Kim Jaejoong Rocks the Stage at 2025 ATA Festival

"For Kim Jaejoong, rock is every moment. A fan once jokingly said, 'Even clams are rock.' It means everything is rock."

This was the response from singer Kim Jaejoong, who has returned as 'Rock Jaejoong,' when asked, "What is rock?" He made this statement on stage at the '2025 ATA Festival' held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul on the 28th. Kim Jaejoong headlined the event, dazzling the audience with his performance.

Kim Jaejoong expressed, "It's an honor to participate in the first event of the ATA Festival. I am confident that I can set this night on fire." He added, "As the headliner, I feel great, and since it's the last performance of the night, I will do my best to provide you with 50 minutes of intense enjoyment."

On the first day of the festival, the girl group Say My Name, produced by Kim Jaejoong, performed. Kim Jaejoong praised them, saying, "I watched the performance through video. They are so talented that I didn't need to say anything. They communicate with the audience very well, so I had no worries. They did an excellent job on stage." He warmly complimented Say My Name, saying, "I commend you."

Regarding the secret to his youthful appearance, Kim Jaejoong shared, "There's nothing special. I think it's all the time spent loving and being happy with my fans that keeps me healthy and young."

The ATA Festival, which kicked off on the 27th, concluded on this day. The festival has become known for its diverse lineup of artists, offering enjoyment for all ages. The first day featured performances by Kim Junsu, Jannabi, Peppertones, Lee Mujin, 10cm, Hwang Garam, Park Hye-won, Kyungseo, H1-KEY, and Say My Name. The second day included performances by Kim Jaejoong, The Boyz, Tours, Ha Sung-woon, Cravity, QWER, Fifty Fifty, 82Major, Eunice, Bad Villain, and New Beat.

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