BADVILLAIN Heats Up the Fall with Thrilling Heel Performance at 2025 ATA Festival

The group BADVILLAIN set the autumn Han River ablaze with their intense heel performance.

BADVILLAIN, consisting of Chloe Young, Kelly, Emma, Bean, Yoonseo, Ina, and Huey, took the stage at the '2025 ATA Festival' held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul on the 28th. The group expressed their excitement, stating, "It's an honor to perform at the ATA Festival. We are eager to showcase the stage we've prepared diligently."

Known for their strong performances, BADVILLAIN highlighted their heel choreography in their latest release, 'THRILLER.' Emma, who participated in the choreography creation, shared, "I aimed to emphasize the members' strengths in the choreography. The members are quick learners, which made the process smooth."

The members admitted, "It was our first time doing a heel performance, and during the initial dance lessons, we felt as awkward as newborn giraffes. However, with practice, we've grown and are excited to present it confidently at ATA today."

Now in their second year since debut, BADVILLAIN has gained significant confidence on stage. "In the beginning, we were nervous, but after experiencing many performances, our confidence has grown," they shared.

BADVILLAIN made a comeback to the music scene on the 15th with their new track 'THRILLER,' a hip-hop dance song featuring a minimal track, catchy melody, bold flow, and witty lyrics. Global performance director Kany oversaw the project, with member Emma contributing to some of the choreography. The high-difficulty moves, including heel performance and splits, have captivated global fans.

The ATA Festival, which began on the 27th, continues through today. The festival features a diverse lineup of artists, offering enjoyment for all ages. The first day included performances by Kim Junsu, Jannabi, Peppertones, Lee Mujin, 10cm, Hwang Garam, Park Hyewon, Kyungseo, H1-KEY, and Say My Name. The second day features Kim Jaejoong, The Boyz, Tours, Ha Sungwoon, Cravity, QWER, FIFTY FIFTY, 82Major, Eunice, BADVILLAIN, and New Beat.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr