EuroMix editorial team gathered to vote on the songs competing in Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. Who should win Eurovision Asia according to the editorial team?
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place on November 14th in Bangkok, Thailand. This year will be the first year of Eurovision Asia, organized by the EBU and attended by 11 countries. Ahead of the live broadcast, the editorial team at EuroMix listened to all competing entries to crown their individual favorites and compile a collective scoreboard.
Ofek Jerassi: 1st Place – Malaysia: Aina Abdul – “Bluest Sky”
Eurovision Asia arrived with a bang, and we all thought that from now on, two magnificent competitions would stand side by side. We dreamed of a second Eurovision featuring plenty of Asian countries, but expectations and reality are two different things. What we got was a rather lacklustre competition with some very poor songs. I thought all hope was lost until quite late in the process, when Malaysia’s entry was released.
Aina Abdul brings a wonderful ballad to the competition, one that can hold its own against the European version while still retaining a certain ethnic character. If this song had competed at Eurovision, it would undoubtedly have finished in my personal Top 5. It is exactly the kind of song that was missing from this year’s contest in Vienna. Abdul has an incredibly powerful voice, and her music video is grandiose and impressive. I sincerely hope she brings the same quality to her live performance and takes home the victory she so thoroughly deserves in this otherwise tedious competition!
Adiel Shtainmetz: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
What a disappointing level of songs! When Eurovision Asia 2026 was officially announced, I was genuinely excited and couldn’t wait to hear the entries. What a letdown. There is one excellent song in the competition, two more that are good, and everything else ranges from bad to practically unlistenable. My number one is Carmelle, representing the Philippines with the song “Sobra-Sobra” (in English: “Too Much”). It may not be an extraordinary song unlike anything we’ve heard before, but there is no doubt that it is the best entry in the competition.
Neta Geffen: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
I have to admit that the overall quality of the songs at Eurovision Asia still does not quite meet the standards we’ve grown accustomed to at the original Eurovision Song Contest. However, it’s important to remember that the Eurovision we know and love did not become the brand it is today overnight. This is a new competition that still needs to find its identity, and I believe it has the potential to develop and improve over the years. Among this year’s entries, my choice is “Sobra-Sobra” from the Philippines.
It is an upbeat, catchy and energetic song that manages to stand out thanks to its character and colourful sound. The combination of its infectious rhythm, musical production and Carmelle’s charisma creates a song that is a pleasure to revisit and could certainly lift the atmosphere on stage. What’s more, it continues the musical direction of “Bangaranga” from Eurovision and “!Boo” from Junior Eurovision. If it wins, this will be one of the most fun Eurovision years I have ever experienced. I sincerely hope that future editions will bring higher-quality songs, alongside greater musical and cultural diversity and the participation of new countries, making Eurovision Asia a competition every bit as amazing and exciting as its European counterpart.
Noy Yehoyada: 1st Place – Laos: Thinla – “Bae”
My winner at Eurovision Asia, without a shadow of a doubt, is Laos, with the song “Bae” by the iconic Thinla. From the very second I first heard the song, it has been living rent-free in my head on repeat, at every hour and throughout every part of the day – whether I’m driving, washing the dishes, eating, sleeping, or even the moment I wake up in the morning… I can’t remember the last time I heard a song this catchy that I also didn’t get tired of so quickly!
Tom Silverstein: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
Eurovision Asia is bringing us its first Girl Bop. While this is a style that has become commonplace at the European Eurovision, when it is done right, I am always the first to get excited. And Carmelle absolutely gets it right! “Sobra-Sobra” is catchy, cool, full of energy, and the kind of song that simply makes you want to get up, dance and sing along (and I say that as a truly terrible dancer).
The chorus gets stuck in your head and shows no signs of leaving – and in this case, that’s a compliment. I have to admit that none of the Eurovision Asia songs managed to excite me in an exceptional way. There were songs and performances I appreciated and enjoyed, but Carmelle was the only one who made me voluntarily return to her song again and again. On top of that, Carmelle was one of the few artists among my favourites during the national selection season who actually managed to win a ticket to the competition, and she is undoubtedly the biggest bright spot of this season for me. Is this a song that reinvents the wheel? Absolutely not. But it certainly knows how to get that wheel spinning – preferably on the dance floor. As far as I’m concerned, Carmelle is the first-ever winner of Eurovision Asia!
Rimon Yafe: 1st Place – Malaysia: Aina Abdul – “Bluest Sky”
Malaysia’s song managed to stand out among the entries. It is a beautiful, moving ballad that truly touched me to my core. In such a small competition, with so many songs I found difficult to connect with, its lyrics and powerful vocals, which bring a tear to my eye every time I listen, completely won me over and earned Malaysia the top spot in my ranking.
Oscar Diefenthal: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
Wow! It’s the very first edition of Eurovision Asia, and we already have one song that stands head and shoulders above the rest. For me, the Philippines is the clear choice to win this year’s competition, with the best song by far.
The Philippine representative’s song manages to combine the energy and boldness of Netta Barzilai‘s “Toy” with the powerful, international pop sound of Noa Kirel‘s “Unicorn”. The combination of Tagalog and English gives the song a unique character, successfully bringing Filipino culture, colour and energy into three full minutes of an upbeat, infectious pop celebration.
Ofir Givoli: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
It’s hard to argue with reality, but this song does more than simply catch your attention – it completely takes it over. It is currently the audience’s favourite and the leading contender for victory. It combines an explosive burst of energy with a rare ability to get stuck in your head from the very first listen. Simply an excellent song.
Netanel Podolsky: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
The Philippines presented a particularly upbeat song, combining traditional sounds associated with the country’s local culture with contemporary pop music – a combination that can also often be found at the regular Eurovision Song Contest. The result is an energetic and infectious entry that creates a familiar and exciting Eurovision atmosphere, a feeling I struggled to find in the songs from the other countries competing at Eurovision Asia.
Tal Dahan: 1st Place – Laos: Thinla – “Bae”
Hearing new languages at Eurovision is incredibly refreshing. As Eurovision Asia’s executive producer, Assaf Blecher, said in an interview with us, some countries really did their homework on Eurovision songs to make sure their entries would be suited to the contest stage. The most notable example is Laos, whose song “Bae” got stuck in my head from the very first listen and hasn’t left since. It is catchy, fun, upbeat and danceable – the kind of song that makes it impossible not to smile and move along when listening. I hope the competition does justice to both the singer and this wonderful song.
Nadav Tsfati: 1st Place – Malaysia: Aina Abdul – “Bluest Sky”
I chose Aina Abdul from Malaysia because, in my opinion, this is simply the best song in the competition! It combines emotion, power and incredible vocals that are impossible to ignore. She also delivers a truly impressive performance, the kind that makes you stop and listen all the way through.
On top of that, the song manages to get into your head and stay there, with some very distinctive elements that set it apart from the other entries. In short, Malaysia absolutely deserves to win.
Talor Fishler: 1st Place – Bhutan: Nyendra – “Lhayi Semo”
My biggest winner at Eurovision Asia is Bhutan, with Nyendra and the song “Lhayi Semo” (in English: “The Angel”). First of all, it is impossible to overlook the fact that he has the strongest live vocal abilities of any artist we’ve heard in the competition so far, delivering the most impressive vocal fireworks of them all. Even if this may not be the best song in the competition, when everything is taken into account, his outstanding vocal quality simply surpasses that of all the other contestants and leaves them far behind.
Beyond the mesmerising vocals, this is a very pleasant and catchy song that manages to feel incredibly local and authentic. The performance itself enhances that magic, with a traditional Bhutanese outfit taking to the Eurovision stage. Combined with the performer’s bare feet, it creates a feeling that is deeply rooted, earthy and Asian in every sense of the word. This is more or less exactly what I expected this competition to bring to our screens. With all due respect to polished pop songs, we have travelled all the way to Thailand to hear and experience something a little different, and Bhutan has delivered that experience in a big way.
Elad Kostman: 1st Place – South Korea: Junhee – “Deep Dive”
Aviad Berger: 1st Place – The Philippines: Camrelle – “Sobra-Sobra”
This time, I’ll start with the conclusion: my winner, by an enormous, enormous, enormous margin, is of course the Philippines, which is sending an incredible banger capable of sweeping across Europ… sorry, Asia. I’ll have to get used to that. Overall, I don’t think the level of the competition is particularly strong, but it’s important to remember that what sounds good to Western ears is not necessarily what appeals to an Asian audience.
I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if we see a few surprises along the way, including the possibility of an unexpected winner we aren’t anticipating. I hope next year’s competition will be stronger. Good luck to Thailand, and good luck to the Philippines
Full Results:
| Ofek | Adiel | Neta | Noy | Tom | Rimon | Oscar | Ofir | Netanel | Tal | Nadav | Talor | Elad | Aviad | Results | |
| The Philippines | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 142 |
| Malaysia | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 109 |
| Laos | 10 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 105 | |
| Vietnam | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 97 |
| South Korea | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 83 |
| Thailand | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 70 |
| Bhutan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 54 |
| Cambodia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 48 | |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 41 | |||||
| Nepal | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | |||
| Mongolia | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
Listen to the competing entries:
Click on the song title to listen!
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Vietnam: Tóc Tiên with “Em Tiên“
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Cambodia: Monetrey with “I Let You Go“
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Laos: Thinla with “BAE“
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Mongolia: Beck with “Without You“
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Bhutan: Nyendra with “Lhayi Semo“
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Philippines: Carmelle with “Sobra-Sobra“
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Bangladesh: Beatmosphere with “Tumi Ele“
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Thailand: Mang x Daou with “Aroma“
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South Korea: Junhee with “Deep Dive“
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Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai with “Ananta Maya“
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Malaysia: Aina Abdul with “Bluest Sky“
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Ofek Jerassi is an Israeli reporter, editor, content creator, and commentator, specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest. He has developed his extensive expertise since childhood, becoming a close follower of the contest. For the past three years, he has served as a writer and editor for EuroMix—Israel’s largest Eurovision website and one of the world’s leading platforms in the field, with over 1.5 million users annually.
Ofek covered Eurovision 2025 on-site in Basel from the press center in the host city, providing EuroMix readers with firsthand experiences, professional analysis, and exclusive reactions from the audience, artists, and experts. His in-depth knowledge and broad familiarity with the Eurovision world are evident in every article, ensuring reliable, professional, and up-to-date content.
In his personal life, Ofek is a medic and avid traveler. He writes out of a genuine love for Eurovision, placing strong emphasis on credibility, professional commentary, and presenting a diverse range of opinions.
