The first lineup for the highly anticipated 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) has been revealed, and it's filled with top stars! Fans can look forward to seeing NewJeans, BIBI, ZEROBASEONE, NCT 127, QWER, and WayV take the stage at this global event, set to take place on December 27 at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) has been a sensation both at home and abroad, making waves on Billboard’s charts with five hit songs like "OMG" and "Super Shy." They’ve already won multiple Daesangs at the AAA, and fans are excited to see if they’ll continue their winning streak this year.

BIBI has charmed fans with her unique style and incredible vocals, especially with her hit "BIBI Vengeance." Her career has skyrocketed, and she even made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Hopeless. BIBI’s rise in both music and acting has fans curious to see what she’ll achieve next.

ZEROBASEONE, despite being a newer group, has already made a big mark in the industry. Their recent album CINEMA PARADISE sold over a million copies, proving they are a force to be reckoned with. With their growing success, they’re sure to be a standout at this year’s AAA.

NCT 127 continues to dominate the global stage, having wrapped up a massive tour and released their 6th full album WALK, which brought back an old-school vibe and secured them another spot on the Billboard 200. Their constant success shows why they’re still one of K-pop’s top groups.

QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon) is an up-and-coming band to watch. Their latest release, "My Name is Clear," hit No. 2 on Melon’s chart, showing that they’re steadily climbing to the top with their unique sound and relatable lyrics.

WayV has also been on a roll, winning music shows and topping charts in multiple countries. They’ve even made a successful debut in Japan with their mini-album The Highest. With such achievements, WayV is sure to impress at this year’s AAA.

The event, co-hosted by Jang Wonyoung and Sung Hanbin, promises to be an unforgettable night with the biggest K-pop stars and actors gathering for the year-end celebration. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what surprises and performances are in store at AAA 2024.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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