Global ARMY Gather… BTS 12th Anniversary Celebration '2025 FESTA' - "BTS IS BACK"

The group BTS celebrated their 12th anniversary. The heat exceeding 30 degrees Celsius couldn’t stop the ARMY (fandom name). ARMYs from all over the world were excited and celebrated the anniversary. Especially, following the discharge of members RM and V on the 10th, the excitement of 'BTS FESTA' heightened with Jimin and Jungkook being discharged on the 11th. The '2025 BTS FESTA' was held for two days, June 13th and 14th, at Halls 9 and 10 of KINTEX Hall 2 in Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province. 'Festa' is a festival enjoyed with fans every year to commemorate BTS's debut anniversary. With a large crowd expected, approximately 100,000 people are expected to visit.

The 'BTS Festa', which opened with splendor today, is more meaningful than a simple debut anniversary celebration, as it completes the festival together with BTS and ARMY, and looks back on the meaningful achievements that BTS has made. 'BTS Festa' boasts a scale expanded from the previous year. Approximately 20 booths were set up in the two halls of KINTEX Hall 2, and efforts were made to provide a comfortable and safe environment for enjoying the event regardless of the hot weather. As soon as you enter the exhibition hall, the most eye-catching thing is the large sculpture of BTS's light stick, 'ARMYBOMB'. ARMYs were busy taking pictures with their members' photo cards and light sticks, and the large 'ARMYBOMB' also had a lighting show every hour on the hour. Despite the long lines, ARMYs were smiling and celebrating.

The 'Trophy Zone', which displays the trophies BTS has won, was also crowded with visitors. From the first rookie award won at the 5th 'Melon Music Awards' in November 2013 to the trophy received at the 'Billboard Music Awards' in the United States in 2017, fans were proud to see BTS's journey. In addition, there were various events such as 'VOICE ZONE' where you can hear the voices of the members, 'DIY ZONE' where you can complete 'my own sachet' with BTS songs and scents, and decorate pin buttons, and 'GAME ZONE' where you can challenge a timing game to match 6.13, BTS's debut date, with a stopwatch.

Rafica and Desi, ARMYs from Singapore, said, "We are so happy and excited. We have been waiting for a long time after the military service. We hope to see BTS's complete performance as soon as possible." They also said they would be attending J-Hope's concert held on the same day.

Terumi, Marie, and Mitsuko from Japan said, "We are so happy. Congratulations on holding 'BTS Festa'. We will enjoy it to the fullest, and we are really looking forward to it." They added, "We are so happy and grateful for BTS's discharge. We are crying." BTS's global popularity was evident as many fans from various countries and Korean fans visited the event.

A from Busan said, "Last year, I waited in the hot sun, but this year I can enjoy it more comfortably indoors. I was able to enter smoothly because the entry time was applied."

B said, "I've been waiting for a year, and even though it's hot, I'm still excited and happy. Although Suga is still serving, I'm so glad the other members have been discharged. It's been 10 years, and there were some regrets, but it's more meaningful now that all the members are here. It's been a time of waiting, but now it's a time of meeting. You've worked hard, and let's be together for a long time." 'BTS Festa' can be enjoyed throughout Seoul and Goyang. The exterior walls of HYBE Corporation were wrapped with the phrase 'WE ARE BACK', announcing BTS's return and the start of 'BTS Festa'.

For global ARMYs who could not visit the event, various contents such as Hoseokjin photo, Anchoreungtanjeon, and Today's ARMY★613 are being released sequentially.

On the same day, J-Hope's World Tour Encore Concert 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL' will be held. As it is being held on the debut anniversary, it will be a great gift for J-Hope and ARMYs.

Written by Heo Ji Hyeong 

Translated by Lee So Yun