2025 is proving to be an exciting year for K-pop fans as a lineup of your favourite artists is coming to Malaysia this year! Music enthusiasts can look forward to the sharing of culture as Kuala Lumpur gears up to host another highly anticipated festival – the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, better known as ROUND Festival 2025.
Happening on 21st and 22nd June 2025, the festival will take place at ZEPP Kuala Lumpur and feature artists from all over South East Asia and Korea in a blend of cultures and music. The lineup includes Malaysia’s very own Marsha Milan and DOLLA, as well as K-band TOUCHED.
According to Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture (MOTAC), Dato Seri Tiong King Sing, the collaborative event is co-organised by Malaysia, South Korea and KBS World. It will highlight the transformative power of music in fostering harmony between ASEAN countries and South Korea by bringing in prominent artists from each region. Other renowned artists announced in the lineup include South Korean band Dragon Pony, Singaporean rapper Yung Raja, Vietnamese duo Minh Toc & Lam and Bruneian musical collective, The Pujanggas.
Previously, the ROUND Festival was held in Indonesia in 2023 and South Korea in 2024, with Malaysian artists Masdo and GERHANA SKACINTA being among the performers.
ASEAN-Korea Music Festival (ROUND Festival) 2025 Live in Kuala Lumpur
- Date: 21st – 22nd June 2025
- Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur
- Organisers: ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund, KBS World
- Ticketing: TBA
Look out for more details on ROUND Festival’s social media pages, or head to their official website for the latest updates.
Source: Instagram
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
