The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 limits each performance to 3 minutes and a maximum of 6 people on stage. How did you adapt your version of "Em Tien" to comply with this rule while still retaining your unique ideas and style?
Singer Toc Tien: In the national audition round, the version of "Em Tien" was adjusted to ensure I had the stamina to perform five songs almost consecutively. The choreographer had to calculate so that I could complete the performances in close succession while still maintaining the quality of the performance. It's jokingly said that the version that day was "lightened." In addition, the song has a high density of lyrics, so the choreography was also toned down so I could focus on singing live. The team compensated with elements like costumes, the hat, and other visual details. When I go to Thailand , I and the music production team will continue to adjust, build on the points that were liked, and improve aspects that could be done better. If I can't capitalize on the advantage of a large group, I will look for other approaches, such as using visual effects to create depth and emphasis for the performance.
Toc Tien was moved when her song "Em Tien" was chosen to be performed on an international stage.