K-Pop Star Kim Junsu to Headline ATA Festival 2025: What to Expect

ATA Festival 2025: A Celebration of K-Culture
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of K-culture at the 'ATA Festival 2025'. Here's a sneak peek at the exciting lineup that promises to make this autumn unforgettable.

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"It's a bit embarrassing to be called an idol, but I'm thrilled to perform as a singer again," said Kim Junsu.

On the evening of the 14th, a Q&A video featuring musical actor and singer Kim Junsu was released on TenAsia and ATA Festival's social media platforms. In the video, Kim Junsu answers fan questions, discussing his upcoming performance at the 'ATA Festival 2025', scheduled for October 27-28. Kim Junsu will headline the event, performing on Saturday, October 27.

Kim Junsu expressed, "Our official fandom, Coconut, has longed to see me perform as a singer, and I'm looking forward to this festival stage."

The Q&A video is available on TenAsia's TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X accounts, as well as the dedicated ATA Festival Instagram account. Simply search for 'TenAsia' or 'ATA Festival' to find these accounts easily.

In the video, Kim Junsu was asked, "Should Coconut fans be lively or reserved at the ATA Festival?" He advised, "Since other artists' fans and listeners will be present, it's best to be reserved to avoid any misunderstandings." He added, "When encouraging audience participation, it would be great if everyone could join in loudly."

When asked about his post-performance snack choice, he teased, "I'll reveal the answer at the festival on October 27. See you there!"

The ATA Festival offers a diverse lineup of artists, making it an event for all ages. In addition to K-pop performances, attendees can enjoy K-food, K-beauty, and K-fashion experiences.

On the first day of the festival (Saturday, September 27), performers include Kim Junsu, Kyungseo, Park Hye-won, Say My Name, Lee Mujin, Jannabi, Peppertones, H1-KEY, and Hwang Garam. The second day (Sunday, September 28) features The Boyz, TWS, Bad Villain, Eunice, Fifty Fifty, Cravity, QWER, 82Major, and Ha Sung-woon.

Those born in 2006, now adults, can attend the ATA Festival for free using the government's 'Youth Culture and Arts Pass', which provides up to 150,000 KRW annually for performances and exhibitions. This pass can be used to purchase concert tickets, including those for the ATA Festival. For more details, visit the Youth Culture and Arts Pass website.

The ATA Festival office is currently hosting an advertising certification event. To participate, take a photo of an ATA Festival advertisement seen 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 the 2nd of next month.

For more information, visit the official ATA Festival website or Instagram (@ata_festival_official).

By Byunghun Yang, TenAsia