BTS FESTA 2025 Kicks Off with Members' Return from Military Service

The highly anticipated 'BTS FESTA' has officially begun, coinciding with the return of BTS (방탄소년단) members from military service. Despite the sweltering heat, the enthusiasm of the ARMY (아미) was palpable.

On June 13, the KINTEX Convention Center in Goyang, South Korea, hosted the offline event for '2025 BTS FESTA'. This annual celebration, which commemorates BTS's debut on June 13, spans approximately two weeks with both online and offline activities. The main highlight of this year's event is the offline gathering taking place on June 13 and 14, coinciding with j-hope's (제이홉) encore concert for his world tour, 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL', drawing ARMYs from around the globe to Goyang.

The '2025 BTS FESTA' serves as a platform for BTS and their fans to celebrate the group's journey, reminisce about past memories, and dream about the future. This year's event has expanded in scale and diversity compared to previous years, utilizing two halls in KINTEX's second exhibition center to accommodate around 20 booths, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment for large crowds regardless of the weather.

Upon entering the venue, attendees are greeted by a large ARMY bomb sculpture and a whale sculpture, which is one of BTS's key motifs. The event features various attractions, including the 'VOICE ZONE', where fans can listen to recordings made by the members for this year's FESTA, the 'SPOTIFY PLAYLIST' that allows fans to check the selected '2025 FESTA' playlist via NFC, and the 'BTS LOCKER', showcasing the unique personalities and tastes of each of the seven members.

Additional fun activities include the 'TROPHY ZONE', displaying a total of 50 trophies, the 'DIY ZONE' where fans can create their own sachets inspired by BTS's music and scents, the 'GAME ZONE' featuring a timing challenge game to match the stopwatch to their debut date '6.13', and the 'COLORING WALL' where attendees can fill in a large artwork design.

With RM (알엠), V (뷔), Jimin (지민), and Jungkook (정국) announcing their military discharges on June 10 and 11, BTS is now on the verge of a full reunion, marking a spectacular return at the '2025 BTS FESTA'. Fans are already eagerly anticipating the next chapter in BTS's journey.