The first UFOPOP contest was held in early 2008. The inspiration came from another similar contest arranged by a friend of for years before. The first contest’s theme was vocalists. Many of the artists were among my favorite vocalists.
Info
| Date | 2008-02-10 |
|---|---|
| Winner | Japan |
| New countries | 6 |
| Languages total | 4½ |
| Local language entries | 8 |
| Jurors | 7 |
Results
| # | Country | Artist | Song | Final | Round 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | Fredrik Kempe | Vincero | 10 | |
| 2 | Australia | Darren Hayes | The Heart Wants What It Wants | 12 | |
| 3 | Spain | Mónica Naranjo | Sacrificio | 11 | |
| 4 | Italy | Dave, Domino & Virginelle | Anniversary | 4 | |
| 5 | Japan | Ken Hirai | Aika | 5 | |
| 6 | Korea | Kim Hyun Jung | Kkythiramjôn | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Sweden | The Ark | Tired of Being an Object? | 9 | |
| 8 | Australia | Delta Goodrem | Lost Without You | 7 | |
| 9 | Spain | Andermay | Un juego de dos | 6 | |
| 10 | Italy | Pamsy | So Fragile | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Japan | Favorite Blue | Ai Yorimo Hageshiku, Dare Yorimo Itoshiku | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Korea | Lee Soo Young | I Believe | 8 |