ATA Festival 2025 focused attention on QWER, as fans and media anticipated tensions involving THE BOYZ supporters. Concerns intensified after online threats and accusations against QWER spread before the event. Thankfully, the festival ended peacefully, with QWER fans choosing calm responses and preserving harmony throughout.
ATA Festival 2025 Brings Fans to Nanji Hangang Park
The ATA Festival 2025 returned to Seoul on September 28, drawing thousands of fans to Nanji Hangang Park. Organized by the Hankyung Media Group, the event showcased both top-charting idols and promising solo artists. Beyond the music, the festival grounds offered food, drink, and interactive booths that kept the atmosphere buzzing from afternoon to night.
FIFTY FIFTY Lights Up the Evening
When FIFTY FIFTY appeared, the festival shifted into high gear. The audience erupted with cheers as the group launched into “SOS,” followed by the viral sensation “Pookie.” Fans sang each lyric with passion, creating a powerful chorus that blended with the performers on stage. Later, the group delivered “Gravity,” a track that gained momentum as an underrated gem, further intensifying the energy across the crowd.
FIFTY FIFTY Finds Joy in ATA Festival 2025
The members spoke candidly about their excitement, calling it a dream to stand on such a stage. They shared memories of earlier visits to Nanji Hangang Park, noting how surreal it felt to perform there for the first time. With smiles, they promised to meet fans again at the festival next year. Their sincerity and warmth drew loud cheers, sealing a moment of connection between artist and audience.
ATA Festival 2025 Welcomes QWER With Roaring Support
The arrival of QWER raised the energy even further. From the opening track “Dear,” fans filled the night air with unified voices. The crowd jumped and shouted through “SODA” and “Free-Dumb,” songs that highlighted the group’s vibrant style and youthful energy. Their performance climaxed with “FAKE IDOL,” “T.B.H,” and “My Name is Malguem,” which turned the venue into a massive sing-along. QWER members expressed gratitude, joking about how quickly time passed on stage, and the fans responded with unwavering enthusiasm.
Tensions Surround ATA Festival 2025 and QWER
Yet, behind the cheers, tension remained visible. QWER has faced fierce criticism from THE BOYZ fandom, who accused them of copying a light stick design. Online attacks escalated to sexual insults, while the group’s past streaming activities became frequent targets. Alarming threats even appeared on social media, with one post on September 27 promising violence against them. This backdrop made their participation in the festival especially charged, with many fearing open clashes between the two fandoms.
ATA Festival 2025 Shows QWER and Fans Choosing Restraint
Despite pre-event concerns, no major incidents disrupted the festival. THE BOYZ fans limited their protest to waving their own lightsticks. Meanwhile, QWER fans, known as Bawige, remained calm and rational, refusing to escalate hostilities. Their measured response suggested a turning point, as disputes now appear headed toward legal arenas rather than festival grounds. Both groups’ agencies have already signaled intentions to pursue formal action, showing how the conflict may unfold in the future.
Despite strong fears of conflict, both fandoms avoided major incidents and the festival concluded with a calm atmosphere.
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So glad the QWER fans were mature and avoided a mess. The label seriously needs to sue over those fake plagiarism claims. No mercy! 😤