROBASEONE, Stray Kids, ITZY, The Boyz, Kwon Eun-bi, and &TEAM.
Quite a few stars from all over Asia have already confirmed their attendance to this year’s awards show, giving everyone in attendance a chance to catch a glimpse of their favorite oppas and noonas in the flesh. Some of the celebrities and artists who have announced their attendance include:
- STAYC
- Kep1er
- Dreamcatcher
- Lee Young-ji
- Kim Jae-joong
- Kim Seon-ho
- Ahn Hyo-seop
- Kim Se-jeong
- Moon Ga-young
- Lee Eun-saem
The list of attendees keeps growing by the week, guaranteeing that the Asia Artist Awards 2023 will be a star-studded night that any K-fan–or any fan of Asian music, TV, and film–wouldn’t want to miss.
Smart Gives Fans a Chance to Join the Festivities
Smart is offering its subscribers the opportunity to experience the Asia Artist Awards live at the Philippine Arena, co-sponsored by Smart and Viu.
Here are two ways to get your tickets:
Get your tickets with points on the Smart App!
Smart Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers can secure a ticket to the Asia Artist Awards 2023 using points on the Smart App. All you need to do is:
- Download or log-in to the Smart App.
- Tap “Rewards” and redeem the AAA ticket of your choice.
- Click on “My Rewards” after receiving a confirmation message and tap your AAA ticket for instructions on how to claim your ticket.
- Go to the Smart Store, SM Megamall on Nov. 25 to 26, 2023 to claim your ticket. Smart subscribers just need to present the following:
- Postpaid: successful redemption notification and their active Postpaid plan in the Smart App
- Prepaid: successful redemption notification and an active Power All 149 subscription on the Smart App
Activate a Smart Prepaid eSIM and top up Magic Data+ to secure a ticket!
Smart Prepaid subscribers can still secure an Asia Artist Awards 2023 ticket of their choice when they activate a Smart Prepaid eSIM and top up with Magic Data+ 749 packages, which come with no-expiry 48GB data, calls, and texts. Here’s what you need to do:
- Purchase and activate your Smart Prepaid eSIM (digital or carded eSIM).
- Go to the Smart Store, SM Megamall on Nov. 25 to 26 and present proof of Smart Prepaid eSIM ownership.
- Top up with Magic Data+ 749 packages based on the ticket tier you want to secure and present your Smart App to show proof of registration. View the full mechanics here.
- Claim your ticket.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Smart subscribers will also get to enjoy the Smart booth, which offers attendees a chance to commemorate their experience at the first live Korean awards in the Philippines, participate in exciting activities, and show support for their favorite artists. K-fans can also follow the event on Smart’s social media channels to catch their favorite stars.
This year’s Asia Artist Awards is not just about recognizing stellar Asian artists, but also about bringing together fans and creating memorable experiences. With Smart as a partner, the Asia Artist Awards 2023 promises to be an event that will forever mark the history of the Philippine entertainment scene.
