Korea-ASEAN Music Festival Resumes in Manila After Six-Year Hiatus

The highly anticipated **Korea-ASEAN Music Festival**, a vibrant cross-cultural showcase celebrating music from across Southeast Asia and Korea, is set to electrify audiences this weekend. Hosted at the iconic Araneta Coliseum in **Manila, the Philippines**, this grand event was officially announced by Korea’s national broadcaster, KBS, on Wednesday, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers.

Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, the **Korea-ASEAN Music Festival** will present a dynamic and diverse lineup of top performers. Fans can look forward to popular **Korean acts** like the renowned indie-pop duo 10cm and the talented Melomance. Representing the host nation, the Philippines will proudly showcase its beloved **folk-pop** sensation Ben&Ben and the increasingly popular **indie-pop** group Cup of Joe, adding local flavor to the international stage.

Beyond Korea and the Philippines, the festival’s star-studded lineup continues to shine with leading **Southeast Asian artists** from across the **ASEAN region**. Attendees will experience the vibrant sounds of Thailand’s electrifying **pop band** Tilly Birds, the soulful melodies of Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas, the captivating energy of Cambodia’s G-Devith, and the distinctive artistry of Singaporean musician Regina Song, among others.

This year’s edition of the **Korea-ASEAN Music Festival** proudly stands as its largest and most expansive to date. It convenes an impressive roster of **17 musical acts** hailing from **11 different countries**, encompassing both Korea and various ASEAN member states, promising an unparalleled cross-cultural exchange.

According to KBS, this year’s **Korea-ASEAN Music Festival in Manila** carries a profound and symbolic **homecoming narrative**. The festival was originally scheduled to grace the Philippines in 2020 but was regrettably postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Six years later, the dream is realized as the event triumphantly returns to Manila, fulfilling its initial promise and creating a moment of joyous celebration.

This prestigious **music festival** is proudly hosted by KBS World, the international broadcasting division of KBS, ensuring a global reach for this cultural exchange. Significant sponsorship comes from the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund, further supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ASEAN Secretariat, highlighting the collaborative spirit behind this grand international event.

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