K-pop and warrior suits: Asia hopefuls seek Eurovision glory

K-pop and warrior suits: Asia hopefuls seek Eurovision glory

A Mongolian government adviser, a K-pop star and a Bhutanese singer on his first trip abroad are among the contestants performing live at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, potentially watched by millions on TV and online. "It's very important for me to show up, to show respect to our ancestors on this big stage," Mongolian singer Beck told AFP. Resplendent in an orange and gold traditional outfit he described as a "suit of a warrior",…

Can the Eurovision Song Contest succeed in Asia?

The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.