Fortuna Music Contest 14

Fortuna Music Contest 14, often referred to as FMC #14, was the fourteenth edition of the Fortuna Music Contest. The contest took place in TBD, South Korea. It was the first time that South Korea had hosted the contest, following the country's victory in the thirteenth edition with the song "Underwater" by Kwon Eun Bi. Organised by the host broadcaster Korean Broadcasting System, the contest was held at the TBD, and consisted of the semi-final and the final, which was hosted by Yeo Jin-goo and IU.

Thirty-three countries participated in the fourteenth edition. Lithuania debuted, while France, Greece and United States returned to the contest. Pakistan, Singapore and Vietnam had to withdraw.

Location
For more details on the host country, see South Korea.

Host City
Seoul, officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles.

Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 Fortune Global 500 companies, including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. Ranked seventh in the Global Power City Index and Global Financial Centres Index, the metropolis exerts a major influence in global affairs as one of the five leading hosts of global conferences. Seoul has hosted the 1986 Asian Games, 1988 Summer Olympics, and the 2010 G20 Seoul summit.

Seoul was the capital of various Korean states, including Baekje, Joseon, the Korean Empire, Goryeo (as a secondary capital), and presently South Korea. It is strategically located along the Han River. Seoul's history stretches back over two thousand years, when it was founded in 18 BC by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. The city was later designated the capital of Korea under the Joseon dynasty. Seoul is surrounded by a mountainous and hilly landscape, with Bukhan Mountain located on the northern edge of the city. The Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. More recently, Seoul has been a major site of modern architectural construction – major modern landmarks include the N Seoul Tower, the 63 Building, the Lotte World Tower, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World, Trade Tower, COEX, IFC Seoul, and the Parc1. Seoul was named the 2010 World Design Capital. It is the birthplace of K-pop and the Korean wave, as it is the heart of Korean culture and massive medias, entertainment firms, and broadcasters.

Venue
The Olympic Gymnastics Arena (Korean: 올림픽체조경기장), also known as the KSPO Dome since 2018, is an indoor arena located within the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. It has a capacity of 15,000. It was constructed between 31 August 1984 and 30 April 1986, to host the gymnastics competitions at the 1988 Summer Olympics. The roof was designed by David H. Geiger. It is a self-supporting cable dome – the first of its kind ever built – with a four-layer fabric cladding. Since the Olympics it has hosted a variety of events, notably as a concert venue for both South Korean and international artists.

Returning artists
Six returning artists were present in the Fortuna Music Contest 13. Aisel returned for Azerbaijan, last time they placed ninth in the Fortuna Music Contest 13. Ana de Llor returned for Portugal, last time they placed seventh in the Fortuna Music Contest 10. Drew Sycamore returned for Denmark, last time they placed seventh in the Fortuna Music Contest 5. Isyana Sarasvati returned for Indonesia, last time they placed ninth in the Fortuna Music Contest 4. Jaguar Jonze returned for Japan, last time they placed tenth in the Fortuna Music Contest 8 for Australia. Matcha returned for Thailand, last time they placed first in the Fortuna Music Contest 10.

Semi-final
Eighteen countries participated in the semi-final, with all participating and already qualified countries eligible to vote. Ten countries qualified.

Final
Twenty-five countries participated in the final, with all thirty-three participating and eliminated countries eligible to vote.

Prequalified countries: