BTS reunites at FESTA: From 'Mic Drop' moves to Jin & Jungkook's surprise appearance at J-Hope's concert — A night ARMY will never forget
BTS sent the fandom ARMY into an emotional frenzy on June 13 as all seven members reunited in celebration of their 12th debut anniversary. Six members — RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — came together to support J-Hope at his Hope On The Stage finale concert, marking a powerful moment of unity following their military discharges.
Held at Goyang Stadium in South Korea as part of BTS FESTA 2025, the concert quickly turned into a historic celebration. The members were spotted in the VIP section, cheering on their lead dancer, with their presence alone making the night unforgettable for fans. But the surprises didn't stop there, as special stage appearances from Jin and Jungkook added to the magic.
Jin and Jungkook's surprise stage performances
Just hours before the concert, Jin and Jungkook were heard during rehearsals, sparking speculation — and hope — that they might perform. As photos and videos of the reunion flooded social media, the night quickly became an unforgettable chapter in BTS history.
During the concert, Jungkook joined J-Hope on stage for their duet i wonder..., prompting ARMY to erupt in cheers. The excitement continued as J-Hope handed the stage to Jungkook to perform his solo hit SEVEN, with J-Hope even rapping Latto's part, delighting the crowd.
JUNGKOOK PERFORMING 'SEVEN' WITH J-HOPE pic.twitter.com/Hi75oslpk5
Later, when many thought the concert had ended, J-Hope returned to the stage with the eldest member, Jin. The duo sang the group's beloved classic Spring Day, drawing emotional reactions from fans.
[FULL] Jin joining J-hope for 'Spring Day (봄날)'! pic.twitter.com/PKCsWQkVVW
Jin was also given the stage to perform his solo track Don't Say You Love Me, which many believe is in preparation for his upcoming solo tour.
JIN preforming DON'T SAY YOU LOVE ME pic.twitter.com/vBiF8tcXZi
As if that wasn't enough, the trio — Jin, J-Hope, and Jungkook — performed Jamais Vu, a fan-favorite song from BTS' 2019 album MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA.
JUNGKOOK, J-HOPE AND JIN PERFORMING 'JAMAIS VU' pic.twitter.com/2eeWwfgCgV
BTS members dance to 'Mic Drop'
Adding to the unforgettable night, videos went viral showing the members in the VIP section dancing along as J-Hope performed the group's high-energy anthem Mic Drop, a song known for its bold message to haters.
ALL MEMBERS DOING THE MIC DROP CHOREO STOPPPPPP pic.twitter.com/MoygazEP1c
As the iconic OT7 fan chant echoed through the venue and ARMY screamed "mianhae eomma" at the top of their lungs, it added an extra layer of emotion to an already powerful Festa night.
THEY WERE DANCING TO MIC DROP TOGETHER pic.twitter.com/V6TycZdfmW
About BTS Festa
BTS Festa 2025 kicked off on June 1 with special digital content celebrating the group's 12th anniversary. The main offline events are being held on June 13 and 14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea.
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