# Asia Song Festival

Asia Song Festival, a.k.a. A-Song-Fe or ASF, is an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, since 2004. It is hosted by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE) and features artists from Asian countries. Participating artists are awarded a plaque of appreciation by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Best Asian Artist by the chairman of Korea Foundation for International Culture and Exchange (KOFICE). South Korean boy band TVXQ is the only act to have participated for five consecutive years, since the 1st festival in 2004.
This festival is recorded and broadcast on Seoul Broadcasting System in Korea and Fuji TV in Japan; and other major broadcasting stations around the world including United States, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Finland, Bulgaria, Vietnam and Singapore.
The theme song for the 2011 Festival "Dreams Come True", a duet by Lee Donghae of Super Junior and Seohyun of Girls' Generation was released on 11 October 2011 as a digital single. The proceeds from the sale were donated to Unicef to help children in African countries.

## History

| Year | Date | Venue | MC(s) | Performers |
| 2004 | 16 November | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | — | South Korea: BoA, TVXQ Japan: Ayumi Hamasaki China: Sun Nan, Yang Kun Taiwan: F4 Hong Kong: Leon Lai Thailand: Palmy Vietnam: Mỹ Tâm |
| 2005 | 11 November | Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium | — | South Korea: Jang Na-ra, TVXQ, Lee Jung-hyun Japan: Maki Goto, Nanase Aikawa China: Cui Jian, Yu Quan Taiwan: Alec Su Hong Kong: Kelly Chen Thailand: Lanna Commins Vietnam: My Linh |
| 2006 | 22 September | Gwangju World Cup Stadium | — | South Korea: TVXQ, Buzz Japan: Arashi, Koda Kumi China: Sun Nan Taiwan: Tank Hong Kong: Kelly Chen Thailand: Katreeya English Vietnam: Hồ Quỳnh Hương Philippines: Kitchie Nadal Singapore: Tanya Chua Mongolia: Three Girls |
| 2007 | 22 September | Seoul World Cup Stadium | — | South Korea: TVXQ, Super Junior, Lee Hyori, SG Wannabe Japan: Mai Kuraki China: Zhao Wei Taiwan: A-Mei, F4 Hong Kong: Gigi Leung Thailand: Golf & Mike, Ruangsak Loychusak Vietnam: Lam Trường Philippines: Barbie Almalbis Indonesia: Peterpan |
| 2008 | 3–4 October | Seoul World Cup Stadium | — | South Korea: Shinee, 2AM, 2PM, Brown Eyed Girls, U-KISS, TVXQ, Girls' Generation, Shin Seung-hun, SS501 Japan: Berryz Kobo, W-inds, Anna Tsuchiya China: Anson Hu Taiwan: Yoga Lin, Fahrenheit Hong Kong: Karen Mok Vietnam: Hồ Quỳnh Hương Singapore: Jocie Kok Mongolia: BX Thailand: PECK, ICE Malaysia: Rynn Lim Philippines: Rivermaya Indonesia: Agnez Mo |
| 2009 | 19 September | Seoul World Cup Stadium | — | South Korea: Big Bang, 2NE1, Girls' Generation, Kara, Super Junior Japan: Gackt, Mihimaru GT, V6 Hong Kong: Ekin Cheng China: Li Yu-chun Taiwan: Show Lo Thailand: K-Otic Vietnam: Hồ Ngọc Hà Indonesia: Agnez Mo Ukraine: Ruslana (special guest) |
| 2010 | 23 October | Seoul Olympic Stadium | — | South Korea: BoA, Rain, Kara, Lee Seung-chul, 2AM, Beast, 4Minute Japan: AKB48 Taiwan: Joe Cheng China: Jane Zhang Malaysia: Michael Wong Thailand: Sukrit Wisetkaew |
| 2011 | 15 October | Daegu Stadium | — | South Korea: Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Kara, Lee Seung-gi, Beast Japan: Perfume, AAA Taiwan: Peter Ho Hong Kong: Leo Ku China: Bibi Zhou Thailand: Tata Young |
| 2012 | 4 August | Yeosu Expo Plaza | — | South Korea: Kim Hyun-joong, Tiger JK, Yoon Mi-rae, MBLAQ, Sistar, Teen Top, ZE:A, Ailee, B1A4 Japan: Aqua Timez China: Vision Wei Singapore: Fann Wong Taiwan: Yoga Lin Thailand: Candy Mafia |
| 2013 | 9 October | Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium | Eunhyuk, Ok Taec-yeon, and Kris Wu | South Korea: Girl's Day, 2PM, Crayon Pop, ZE:A, Block B, Dynamic Duo, Exo, No Brain, Idiotape, Shu-I & DJ Koo Philippines: MYMP Japan: Thelma Aoyama Hong Kong: G.E.M. |
| 2014 | 2 November | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | Leeteuk, Zico, and Minah | South Korea: EXO-K, Girl's Day, Block B, Teen Top, Henry, Fly to the Sky, Red Velvet Philippines: Kyla Indonesia: Afgansyah Reza China: Zhou Mi Taiwan: Dream Girls Japan: Shokichi & DJ Hal |
| 2015 | 11 October | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | Leeteuk, Hani, and Hong Jong-hyun | South Korea: Exo, BTS, Got7, B1A4, Red Velvet Philippines: Sabrina Japan: NGT48 Hong Kong: William Chan |
| 2016 | 9 October | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | Leeteuk, and Fei | South Korea: Exo, Seventeen, Twice, NCT, Simon Dominic, Mamamoo Vietnam: Noo Phước Thịnh Singapore: Gentle Bones Japan: Katahira Rina China: Sean Li |
| 2017 | 24 September | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | Leeteuk, and Jackson | South Korea: Dynamic Duo, Exo, Mamamoo, the East Light, Taeyeon, Ailee, KARD Indonesia: Mocca, Shae Philippines: Morissette Singapore: MICappella Japan: Mika Nakashima Vietnam: Dương Hoàng Yến, Đông Nhi, Erik Sweden: Zara Larsson (special guest) |
| 2018 | 2–3 October | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | Leeteuk | South Korea: NU'EST-W, The Boyz, YDPP, MXM, Jeong Se-woon, Red Velvet, Momoland, Bewhy, Seventeen, Wanna One, Fromis 9 Taiwan: C.T.O, Show Lo Japan: Sudannayuzuyully, E-girls Philippines: Morissette Vietnam: Vũ Cát Tường |
| 2019 | 11–12 October | Ulsan Stadium | Chani, Hyunjin, and Yeji | South Korea: Winner, April, Eric Nam, UV, Sunmi, Kei, Ha Sung-woon, Kim Jae-hwan, N.Flying, ONF, Jeong Se-woon, Stray Kids, Itzy, the Boyz, Ateez, AB6IX, Dreamcatcher, Jang Woo-hyuk Thailand: Jannine Weigel Philippines: BRWN Malaysia: Alvin Chong Vietnam: Vũ Cát Tường Australia: Dami Im |
| 2020 | 10 October | Gyeongju | Doyoung and Yeeun | South Korea: Kang Daniel, Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, YooA, Momoland, Ateez, iKon, the Boyz, AB6IX, WEi, Secret Number, Oneus, UNVS, Moonbin & Sanha, Ha Sung-woon, GFriend, Everglow Myanmar: Project K India: When Chai Met Toast China: S.K.Y. Japan: AKB48 Vietnam: Trọng Hiếu Thailand: Milli |
| 2021 | 9 October | Gyeongju | Sandara Park and BamBam | South Korea: Brave Girls, Moonbin & Sanha, NCT Dream, Pentagon, Everglow, AB6IX, Weeekly, Omega X Japan: Nona Diamonds China: Cheng Chuang, Yu Zijun x Zhang Ziwei Thailand: Suppasit Jongcheveevat Vietnam: O2O Girl Band, Super V Malaysia: Vanessa Reynauld Indonesia: Anneth Delliecia |
| 2022 | 14 October | Yeouido Park | Lee Dae-hwi and Seunghee | South Korea: Oh My Girl, SF9, Gray Japan: iamSHUM Philippines: 4th Impact Vietnam: Ha Le, Uyên Linh Indonesia: Samuel Cipta Thailand: Roseberry Kazakhstan: Turan |
| 2023 | 8 to 10 September | Yeouido Park | Lee Dae-hwi Kim Chae-hyeon and Mashiro (Kep1er) | Vietnam: Pháo Japan: Chai, Salasa Thailand: FYEQOODGURL United Arab Emirates: Rashid Al-Nuaimi India: Kayan Indonesia: StarBe South Korea: AB6IX, Kep1er |
| 2024 | 26 October | Hangang Park | Jaeyun and Lee Sae-rom | Japan: Tomioka Ai Jamaica: Jah Lil Philippines: Dionela Vietnam: Mỹ Anh Thailand: WIM Indonesia: Afgan South Korea: Fromis 9, Balming Tiger, QWER, 8Turn |

## Participating countries

Asian countries :
| Country | Appearances | No. of performers |
| South Korea | 21 | 149 |
| Japan | 20 | 30 |
| Thailand | 15 | 17 |
| Vietnam | 15 | 17 |
| China | 13 | 15 |
| Taiwan | 11 | 14 |
| Philippines | 11 | 11 |
| Hong Kong | 9 | 8 |
| Indonesia | 9 | 10 |
| Singapore | 5 | 5 |
| Malaysia | 4 | 4 |
| India | 2 | 2 |
| Mongolia | 2 | 2 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1 |
| Myanmar | 1 | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 |
Non-Asian countries :
| Country | Appearances | No. of performers |
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1 |