TAIPEI (TVBS News) — K-pop stars flood into Kaohsiung (高雄) for the 2025 Korean AAA Awards, with major arrivals continuing Friday (Dec. 5) at Xiaogang Airport (小港機場), including Park Bo Gum (朴寶劍), IU, and Takeru Satoh (佐藤健). Popular groups like MONSTA X and Stray Kids are also touching down. The awards ceremony runs Saturday (Dec. 6) through Sunday (Dec. 7), bringing international attention to southern Taiwan.
Enthusiastic fans greeted boy band ATEEZ with cheers when they landed Thursday (Dec. 4). Members waved back warmly, acknowledging the support of Taiwanese ATINY, ATEEZ's official fan club name. ATEEZ, CRAVITY, and xikers made special airport appearances despite arriving by charter flight, with all three groups scheduled to perform at the ACON Music Festival Sunday (Dec. 7).
Choo Young-woo (秋泳愚) arrived among the first stars Thursday (Dec. 4), quickly completing his airport entry and drawing attention from waiting fans. ALLDAY PROJECT members, visiting Taiwan for the first time, caught local attention with their arrival at Xiaogang Airport. Girl groups QWER and MEOVV charmed fans with friendly waves and stylish appearances during their airport arrivals.
Fans eagerly anticipate performances and appearances from their favorite K-pop stars throughout the weekend events in southern Taiwan. The AAA Awards ceremony and ACON Music Festival promise two days of entertainment for K-pop enthusiasts in Kaohsiung through Sunday (Dec. 7). ◼