'Waiting so long': Fans gather for Eurovision's first Asia show

Performers from 11 countries including Laos, the Philippines and South Korea are battling it out for the first Asia crown, in a contest featuring Bangladeshi beatboxing, Vietnamese pop and a love song by a Mongolian economist.

Thailand's contestants Mang x Daou perform during the preview show of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok on Nov 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP/

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BANGKOK: Eurovision fans sporting flags and bright outfits gathered on Saturday (Nov 14) in Bangkok for its first Asia edition, featuring Bangladeshi beatboxing, Vietnamese pop and a love song by a Mongolian economist.

Performers from 11 countries also including Laos, the Philippines and South Korea are battling it out for the first Asia crown of a contest famed in Europe for its lavish outfits, soaring vocals and sometimes tricky geopolitics.

"I'm very pleased it's come to Asia. We've been waiting so long!" said Malaysian mega-fan Fauzan, 37, one of the first in the queue to enter the concert hall in the Thai capital.

He was wearing a blue corset over a white trouser suit in honour of his nation's entry Aina Abdul, who is wearing similar colours to perform her song "Bluest Sky".

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