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Peppertones to Shine at ATA Festival 2025: A Look at Their Journey and Upcoming Performances
Get ready to enjoy the 'ATA Festival 2025' with a stellar lineup set to grace the beautiful autumn days. Are you prepared to dive into the festival's offerings?
The band Peppertones continues to make waves not only at festival venues but also across various broadcasting platforms. Celebrating their 22nd year, they are showcasing new facets while passing on their stage experience to younger bands, fueling the band boom.
Peppertones have consistently engaged with audiences, establishing their unique musical identity. Since 2012, they have been on club tours, and this year was no exception as they performed across the nation. They concluded their '2025 Peppertones Club Tour' with a successful performance at Incheon Tri-Bowl on August 26-27, selling out all eight shows in six cities.
Recently, they teamed up with broadcaster Jo Hye-ryun to form the project group 'Mechanism,' showcasing a fresh challenge. Mechanism was born through Yoo Jae-suk's YouTube content 'Pingego,' and their collaboration led to a music release. The partnership has been well-received, drawing new interest in Peppertones' music and offering existing fans a chance to see them in a new light. Songs like 'Broken Time Machine' and 'I Heard I'm a Pie These Days,' composed by Peppertones, highlight Jo Hye-ryun's vocal talents.
Marking their 22nd anniversary, Peppertones have been a driving force in the band scene, even before the band boom took off in Korea. They have been pivotal in spreading band culture, with their romantic track 'A Day in the 21st Century' remaining a festival favorite over a decade after its release. They are set to perform at the ATA Festival on September 27 at Nanji Hangang Park.
As the lyrics of 'Wish You Luck' suggest, Peppertones are experiencing 'dazzling' days, and there is growing interest in the musical world they will continue to unveil.
By Ji-won Kim, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr
