Screams and cheers echoed through the halls of Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province this past weekend, as thousands of BTS fans, known as ARMY, flocked to the exhibition center for the group’s long-awaited return to the spotlight.
On Friday and Saturday, BTS held the offline portion of its annual celebration, “BTS Festa”, transforming Kintex’s exhibition halls into a purple-themed festival marking the anniversary of their debut.
The group’s agency, BigHit Music, released a statement on Sunday to thank fans from around the world who took part in the “2025 BTS Festa”, celebrating the group’s 11th anniversary since debut.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support shown during the 2025 BTS Festa. Thanks to ARMY’s enthusiastic participation and love, we were able to conclude the event safely and successfully. Please continue to look forward to the new journey that BTS and ARMY will embark on together,” the agency said.
“BTS Festa” is the group’s annual celebration commemorating its debut on June 13. It typically spans two weeks and includes both online and offline events. This year’s in-person experience featured around 20 exhibitions and interactive installations designed to captivate both domestic and international fans.
To accommodate visitors from around the globe, organizers said they deployed multilingual staff fluent in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Sign Language.
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