BTS has announced its full-group comeback, officially marking the end of its hiatus due to mandatory military service.
According to their agency HYBE, on June 9, the exterior of the HYBE headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, was decorated with the official logos of BTS and their fandom, ARMY, along with the message:
“WE ARE BACK.”
This display is part of the “BTS FESTA,” an annual celebration held to commemorate the group’s debut anniversary on June 13, and the decoration will remain in place until June 29.
The message carries even more significance as all members are nearing the completion of their military service and preparing to reunite with fans. With JIN and J-HOPE already discharged and actively engaging in their respective activities, anticipation for BTS’s full-group return is at an all-time high.
In previous years, BTS has adorned the HYBE building with powerful slogans such as “BTS PRESENTS EVERYWHERE” in 2023, and “A.P.B.P. (ARMY Forever, BTS Forever)” in 2024. This year’s message is short but impactful, leaving a strong impression of their long-awaited return.
Meanwhile, a festive atmosphere is building around KINTEX (Goyang, Gyeonggi-do), where an in-person event will take place on June 13 and 14 in Halls 9 and 10 of the second exhibition center. A commemorative photo wall for “BTS FESTA 2025” has been set up at Ilsan Lake Park, and banners have been hung around Ilsan West District Office and the Goyang Tourist Information Center, heightening excitement for the upcoming event.
The offline event will be open to the public from 10 AM to 7 PM on both days. Fans will be able to explore various interactive zones, including:
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the “VOICE ZONE,” featuring recorded voice messages from BTS members,
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the “TROPHY ZONE,” showcasing major awards received by BTS and ARMY,
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and the “SIGNATURE LIGHT SHOW,” a synchronized light performance using the ARMY Bomb (BTS’s official light stick), held every hour on the hour and for five minutes starting at noon.
A rich and diverse program awaits, promising an unforgettable experience for fans from around the world.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS BTS, Twitter
