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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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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