c/eurovision · by Vittelius@feddit.org · 122d

The first Eurovision Asia to be held in Bangkok in November 2026

https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/the-first-eurovision-asia-to-be-held-in-bangkok-in-november-2026

Participating countries (so far, more are expected to announce their participation in the coming weeks):

Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
Laos
Malaysia
Nepal
Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam

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4 Comments

gheesh@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 121d (1 reply)

Why is this not getting called Asiavision?

Vittelius@feddit.org · 5 pts · 121d

Two reasons: Someone else already owns the trademark for Asiavision and Eurovision is an established brand that they are not willing to give up on for the spin off

clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 121d (1 reply)

Very exciting! We know South Korea can bring it.

aim4harmony@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 99d

I get "Heeeeyyy sexy lady Op Op Opa Gangnam style" flashbacks 🤭