Peppertones Shine at 'Asia Top Artist Festival 2025' with Pride and Enthusiasm

Peppertones proudly embraced their status as 'Asia Top Artists' at the 'Asia Top Artist Festival 2025' held on September 27 at the Youth Square in Hangang Nanji Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

The festival featured a star-studded lineup with singer and musical actor Kim Junsu as the headliner. Supporting acts included Jannabi and Peppertones, along with performances by Lee Mujin, 10CM, Park Hye-won, Kyungseo, H1-KEY, Say My Name, and Hwang Garam.

Peppertones, consisting of Shin Jae-pyung and Lee Jang-won, took the stage slightly earlier than scheduled to engage with the audience. They kicked off the opening set with performances of 'Riders,' 'I Don't Know,' and 'Youth.' Shin Jae-pyung humorously remarked, "You might have been shocked by our unceremonious entrance," adding, "It feels like we've been together for a long time, yet we've only performed three songs. I believe they are remarkable hits."

Lee Jang-won shared, "Since it's our first time at the ATA Festival, we pondered over which songs to prepare. We decided on tracks that many people would recognize," earning applause from the crowd. He jokingly added, "Just participating in the ATA Festival makes us feel like Asia's top artists."

Continuing with 'Park Travel' and 'New Hippie Generation,' Peppertones responded to a fan's shout of "You're handsome" with gratitude, calling it "a precious compliment." Lee Jang-won expressed his hopes to return to the festival in the coming years, humorously noting, "If we're not invited back next year, it might mean we're no longer Asia's top artists, which would be unsettling."

Peppertones concluded their set with a medley of final songs, including 'Good Luck,' 'FAST,' 'New Standard,' 'Shine,' and 'A Day in the 21st Century,' delivering a passionate 15-minute performance.

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

Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr