On June 9th, the exterior walls of HYBE Corporation in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, were adorned with the official logos of BTS and ARMY (fandom name), along with the message "WE ARE BACK."
This is part of 'BTS FESTA,' an annual festival celebrating the group's debut anniversary (June 13th) with fans. The wrapping will remain in place until June 29th. Given that all members will soon complete their mandatory military service and return to fans, this message is particularly impactful. Following the return of Jin and J-Hope, who are actively pursuing individual activities, anticipation for BTS's collective return is growing. BTS has previously decorated the building with symbolic phrases like "BTS PRESENTS EVERYWHERE" (2023) and "A.P.O.BANGPO" (ARMY Forever, BTS Forever - 2024). This year, a concise yet powerful message vividly announces their return.
Alongside this, preparations are underway for an offline event scheduled for June 13th-14th at Halls 9-10 of KINTEX Hall 2 in Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, transforming the surrounding area into a festive atmosphere. A photo wall commemorating '2025 BTS FESTA' has been installed in Ilsan Lake Park, and banners have been hung at Ilsanseo-gu Office and Goyang Tourism Information Center, further amplifying the excitement for the upcoming event.
The offline event will be open to the public from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days, offering attractions such as 'VOICE ZONE' featuring voice messages from the members and 'TROPHY ZONE' displaying major trophies received by BTS and ARMY. Additionally, a 'Signature Light Show' synchronized with ARMY BOMBS (official light sticks) will be held every hour on the hour for 5 minutes, providing fans with a variety of enjoyable experiences.
Written by Lee Seung HunTranslated by Lee So Yun