A.C.E performed 'Cactus' & 'Take Me Higher'

To kick start the celebrations, hosts Dennis Nieh, Lulu Huang and Kate Pang delighted the 1,980-strong crowd with a short opening skit. The first award of the night, the 2018 StarHub Best Host Award, was then presented to veteran host Pauline Lan for the enduring success of Lady First Singapore, which is now in its sixth season. Lady First Singapore is a collaboration among StarHub, Hong Kong TVBI and TVBS. Pauline Lan took to the stage again to present Taiwanese actress Chen Meifeng with the 2018 StarHub Evergreen Artiste Award, in recognition of her extensive contributions to the entertainment industry.

Lee Joon Gi won 2018 StarHub Best Male Asian Star Award

In the acting category, Lee Joon Gi’s realistic portrayal of the Lawless Lawyer earned him the 2018 StarHub Best Male Asian Star Award; the series went on to become one of the highest rated Korean dramas in Korea cable television history. In the series, he played a gangster-turned-lawyer who would frequently use loopholes in the law to seek justice against those in power.

WJSN/Cosmic Girls performed 'Secret' & 'Save Me, Save You'

Fans also got to vote for their 2018 StarHub Favourite Korean Drama Character on StarHub’s Facebook page. Taking up the role of Lee Shi Kyung in Andante, Kai emerged as the ultimate fan-favourite, defeating other hugely popular Korean actors Cha Eun Woo, Lee Seung Gi and Park Hyun Shik.

A.C.E won 2018 StarHub Best Newcomer Award

Jeong Se Woon won 2018 StarHub Best Asian Drama OST Award; performed 'It's You'

The audience was also treated to a stellar performance of 'It’s You', from the original soundtrack of top Korean drama What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, by the winner of the 2018 StarHub Best Asian Drama OST Award, Korean singer Jeong Sewoon. Taiwanese ballad singer Sam Lee made a special guest appearance and presented Cosmic Girls and Jeong Sewoon with their award, before bringing the house down with his hit classics.

WJSN/Cosmic Girls won 2018 StarHub Most Charismatic Performance Award

You can watch the awards ceremony on 13 Jan at Hub VVDrama & 19 Jan on Hub E City

Samsung Galaxy presents StarHub Night of Stars is produced by H.A.H Entertainment, proudly sponsored by main sponsors Toyogo, Chan Brothers Travel, KFC, Systema and Kyusoku Jikan. Co sponsored by Seng Choon Farm, Mitsubishi Electric Starmex, Royal Caribbean, PacificLight, Cielo and SingHaiYi. Supporting partners include Gold Kili and Eight Design. Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands is the official venue of StarHub Night of Stars. For more information, please visit www.starhub.com/night-of-stars.

Actor Lee Joon Gi as presenter of the event

Performer: A.C.E

A total number of 13 awards will be presented to recognise the outstanding work of these artistes in 2018. From the 2018 StarHub Best Newcomer Award to the highest accolades of the night, the 2018 StarHub Best Male/Female Asian Star Award, the awards will honour the success of these individuals in their respective acting, singing and hosting fields.

Performer: Cosmic Girls (WJSN)

The attending artistes, listed according to territory, are:

• China – Qin Lan 
• Hong Kong – Benz Hui, Joe Ma, Michelle Yim and Rosina Lam 
• Korea – A.C.E, Cosmic Girls, Jeong Sewoon and Lee Joon Gi 
• Singapore – Andie Chen, Ann Kok, Christopher Lee, Fann Wong, Kate Pang, Lawrence Wong and Thomas Ong
• Taiwan – Chen Meifeng, Dennis Nieh, Derek Chang, Jasper Liu, Lulu Huang, Pauline Lan and Sam Lee

Jeong Se Woon