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After this year’s successful showing, the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025 has been announced to crown a new wave of noteworthy winners. They aim to recognize some of the most impactful Asian musicians in the industry, spotlighting their influence and undeniable talent that has graced stages everywhere. They hope to bring attention to these Asian artists and celebrate their many accomplishments with a distinguished award.
As such, there are certain categories that organizers have opened up to fans to vote for their favorite star! Voting for ASEA 2025 is currently underway through the app, PODOAL. Although there are still several months until the winners are crowned, competition has been fierce with fans of various groups and soloists passionately voting to ensure their favorite star makes it to the top. It hasn’t been a walk in the park for anyone, as votes could swing at any moment.
For ASEA 2025, organizers established a monthly voting system that spans from August 1st to December 31st of this year. The scores accumulated from the monthly voting will be collected and used as bonus points for artists who make it to the first-round finals in each category. These categories include “Group of the Month”, “Solo of the Month”, “Trot of the Month”, and “Popularity Award of the Month”. With fans having a direct hand at determining the winner, they’ve been passionate in their support.
For more information about the awards, visit the ASEA official homepage.
Looking at the current standings of “Group of the Month”, every group in the top 5 have showcased amazing performances of talent and skill throughout the year, providing multiple reasons why netizens should vote for them.
That being said, let’s take a look at the current top 5 for “Group of the Month” and their unending charms that have pushed them to the top.
Note: this is reflective of the current standings as of August 27th KST.
n.SSign
n.SSign recently made their comeback last month in July, with the music video for their newest title track ‘Tiger (New Flavour)’ cresting over 1.3M views at the time of writing. Although they just made their debut last year, they’ve done a lot as rookies. They’ve released music in both Korean and Japanese, establishing an incredible fanbase of supportive fans. Everything from their vocals to on-stage charisma has captivated many in such a small amount of time. Despite being a rookie group, their live vocals, even while performing have been one of the bright points of the group, making even casual listeners excited for what they could accomplish in the future. Considering all of this, it certainly makes sense why Cosmo have come out in full force to bring n.SSign to the top of ASEA’s “Group of the Month”.
fromis_9
fromis_9 have naturally evolved since their “Idol School” beginnings, transitioning from innocent rookies to celebrated summer queens. They recently made a return with their newest summer hit ‘Supersonic’ that has been on everyone’s playlist since. Through this release, they’ve continued to cement their footing in the industry, showcasing that they’re a group of 8 incredible vocalists and performers. They’ve also drawn attention from their WATERBOMB 2024 performances, brining them to a new set of highs in their career. Despite the appearance of a new generation, fromis_9 have remained a constant symbol of talent in the industry. With their influence and supportive fandom, they’ve managed to make it into the top of the standings for ASEA 2025 voting.
TXT
TXT are a world-renowned idol group, capable of standing on the biggest of stages and filling the largest of arenas. From music shows to concert venues, TXT always carry with them a star quality that radiates at all times of the day. They now stand before audiences as leaders of their generation, able to pull off an hour or more of live performances which involve incredible vocals and long displays of dancing prowess. All five members carry distinct artistic colors that highlight their strengths as individuals. But when they pool in their efforts, they truly symbolize what it means to be a team and become a cohesive unit, deserving of all the praise and awards. Fans can clearly see this, and with their strength, hope to help TXT receive yet another form of recognition through ASEA.
NCT DREAM
NCT DREAM has had an eventful 2024 so far, from the release of their albums “DREAM( )SCAPE” and “Moonlight” to their exciting and fun-filled world tour. Their foot has been firmly on the gas pedal, propelling them ever forward as they further cement themselves at the top of the K-Pop industry. The NCT DREAM name has become synonymous with success, however, the members still manage to remain humble regardless. The combination of their positive energy both on and off stage, along with their mesmerizing skills has allowed the group to remain at the forefront for so long. With the effort that they put out into every single schedule, fans hope to return the favor, as seen in the current rankings for “Group of the Month”.
Stray Kids
Rounding out the current standings of the top 5 for ASEA’s “Group of the Month” is the global sensation, Stray Kids. Longtime fans will remember the early stress of going through a survival docuseries and their various other hardships. But Stray Kids remain consistent in tackling these struggles head on, persevering, and coming out on top, every single time. Through this, they’ve been able to go beyond the K-Pop industry and become highly regarded stars. From live vocals to stunning performances, there’s no stopping Stray Kids as they continue their journey as world-renowned artists. Even going as far as participating in the soundtrack for Hollywood blockbuster “Deadpool & Wolverine”, the JYP boy group continues to make large strides in their career and prove that they’re a force to be reckoned with. Being at the top of the current standings for ASEA’s “Group of the Month” seems like a natural happening for a group like Stray Kids.
The current standings of ASEA’s “Group of the Month” is undoubtedly a talented lineup, however, this could change month by month and ultimately affect the final winner! Make sure to keep your favorite group at the top of the standings by voting via PODOAL. In order to do so, you’ll need to purchase PODOAL Jelly – but don’t worry about the cost, because here at Kpopmap, we have a special offer!
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