At least 15 best teams from South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Ukraine are expected to rock music fans at the city’s SangAm-dong Stadium.
Two top South Korean bands, Super Junior and So Nyuh Shi Dae, will represent the hosts at the event.
Chinese singer Li Yuchun, last year’s MTV Asia Music Awards winner, has confirmed her attendance, as have Hong Kong's Four Heavenly Kings Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Arron Kwok and Leon Lai.
Japan’s pop soloists Gack and Mihimaru GT, Taiwan’s popular male singer Luo Zhi Xiang and Thailand's five-member Chaotic will also perform at the festival.
Other countries will also send their popular singers to the event, including Indonesia's Agnes Monica and Ukraine's beloved Ruslana.
According to the organizers, additional participants for the festival will be officially announced this month. It is predicted that two other famous Korean bands also take the stage.
This year’s event will be the sixth edition of the Asia Song Festival 2009 that made its debut in 2004.
The festival aims to foster cultural exchange and popularize music from different countries.
The Asian Song Festival 2009 will be aired in 30 countries and territories, including the US and Europe.
Last year’s event was also held in Korea with the participation of 22 top singers and teams from 12 countries and territories, with Vietnam being represented by Lam Truong.
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