Summary
The Eurovision Song Contest is launching its first edition in Asia. Broadcasters from 10 Asian countries, like South Korea and Thailand, are participating, and the grand final will be held in Bangkok on November 14.
Key Facts
- Eurovision is holding its first music competition in Asia.
- Broadcasters from 10 Asian countries will join, including South Korea and the Philippines.
- Participating countries will hold national music contests first, with a grand final in Bangkok.
- The Eurovision Song Contest started in 1956 and is the longest-running international music competition.
- Eurovision songs must be original, and singers must perform live.
- The competition has helped boost the careers of famous musicians like Abba and Celine Dion.
- Last year's Eurovision contest had about 163 million viewers.
- Russia is banned from the contest due to its invasion of Ukraine, and it has started a separate contest named Intervision.
