Assaf Blecher, the Executive Producer of Eurovision Asia, has revealed a further two countries could’ve participated, at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Asia, in Bangkok.

Assaf Blecher, has revealed that thirteen countries could’ve competed in the inaugural edition. Negotiations were held with broadcasters from China and Japan regarding participation in the Contest, however the negotiations ran past the production deadline for additional countries to join the competition. Assaf Blecher is “very, very optimistic”, that both countries will debut in Eurovision Asia 2027.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix