TJ Monterde, KAIA represent PH in ROUND Festival-Korea

Singer TJ Monterde and girl group KAIA recently performed at a music festival in South Korea, bringing Filipino music to the spotlight before an international audience.

The two acts took part in the ROUND Festival, held at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon on November 7 and 8, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said in a press statement.

The festival features performances by artists from South Korea and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

On the festival’s first day, KAIA brought a taste of P-pop to the stage and joined forces with K-pop girl group Everglow for a special collaborative performance.

The collaboration marked a full-circle moment for KAIA, as the group had previously practiced to Everglow’s music during their trainee days, the NCCA said.

KAIA also connected with fans through a special fan meeting and a performance aboard the Wish Bus. The group also visited the Philippine Embassy in South Korea.

Meanwhile, Monterde took the stage on the festival’s second day, performing a selection of his heartfelt acoustic OPM hits.

The “Palagi” hitmaker also earned an award at the festival “in recognition of his participation and contribution to the celebration,” the NCCA said.

He also reunited with Korean singer-songwriter 10CM for a collaboration performance.

ROUND Festival also took place in Manila in April, which also featured musicians from ASEAN countries and South Korea.