‘Most Boring Awards Show’ — AAA 2023 Takes Hits From Netizens
The prestigious Asia Artist Awards 2023 didn't escape the criticisms. Despite the beautiful night and dazzling stars, the viewers couldn't hide their disappointment at the management of the show. Read on to know what happened.
Asia Artist Awards 2023 Dubbed As Most Boring Awards Show
On December 14, the 8th edition of Asia Artist Awards took place at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan, Philippines.
The show recognized talents and stars from South Korea, China, Japan and the Philippines, and their great contribution to the Asian media in the past year.
Asia Artist Awards 2023 also gave the spotlight to some of the best performers in K-pop. However, despite the artists' stunning look and performances, the show still took hits of criticism.
The fans couldn't hide their disappointment at the management of the awards show, and pointed out how poor and cheap-looking the setup was with empty spaces between bare tables.
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Some of the tables even collapsed in the middle of the event, making the viewers' eyebrows raised. The overall quality of the supposed prestigious night seemed lackluster.
🏆 Congratulations AAA for winning ‘Most boring’ at the 2023 Award show Awards.
— kim ✧ (@cosmokwan) December 14, 2023
.@NewJeans_ADOR's table collapsing at AAA.#NewJeans #뉴진스 pic.twitter.com/gU6Q51zPM2
— NEWJEANS Charts (@NewJeansCharts) December 14, 2023
If it isn't disappointing enough, foreign fans couldn't even watch the show due to unstable network conditions, and the whole show seemed "too boring" as it went on for more than six hours.
While awards shows always face unexpected problems, many think that Asia Artist Awards 2023 has been the most unprepared due to their poor planning and execution.
So disappointed w/ the organizers. Ang plain ng stage, wala man lang carpet ang sahig, walang cover ang mga upuan ng artists, ang awkward ng space at arrangement ng mga tables, ang daming vacant seats sa audience. Pinuchu puchu niyo lang
— HoonBi¹⁷🌌 (@RubiCaratUjidan) December 14, 2023
Pics not mine, cttro. pic.twitter.com/3rWrIXjD8B
the debutant will now take pictures per table please be seated and proceed accordingly to the catering section after the photo opportunity pic.twitter.com/MAApztzJgQ
— andi 🍓 (@wonrideu) December 14, 2023
Thankfully, the night still shined all thanks to the artists that graced the show including Kim Sejeong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Junho, SEVENTEEN BSS, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM and more.
Watch SEVENTEEN BSS' amazing performance here:
Lee Junho Bags AAA Daesang As Actor
Among the stars that received great recognition at the event, Lee Junho stood out the most.
The actor took home the Daesang (Grand Prize) for his unforgettable performance in "King The Land," his biggest win of the night. It also marks his second Daesang overall as an actor.
Lee Junho expressed his gratitude to everyone who watched and supported "King The Land" from the beginning until the end. The artist dedicated his win to his beloved family and fans.
In addition to that, he also bagged the Popularity Award and the Hot Trend Award, bringing home three major trophies for his worldwide influence and success.
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On the other hand, Kim Sejeong, Ahn Hyo Seop, EXO Suho and more also took home prestigious awards that solidified themselves as top-tier artists in Hallyu.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
