IVE's Rei to Host 'ASEA 2025' Awards in Tokyo
Mar 19, 2025
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According to the organizing committee on the 19th 'ASEA 2025', Ray will be the MC on the 28th, the first day of the 2nd 'ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2025' to be held in Tokyo, Japan on May 28th and 29th.
'ASEA' is an award ceremony in which a large number of top stars representing Asia appear and become one with music from fans around the world. With global fans paying attention to the news of the second 'ASEA' hosting, Ray took a meaningful step by challenging to become an award show MC for the first time since his debut in his hometown of Japan.
Ray, who debuted as a member of IVE in 2021, has secured a high public profile and favorability by exuding his signature bouncy charm. Ray's differentiated poses, from 'Kongsooni Pose' to 'Ribbon Peace', created a huge trend among the MZ generation, and the unique 'Sakku (photo-decorating)' sensibility on personal SNS also drew hot attention.
Recently, the challenge of the new song 「ATTITUDE" has been popular among K-pop fans and artists, proving its appearance as a 'trend maker'. In particular, Ray posted a video of 'Riot Guineas' on the day of the release of 'Attitude', surpassing 26.2 million views on TikTok (as of March 19).
His performance in entertainment is also noteworthy. Ray has appeared on various programs such as SBS 'Running Man', ENA 'City Z', tvN 'Amazing Saturday' and emerged as an 'Entertainment Blue Chip'. In addition, it presents a variety of contents such as talk, experience, and fashion through its exclusive YouTube content 'Folay' every Thursday, providing a lot of fun.
Leida, who is the only Japanese member in the group, boasts fluent Korean skills. Based on this, he has a strong presence in various fields such as music, entertainment, and YouTube content, and it is expected that Ray will perform as an MC in 『ASEA 2025" where artists and fans representing Asia gather together.
Ray is so honored and happy to be the MC of 'ASEA 2025' in Japan through his agency. I'm a little nervous and excited to be the MC of the awards ceremony for the first time, but I'll work hard to show you a good performance. Please look forward to 'MC Ray' and 'ASEA'. See you on May 28th!," he said.
Meanwhile, on April 5 and 6, Ive, to which Ray belongs, will hold its third fan concert 'IVE Scout'('IVE SCOUT'), which sold out both days at KSPO Dome (formerly Gymnastics Stadium) in Olympic Park, Seoul.
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