Toc Tien gets opening slot at Eurovision Song Contest Asia final
The Vietnamese singer will present a revised version of Em Tien, with the November 14 final due to air on VTV3 and YouTube.
Vietnam’s Toc Tien is set to perform Em Tien first at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 final on November 14. Scheduled for 8:30 pm, the competition will be broadcast live by VTV3 and through Eurovision Song Contest’s official YouTube channel.
Preparations are complete for a production featuring a revised arrangement, altered dance sequences and formations, and redesigned costumes. Her team worked with organisers in Thailand to fit the props, stage effects and technical setup to the venue. Toc Tien said rehearsals included coordinating movements with costumes and props.
Em Tien earned its place through Vietnam’s national selection. Developed by S HUBE, with input from producer DUONGK and songwriter HAROSÉ, it mixes electronic sounds with folk-influenced music and traditional instruments. Its concept presents Vietnamese women as modern and confident while maintaining ties to cultural traditions.
Toc Tien said delivering a strong performance mattered more to her than the result. She described the field of 11 representatives from 11 countries as having differing styles and fan bases. Above all, she hoped viewers abroad would retain the melody and remember its Vietnamese lyrics and identity.
