'The Awards 2027 in Paris,' Europe's first K-content awards ceremony, has unveiled its fifth lineup, heightening anticipation.

'The Awards 2027 in Paris' will be held on January 15 and 16, 2027, at the Plenitude Arena (formerly La Defense Arena) in Paris, France. The fifth lineup includes ATEEZ's Jongho, WayV's Ten and Xiaojun, and xikers.

◆ ATEEZ's Jongho Tapped as Awards Host for the First Time Since Debut

Jongho of ATEEZ will serve as host of an awards ceremony for the first time since his debut. On the first day, January 15, he will take the stage as both host and solo performer. As the group's main vocalist, he is preparing a special stage exclusively for this awards ceremony, drawing high expectations.

◆ WayV's First Full-Group Stage Since 'Vision Wings'

WayV, previously included in the fourth lineup, will take the Paris stage as a complete five-member group with the addition of member Ten. As this marks their first full-group performance since the release of their eighth mini album 'Vision Wings' in August, an enthusiastic response from fans is expected. In addition, solo stages by Ten and Xiaojun have been announced, promising to showcase their all-rounder abilities to the fullest.

◆ xikers Promise Intense Performances to Captivate European Fans

xikers, regarded as representative performers of K-pop's fifth generation, will also take the Paris stage. Having recently made a swift comeback with their eighth mini album 'Truck Zero: The Calling,' they have teased intense performances sure to captivate local European fans.

Meanwhile, 'The Awards,' now in its third year this year, is co-hosted by Sports Donga and WSM, jointly organized by WSM and Story Peak Global, with Channel A as the domestic broadcaster. A stellar lineup of artists, including TWICE's Jihyo, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Yeonjun, and DPR Ian, has joined, raising expectations.

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