Kwon Jung-yeol of 10CM, who debuted in 2004, captivated the festival stage with his new songs.
On the 27th, the 'Asia Top Artist Festival 2025' (ATA Festival) took place at the Youth Square in Hangang Nanji Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The headliner of the event was singer and musical actor Kim Junsu, with Jannabi and Peppertones as sub-headliners. Other performers included Lee Mujin, 10CM, Park Hye-won, Kyungseo, H1-KEY, Say My Name, and Hwang Garam.
Kwon Jung-yeol took the stage 20 minutes earlier than scheduled, showcasing his professionalism by setting up the band and adjusting the sound. After finishing the opening song 'Gradation' amidst enthusiastic cheers, he energetically greeted the audience, saying, "Welcome to the ATA Festival, featuring only Asia's top artists."
Kwon Jung-yeol expressed his gratitude, saying, "There's a reason I could come on stage feeling so good today. I felt a different emotion compared to other festivals. When deciding on the songs before the performance, I heard something I've never heard before. They asked for a lot of album new songs. As a singer who recently released an album, it was such a thankful and lovely request."
Shouting "I'll perform many new songs," Kwon Jung-yeol passionately sang tracks from 10CM's fifth studio album '5.0', released in July, including 'Our Current Relationship', 'Nothing's Going On', 'Dance', and the title track 'Love is Six Strings'.
The 'ATA Festival' is an event with a diverse lineup of artists that people of all ages can enjoy. On the second day, the 28th, headliner Kim Jaejoong will perform. The same day will also feature performances by The Boyz, Tours, Cravity, Ha Sung-woon, Fifty Fifty, 82Major, QWER, Eunice, Bad Villain, and New Beat.
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr