NewJeans, Seventeen win big at star-studded 2023 Asia Artist Awards, powered by Smart and Viu

MANILA, Philippines — All roads led to the Philippine Arena in Bulacan last December 14 as some of Asia's biggest artists and tens of thousands of their fans converged at the much-anticipated 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), powered by mobile services provider Smart Communications and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming provider.

Gracing the show were NewJeans, Le Sserafim, Zerobaseone, NMIXX, Boynextdoor, Stray Kids, Itzy, The Boyz, Kwon Eunbi, Kep1er, Seventeen BSS, SB19, Kim Seon Ho, Ahn Hyeo Seop and more, making AAA's debut in the Philippines a truly memorable experience.

K-Pop sensation NewJeans emerged as the big winner at the AAA, securing two grand prizes—Singer of the Year and Song of the Year for "Ditto." They also received accolades for Hot Trend, Asia Celebrity, Best Choice, and Fabulous Awards.

Seventeen BSS won the Grand Prizes for Album of the Year and Performance of the Year with a jaw-dropping number to wrap up the show, while Korean singer Lim Young-woong achieved a remarkable feat by taking home five awards, including the grand prize for Fandom of the Year.

On the other hand, in the field of acting, Lee Junho clinched the Actor of the Year award for the second consecutive year, this time for his role in the romantic comedy series "King the Land."

Filipina actress Melai Cantiveros was honored with the AAA Best Actor Award for her portrayal of a policewoman in the movie "Mam Chief."

Filipino fans didn't miss the opportunity to share their thoughts on social media during the show, powered by Smart, enabling fans to share their favorite and most memorable moments during world-class event instantly.

TV host Ryan Bang and comedienne Melai emerged as the top trending topics on social media, with Ryan receiving praise for his hosting skills during the red-carpet show, and Melai gaining attention for her humorous moments during the awards show.

Fans were also abuzz when Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo appeared together on stage after receiving the AAA Fabulous Award.

Smart subscribers shared these iconic moments by seamlessly uploading photos, videos and stories on their social media accounts in real-time.

"This event was truly