Kim Jaejoong Gears Up to Rock the Stage at ATA Festival 2025

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"I'm Rock Jaejoong, aren't I? I'm ready to heat up Nanji Hangang Park."

Singer Kim Jaejoong expressed his excitement for the upcoming 'ATA (Asia Top Artist) Festival 2025' stage. His interview was released on the festival's Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) on the afternoon of the 20th.

When asked if there is a song everyone can sing along to at the ATA Festival, Kim Jaejoong mentioned his song 'Miracle.' He hummed a line from the song, setting the mood. On the topic of festival food recommendations, he humorously replied, "There are food trucks lined up at the event. I want to try everything," with a smile.

Kim Jaejoong confidently shared his determination, stating, "I'm Rock Jaejoong, after all. I'm ready to heat up Nanji Hangang Park, so I hope many will come. Let's meet at ATA." As the video concluded, he playfully answered a question about whether he prefers being cool or cute, saying, "I'd choose being cool, but can't I be both?"

The ATA Festival is a global music event set to take place on September 27-28 at Nanji Hangang Park. Kim Jaejoong will perform on the second day (September 28), alongside artists like The Boyz, Bad Villain, Eunice, Fifty Fifty, Cravity, TWS, 82Major, Ha Sungwoon, and QWER. The first day (September 27) will feature performances by Kim Junsu, 10cm, Kyungseo, Park Hye-won, Say My Name, Lee Mujin, Jannabi, Peppertones, H1-KEY, and Hwang Garam.

The 'ATA Festival 2025' is currently hosting an advertisement certification event. To participate, capture a photo of the 'ATA Festival 2025' advertisement seen around Seoul, follow the festival's official account, tag the account, and post it on your feed or Instagram story. Ten winners will receive a ticket for their preferred date. The event runs until the 31st, with winners announced on the 2nd of the following month.

Those born in 2006, now adults, can potentially attend the ATA Festival for free through 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 for the ATA Festival. More details are available on the Youth Culture and Arts Pass website (search 'Youth Culture and Arts Pass' on a portal site).

The ATA Festival promises to be a celebration of not only K-pop but also K-food, K-beauty, and K-fashion, offering a comprehensive Hallyu cultural experience. For more information, visit the ATA Festival's official website (search 'ATA Festival' on a portal site) or Instagram (@ata_festival_official).

Jung Se-yoon, Ten Asia Reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr