By SEMA News Editors
One night. One stage. The biggest names in the automotive aftermarket--only at the 2025 SEMA Industry Honors event in Las Vegas. And now, Show officials have announced the host for the first-ever SEMA Industry Honors event: American actor, filmmaker and lifelong car enthusiast Sung Kang (more on Kang and his career, below).
On Thursday, November 6, the 2025 SEMA Industry Honors takes over the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas for an unforgettable night celebrating the people and brands driving the industry forward. From SEMA Content Creator of the Year to SEMA Person of the Year and even more on-stage honors, this event is where SEMA's spotlight shines brightest.
Kick off the evening alongside industry titans, game-changers and visionaries with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. PST, take in the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. PST, then keep the celebration going at an exclusive after-party with live music, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar for ticketed guests.
Tickets are just $50 per person. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today!
Visit SEMAShow.com/Honors or visit below to learn more and purchase tickets.
Sung Kang Hosts 2025 SEMA Industry Honors
The host of the 2025 SEMA Industry Honors, Kang is known worldwide for his portrayal of Han in "The Fast & The Furious" franchise. Beyond the screen, Kang has built a career defined by both storytelling and his deep connection to car culture. His latest project, "DRIFTER," marks his most personal work to date. Serving as writer, director, producer and lead actor, Kang crafted a film about a solitary janitor who finds redemption and belonging through the competitive drifting scene. For Kang, "DRIFTER" is more than a feature film; it is a love letter to the car community that has shaped his life. Kang's presence at SEMA has been equally influential. He has had the privilege of debuting three celebrated builds: the award-winning "Fugu Z" Datsun 240Z, the "Project Underdog" Ford Maverick built in collaboration with high school students, and the "Doc Z," a safari-inspired Datsun 240Z.
This year, Kang returns to the 2025 SEMA Show with the "Fugu Z" for its 10-year anniversary, alongside the debut of the "Veilside 240Z," nicknamed "78." Kang remains deeply grateful to the car community and the aftermarket industry for making these milestones and his current film project possible. To him, cars represent more than machines; they are vessels of connection, creativity and dreams realized.
2025 SEMA Industry Honors Details
- BleauLive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Thursday, November 6
- 6:00 p.m. PST Reception | 7:00 p.m. PST Awards Ceremony
- Tickets: $50; includes hors d'oeuvres and access to open bar.
Attendee registration for the 2025 SEMA Show, November 4-7 in Las Vegas, is now available online here. Online registration for qualified professional attendees is $100 per person, with badge pickup on-site on the SEMA Show campus. A SEMA Show badge includes access to both the SEMA Show and AAPEX.
Hotel reservations, including for several new properties in Las Vegas, are available at the guaranteed lowest rates exclusively for Show attendees through SEMA's official hotel provider, onPeak.
For more information about the 2025 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com. Sign up for updates on SEMA Fest at semafest.com.
Editor's Note: The Show Directory (November 2025 issue of SEMA magazine) erroneously stated the host of this event. The actual host is Sung Kang.
