BTS FESTA 2025 Kicks Off; Jin & J-Hope Return, 2-Day Event Announced For ARMY
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BTS FESTA 2025 starts with Jin & J-Hope's surprise video. BigHit confirms 2-day ARMY event in June to mark BTS's 12th anniversary.
The purple lights are on. The calendar has flipped to June. And for millions of fans around the world, that means only one thing: it's FESTA season. But this isn't just any FESTA. BTS FESTA 2025 marks a historic milestone—12 years since the debut of the band that changed the global music landscape forever.
After two years of longing, with members fulfilling their military duties and group activities on pause, the 2025 edition of FESTA is more than a celebration. It's a reunion in motion, a deeply emotional countdown to BTS's long-anticipated comeback as a complete group—OT7.
The 2025 BTS FESTA has officially begun. BTS has confirmed that they've prepared a wide variety of content to celebrate their 12th anniversary pic.twitter.com/4cAsv9Zeam — hope⁷ (@winnttaebear) May 31, 2025
The month-long celebration kicked off on May 31 with an unexpected but heartwarming surprise. In true BTS fashion, fans were treated to a uniquely crafted video drop titled '[2025 FESTA] BTS News" featuring Jin and J-Hope—the first two members to complete their service and officially return to the public eye. The video wasn't just funny; it was emotionally significant.
With Jin playing the cheeky anchor and J-Hope the energetic field reporter, the segment served as a tongue-in-cheek take on a news bulletin, laced with BTS's signature charm, inside jokes, and impeccable chemistry. It brought fans laughter, comfort, and a powerful message: 'We're back, and we missed you."
The way this year's BTS festa theme is based on Zero O' clock & it hits harder when you remember that MOTS7 was meant to be their last album before enlisting 🤧Now Only happy days ahead…💜
BTS FESTA 2025 #BTS12thAnniversary #2025BTSFEST pic.twitter.com/qj5nMHdxuY pic.twitter.com/nDlRvRJMBe
— BANGTAN DELIGHT ¹⁰ BTS YEAR 💜 ECHO (@Lovly_mochitwin) May 31, 2025
More than just a sketch, the video was a statement. It marked the beginning of a new chapter—not only for BTS but for the entire ARMY fandom that's held on, supported, and waited with unwavering loyalty. The segment also featured behind-the-scenes moments and a look at BTS's journey, reminding fans just how far they've come—from a humble debut on June 13, 2013, to a global cultural phenomenon.
Every FESTA carries a theme, and 2025's theme, 'Twelve O'Clock", is inspired by BTS's heartfelt ballad 00:00 (Zero O'Clock)—a song about starting fresh, about the quiet power of new beginnings. It's a fitting metaphor for where BTS and ARMY stand today: at the edge of something brand new, filled with gratitude for the past and hope for the future.
[공지] 2025 BTS FESTA 오프라인 행사 개최 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)📍경기도 고양시 일산서구 킨텍스 제2전시장 9홀, 10홀🔗 https://t.co/88bXTX8f6I 🔗 Official Website: https://t.co/MVp8bQvUcS #2025BTSFESTA #BTS12thAnniversary @otoki_daily @Laneige_kr @photoism_kr #한국야쿠르트 #팔도 … pic.twitter.com/SiHoUuKpSx
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 1, 2025
Jin, during the announcement, touched on the symbolism: 'Twelve o'clock represents the time we begin again. It's the future we'll walk together with ARMY."
And that journey is now officially underway. Adding to the excitement, BigHit Music revealed on June 1 the details of a two-day, offline FESTA event to be held on June 13 and 14 at the KINTEX 2 Exhibition Center in South Korea. It's designed to be more than just a fan meet—it's an immersive, interactive experience meant to honor the band's 12-year legacy and share it with fans in person.
The event will include exclusive exhibits, interactive booths, BTS-themed installations, and a space for ARMYs to reflect, connect, and celebrate the group's journey. Gates will open at 9 AM KST, with festivities running from 10 AM to 7 PM, and BigHit has encouraged fans to arrive early to enjoy the full experience.
And this is only the beginning. While Jin and J-Hope are leading the festivities this year, the other five members—RM, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—are all expected to complete their military service in June, setting the stage for something fans have been waiting years for: a full OT7 reunion. For many, this FESTA feels like a slow, joyous countdown to that powerful moment.
[ #2025BTSFESTA ] 🕛6012025 BTS FESTA Timeline ⏰ #BTS12thAnniversary #12주년맞이하여A12MY에게주는선물 🎁 #페스타기간에는약속도잡아선안돼 pic.twitter.com/rTsfObEbyF
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 1, 2025
In typical BTS fashion, the group has remained tight-lipped about what's next—but hints have been dropped. Whispers of new music, concerts, and a potential world tour have fans buzzing. Could FESTA 2025 be the prelude to BTS's biggest comeback yet? All signs point to yes.
And it's not just the logistics—it's the emotional gravity of what this comeback represents. For fans, BTS isn't just a band. It's comfort. It's motivation. It's family. Through music, social change, and vulnerability, BTS built something few artists have: a community that spans continents, generations, and languages. And FESTA has always been the annual celebration of that bond.
So as the purple lights glow brighter and June 13 approaches, the air is thick with anticipation. FESTA 2025 is not only a commemoration of what BTS has achieved—but a celebration of what's yet to come.
Twelve years. Seven members. One family. And a story still being written. The wait is over. The reunion is near. And BTS is coming home.
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