Korean group BTS will celebrate its 12th anniversary with a comprehensive two-week festival running from June 1 to 14, 2025, marking a significant milestone as most of its members complete their mandatory military service.
The celebration combines both offline events in South Korea and online content accessible to fans in other parts of the world. The main offline events will take place June 13 to 14 at KINTEX Exhibition Centre 2 in Goyang, South Korea, featuring approximately 20 interactive booths. The venue will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days, offering various activities, such as a FESTA-themed game zone, DIY photo card stations, and a coloring wall inspired by BTS album artwork.
Additional attractions include an "ARMY Bomb Photo Spot," a "Voice Zone" with recorded member messages, a "Trophy Zone" showcasing BTS achievements, and a "BTS Locker" displaying members' personal items.
This year's theme, "Twelve O'Clock," draws inspiration from BTS's ballad "Zero O'Clock," emphasizing new beginnings. The festival announcement included the message: "Time for us to meet again. On June 13, 2025, beyond a long wait, we begin our festival together again, as 'us.'"
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Global fans can participate through Weverse LIVE streaming events scheduled for three consecutive evenings. The event on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. KST features "BTS Replay: MV Timeline," followed by "BTS Replay: MV Solo Tracks" on Wednesday, and "BTS Replay: MAGIC SHOP in BUSAN" on Thursday. The final stream will include subtitles in Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
An exclusive "ARMY ZONE" special fan club booth requires prior application and raffle selection for BTS Global Official Fanclub members. Winners receive exclusive gift sets and must present identification and their Weverse winning screen for entry.
The festival launched with a playful video titled "[2025 FESTA] BTS News" featuring Jin and J-Hope, the first two members to complete mandatory military service. Jin appeared as a news anchor while J-Hope served as a field reporter, creating anticipation for the upcoming celebrations.
Additional online content includes daily releases leading up to Friday, featuring photo collections, member-curated Spotify playlists, and other special materials. Limited-edition merchandise will also be available during the celebration period.
The timing coincides with the expected completion of military service of remaining members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook in June 2025, with RM and V scheduled for Tuesday, Jimin and Jungkook for Wednesday, and Suga for June 21. This creates heightened anticipation for potential group reunions during the festival period.
