ATA Festival 2025: A Star-Studded Lineup Awaits
Get ready to enjoy the 'ATA Festival 2025' with a stellar lineup of performers. Are you prepared to dive into the festival's excitement?
K-pop sensation Kim Jaejoong has sparked curiosity by mentioning an item he wishes to see at the 'ATA Festival 2025' along the Han River. The festival is set to take place on September 27-28, with Kim Jaejoong performing on the second day, Sunday, September 28.
An QnA video featuring Kim Jaejoong expressing his excitement for the upcoming ATA Festival was released on September 16 at noon via TenAsia and the official ATA Festival social media channels. These accounts are available on YouTube, Instagram, and NaverTV. You can easily find them by searching 'TenAsia' or 'ATA Festival' on these platforms.
Kim Jaejoong expressed his desire to connect with his fans, known as 'Babies,' and fans of other artists at the ATA Festival. He encouraged fans to sing along to a line from 'Glorious Day,' stating, "There will be hardcore rock, but also songs that are easy to sing along to. I think it will be fun for everyone."
When asked about memorable moments with his fans, Kim Jaejoong recalled recent tour experiences where fans sang along and dressed according to a specific dress code. He found these interactions particularly memorable.
He also expressed his wish to see light sticks at the Han River venue, saying, "Even if it's not a concert hall, light sticks can serve as lights in the dark. If you're using them, I'll be able to spot you right away."
To the 'Babies' attending the ATA Festival, he added, "I have something to say on stage. Let's meet on September 28 at ATA!"
The second day of the ATA Festival (September 28, Sunday) will feature performances by Kim Jaejoong, New Beat, The Boyz, Bad Villain, Eunice, QWER, Cravity, TWS, 82Major, Fifty Fifty, and Ha Sung Woon. The first day (September 27, Saturday) will showcase artists like Kim Junsu, Kyung Seo, Park Hye Won, Say My Name, 10cm, Lee Mu Jin, Jannabi, Peppertones, H1-KEY, and Hwang Garam.
The ATA Festival is an event for all ages, offering not only K-pop performances but also opportunities to enjoy K-food, K-beauty, and K-fashion, celebrating various aspects of Korean culture.
Those born in 2006, who have recently become adults, can attend the ATA Festival for free using the government's 'Youth Culture and Arts Pass.' This pass provides up to 150,000 KRW annually for performances and exhibitions, making the ATA Festival eligible for support. For more details, visit the Youth Culture and Arts Pass website by searching for it on a portal site.
The ATA Festival office is currently hosting an advertising certification event. To participate, take a photo of ATA Festival advertisements visible around Seoul, such as at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. Follow the official ATA Festival Instagram account, tag it, and post the photo on your account. Ten winners will receive a ticket for their preferred date. The event runs until the 31st, with winners announced on October 2.
For more information, visit the official ATA Festival website or Instagram (@ata_festival_official).
Reporter: Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr