H1-KEY Energizes the 'ATA Festival 2025' with Their Refreshing Performance

The 'Summer Queens' of K-pop, girl group H1-KEY, brought a refreshing energy to the 'Asia Top Artist Festival 2025' (ATA Festival) with their powerful vocals, lifting the spirits of the audience.

On the 27th, the ATA Festival took place at Hangang Nanji Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The headliner for 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.

H1-KEY opened the festival with their performance of 'Rose Blooming Between Buildings.' Despite the hot weather, they captivated the audience with their bright smiles and powerful vocals, encouraging a sing-along.

After their opening performance, H1-KEY expressed, "The weather is great, and we hope to have a wonderful time with everyone. We started with a band version for the ATA Festival. Thank you for enjoying and cheering along. Please continue to have fun."

Before their next song 'Heart Light,' member El requested, "There's a part in my song where I sing 'This is paradise.' For this performance, please sing it as 'This is A-TA.'" The group then energized the stage with chants of 'Jump! Jump!' and the audience enthusiastically joined in with the altered lyrics.

After their performance of 'Let's Get Hot,' H1-KEY asked, "Did it get a bit hot?" while taking a sip of water. They then completed a special mission, which involved a 'selfie time' with roses. Holding pink roses, they posed for photos, sharing, "It's our first time holding pink roses as a group," with smiles.

Concluding with 'Good for Y,' H1-KEY shared, "Isn't this song really exciting? It's a track from our 'It Was Summer' album that we love. It was even more enjoyable performing it together. The energy here has intensified thanks to H1-KEY. Aren't you expecting a refreshing song now?" They wrapped up their set with 'It Was Summer.'

The 'ATA Festival' is an event with a diverse lineup of artists, offering enjoyment for all ages. On the second day, the 28th, headliner Kim Jaejoong will perform, along with The Boyz, Tours, Cravity, Ha Sung-woon, Fifty Fifty, 82Major, QWER, Eunice, Bad Villain, and New Beat.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr