Mongolia changes Eurovision Asia 2026 song after 'Light' fails eligibility rules

Eurovision Asia organisers have confirmed that Beck will represent Mongolia with 'Chamguigeer (Without You)' instead of the originally selected song 'Light'. The change follows an eligibility review after Mongolia's Chosen One national selection on 10 October.

Why Light was ruled ineligible

The eligibility rules prohibit a song from having been commercially promoted or performed for the public before 1 July 2026. Eurovoix reports that Light had originally been released in 2018. Organisers therefore rejected the song rather than withdrawing Mongolia's selected performer.

How the replacement song was chosen

The rules require competing songs not to have been commercially promoted or performed publicly before 1 July 2026. Organisers found that 'Light' did not satisfy this condition, so it cannot compete in Bangkok. 'Chamguigeer (Without You)', which finished second in the national selection, takes its place. Beck remains Mongolia's representative.

Chamguigeer (Without You) finished second in the Mongolian selection, Mongolia's Chosen One, and was chosen to replace the winner. Eurovoix credits the new song to Otgonbayar Damba, Gankhurel.B and Munkhbaytar Ganbaatar.

Meet Beck

Beck Munkhbayar is a Mongolian singer, television presenter and event director who has also worked as an economist. He remains the country's representative. The change affects the competition song only, not the singer.

What happens next

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia final is scheduled for 14 November 2026 at One Bangkok Forum in Thailand. Earlier coverage identifying 'Light' as Mongolia's entry should be updated to reflect the official replacement.

The first Eurovision Asia final is scheduled for 14 November 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Mongolia's official entry is now Chamguigeer (Without You). Older listings and articles naming Light should be updated to avoid misleading readers.