The ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, also known as the ROUND Festival, will be held in the Philippines for the first time, featuring some of Asia’s biggest music artists.
ROUND is the official brand of the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, a project dedicated to strengthening the bond between Korea and ASEAN nations through the power of music.
The highly anticipated music gathering is part of the Philippines’ ASEAN Summit chairmanship this year.
A strong lineup has been revealed, including several Filipino OPM artists such as TJ Monterde, Ben&Ben, and Cup of Joe, as well as global boy group HORI7ON. Also set to perform are Asian music stars MeloMance, 10CM, and Pamungkas, among others.
During a press conference attended by 102.7 Star FM Manila, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Eric Zerrudo invited all Filipinos to take part in this celebration.
“[This is] an invitation for every Filipino to take part in its chairship that only comes once in 10 years… To turn diplomacy into music, policy into performance, and regional cooperation into a shared celebration. So we look forward to the future where the Philippines becomes a capital for performing arts in the ASEAN region, shaped by natural talents of Filipinos, nurtured by our communities, and our neighboring countries…”
The ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2026 Round will take place on April 18 and 19 in Quezon City. The festival has previously been held in South Korea, Indonesia, Laos, and Malaysia. In past editions, OPM artists such as SB19, Zack Tabudlo, and KAIA have also graced the festival stage.