Philippines to host ASEAN-Korea Round Music Festival 2026

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Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com

January 1, 2026 | 9:00am

SB19 was the Filipino act invited to perform at the Round music festival in Indonesia in 2023.

SB19 via Instagram

MANILA, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with KBS World and the Round Secretariat, announced that the Philippines will host the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival “2026 Round in the Philippines.”

The music festival will be held in summer, on April 18 to 19, at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Round Festival is the official brand of the ASEAN Korea Music Festival, launched by KBS in 2020 to promote cooperation through music.

“As the Philippines assumes the role of ASEAN Chair Country for 2026, this year’s festival is set to be the largest in the history of Round... Renowned Korean musician 10CM, widely known for his K-drama OSTs, has been confirmed as the host and will provide a special performance for ASEAN fans,” NCCA said.

A press conference will be held in January that will be attended by P-pop groups HORI7ON and KAIA.

NCCA also said that admission to the “2026 Round in the Philippines” is free of charge. Fans can secure their attendance through an advance registration process, with specific details and schedules to be announced on official Round channels in February 2026.

Filipino acts who have represented the Philippines at the annual music festival include SB19, 1st ONE, Zack Tabudlo, and Ben&Ben.

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