ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Culture

A diverse crowd enjoying a concert with a stunning city skyline visible behind them - Lexis Hotels & Resorts

The ASEAN-Korea Music Festival (ROUND) 2025 was officially launched on 20 June at Saloma, Kuala Lumpur, uniting diplomats, artists, and cultural leaders from across ASEAN and Korea in a vibrant showcase of music and collaboration.

Launched by Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the two-day event featured electrifying performances by top regional talents, promoting cross-cultural appreciation in line with the Malaysia MADANI values of inclusivity and mutual respect.

Positioned as a key prelude to Visit Malaysia 2026, the festival underscores Malaysia’s role as a hub of artistic innovation and cultural exchange, while highlighting the transformative power of the arts in advancing sustainable tourism, socio-economic growth, and regional unity.