Asia Artist Awards, which is one of the popular awards ceremonies, is set to organize this year's event. With only less than a month before the 2021 AAA, let's take a look back on the previous ceremonies where numerous unexpected moments took place.
Here Are 6 Memorable Moments at Asia Artist Awards Held in the Previous Years
EXO Lay Unknowingly Leaves His Members Behind on the Red Carpet
Back in 2016, EXO was one of the idol groups who attended AAA alongside top-tier acts like BLACKPINK, TWICE, NCT, BTS, MAMAMOO, and many more.
Before entering the event venue, artists have to walk on the red carpet and go to a platform where they will pose for photos. Unexpectedly, a funny incident happened to EXO Lay.
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While the other EXO members were still posing on the red carpet, Lay thought that they were done and so he left the spot and walked away alone.
Although his bandmates tried to call him back, Lay did not hear them. A moment later, he realized that his members were not following him.
Watch the funny incident here.
EXO D.O. Returns to His Seat after Winning an Award Only to Get Back up the Stage to Receive a Group Award
Another funny moment involving an EXO member happened at Asia Artist Awards in 2017.
EXO member D.O. was announced as one of the solo artists who won the "Popularity Award" together with Girls' Generation YoonA.
After giving his speech and getting his trophy, D.O. went back to his seat where his bandmates are.
However, upon placing the trophy on the table, EXO was announced as the idol group who won the other "Popularity Award." Hence, D.O. had no other choice but to return to the stage.
You can check the funny incident here.
Super Junior's Iconic Non-Appearance on the Red Carpet
At the 2019 Asia Artist Awards, Super Junior shocked many when they did not show up on the red carpet for picture-taking after their group's name was called. This incident had many fans laughing hard.
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It turned out that the boy group went straight inside the event venue. While many were cracking up because of what happened, some fans stated that the awards ceremony has already started and Super Junior member Leeteuk was one of the MCs and so he needed to hurry up.
The Laughs of TWICE Nayeon and MOMOLAND Nancy
Another memorable moment at 2019 AAA was the time when the hosts of the event approached TWICE members in their seats to interview them about the concept of their outfit on that day.
TWICE member Dahyun was the one who answered but Nayeon grabbed the attention by laughing so loud that caused Nancy to laugh as well.
Listen to TWICE's Nayeon's loud laugh here.
Super Junior Being Unaware That They Won an Award
At the 2019 AAA, Super Junior was announced as one of the winners of the "Dongnam Media & FPT Polytechnic" awards.
However, the group seemed to be unaware of it as can be seen from the members' reactions. They eventually learned that they won an award and went straight to the stage.
Check out their reactions here. (start at 5:20).
GOT7 Takes Home First Daesang 6 Years after Debut + Giving Their Acceptance Speech in 4 Languages
GOT7 was one of the winners at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards who received a Daesang (Grand Prize), particularly the "Performance of the Year" award. This is the group's first-ever Daesang in six years since their debut, making it a memorable moment for the septet.
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The GOT7 members were so grateful for the award, delivering their acceptance speech in four languages: Korean, English, Thai and Chinese.
Watch their full acceptance speech here with English subtitles.
Do you remember any other iconic moments that happened in the previous Asia Artist Awards? Share them in the comments below!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott