Meet the confirmed artists for Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
Six countries have already confirmed the artists who will represent them at the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok.
The lineup for the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia is beginning to take shape, with six countries already confirming the artists who will represent them in Bangkok.
A total of 11 countries will compete at the inaugural contest on 14 November 2026, with more artists set to join the lineup over the coming weeks.
Here are the artists confirmed so far:
🇧🇹 Bhutan — Nyendra
Song: Lhayi Semo
Nyendra became the first-ever confirmed Eurovision Asia participant after winning Rhythm of Bhutan on 11 August. He will make history as Bhutan's first representative with Lhayi Semo.
🇲🇾 Malaysia — Aina Abdul
Song: TBA
Aina Abdul will represent Malaysia in Bangkok. Her Eurovision Asia song will be revealed at a later date.
🇵🇭 Philippines — CARMELLE
Song: Sobra-Sobra
CARMELLE won Philippine Selection Night on 30 August and will become the Philippines' first Eurovision Asia representative with Sobra-Sobra.
🇰🇷 Republic of Korea — JUNHEE
Song: DEEP DIVE
JUNHEE earned his ticket to Bangkok after winning Korea's Next Wave on 4 September. He will represent the Republic of Korea with DEEP DIVE.
🇱🇦 Laos — Thinla
Song: BAE
Thinla has been selected as Laos' first Eurovision Asia representative. She has three potential entries — Bae, Star and Water — with the final song being chosen through Sieng Lao: The One on 23 and 24 September.
🇻🇳 Vietnam — Tóc Tiên
Song: To be selected
Tóc Tiên has been selected to become Vietnam's first Eurovision Asia representative. Five original songs have been created for her, with the final entry set to be selected during The Sound of Vietnam on 3 October.
Five countries still need to complete their selections: Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia and Cambodia.
Once all selections are complete, 11 artists will head to Bangkok for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, taking place on Saturday 14 November 2026.
