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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' Jin To Livestream Amsterdam Solo Show In Theatres Worldwide
BTS star Jin is expected to perform both his solo tracks and BTS group medleys. BTS member Jin is set to perform solo at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on August 9, and fans around the world won't have to miss a moment. The highly anticipated concert will be livestreamed in movie theatres across multiple countries, giving the global ARMY a chance to be part of the experience. Tickets for the special cinema screenings are already on sale. Fans can find nearby participating theatres and purchase tickets through Jin's official website. Jin's Concert Has Something Extra For ARMY What makes this event even more exciting is the concert setlist. Jin will perform both his solo tracks and BTS group medleys, giving fans a treat similar to finding a bonus track on a favourite album. But this won't be a typical theatre experience. Organisers are going all out, offering screenings on massive screens with powerful sound systems to recreate the feel of being at a live concert in Amsterdam. Some locations are even hosting the event in premium theatres like 'SuperPlex" and 'Gwangeum Cinema" to make the viewing even more immersive. It is being called 'probably better than most concert venues." Bring Your ARMY Bomb and Cheer Along Here is what fans will love the most – unlike regular cinema rules, viewers can bring their 'ARMY Bomb' (BTS' official light stick) and cheer loudly during the show. The live screening will happen on August 10 (Sunday) at 3 PM in 20 theatres across the country, including popular spots like Lotte Cinema World Tower and Konkuk University entrance. Fans will also get photo cards and postcards, just like the special goodies you get with limited edition albums. A trailer for the concert was released on YouTube on July 23, featuring highlights from earlier shows on Jin's #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, which began in Goyang, South Korea, on June 28. The Solo Journey Before the Reunion The Amsterdam concert will be the second-last stop of Jin's first-ever solo tour, which supports his second solo album, Echo. The album was released in May and climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The tour will end the next day with another performance at the same venue. Once the tour wraps, Jin will reunite with BTS members RM, SUGA, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook for a much-awaited comeback in 2026, which will include a new album and world tour, as shared in a group livestream after completing their military duties. In the meantime, fans can enjoy 'Permission to Dance On Stage — Live", BTS's latest live album that dropped on July 18. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 11:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS Jin's Amsterdam concert heads to cinemas; ARMY go wild with LIVE viewing option- Details Inside
A Korean cinema chain has just made every K-Pop fan's dream come true with something absolutely incredible. They're bringing BTS Jin's solo concert '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM' straight to movie theatres across South Korea through live viewing. The concert, happening on August 9th (local time) in Amsterdam, Netherlands, marks the finale of Jin's first-ever solo fan concert tour. What makes this even more special is that the concert will feature not just Jin's solo tracks but also BTS group song medleys, which is like getting a bonus track on your favourite album. Cinema Experience That Beats Your Living Room Setup Now here's where it gets really exciting - this isn't just your regular movie screening. The theatres are pulling out all the stops with massive screens and booming sound systems that'll make you feel like you're actually in Amsterdam. Some locations are even using their premium theatres like 'SuperPlex' and 'Gwangeum Cinema' for an immersive experience that's probably better than most concert venues. The 'Gwangeum Cinema' features ultra-low frequency woofer sounds that create this incredible 3D audio experience - imagine feeling every beat drop and crowd cheer as if you're standing right there in the audience. It's like having the best seat in the house without the crazy ticket prices or the long queues for overpriced snacks. Fan Culture Meets Cinema Culture Here's what makes this absolutely brilliant - you can bring your ' ARMY Bomb ' (the official light stick) and cheer as loud as you want during the screening. This is so different from our usual cinema experience where we're shushed for even whispering! It's more like watching a cricket match at the stadium where everyone's cheering together. The live viewing is scheduled for August 10th (Sunday) at 3 PM across 20 locations nationwide, including major spots like Lotte Cinema World Tower and Konkuk University entrance. They're even giving out photo cards and postcards to visitors - it's like getting those special collectables that come with limited edition albums. When Global Meets Local What's fascinating is how this bridges the gap between global entertainment and local accessibility. While concert tickets for international artists can cost lakhs of rupees (especially when you factor in travel and accommodation), this cinema experience offers the same emotional connection at a fraction of the cost. Kim Se-hwan from the entertainment company mentioned that they prepared special theatre screenings to deliver the concert's excitement and energy more vividly, emphasising the unique joy that can only be experienced in theatres. This reminds us of how cinema halls have always been our go-to place for shared experiences - whether it's cheering for the hero in a masala film or collectively gasping at plot twists.
Gulf Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Soft power: BTS fans rally behind Korean international adoptees
K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive activism -- is celebrating by rallying behind a cause: adoptees from South Korea. Now Asia's fourth-largest economy and a global cultural powerhouse, the idols' native South Korea remains one of the biggest exporters of adopted babies in the world, having sent more than 140,000 children overseas between 1955 and 1999. The country only recently acknowledged, after years of activism by adult adoptees, that the government was responsible for abuse in some such adoptions of local children, including record fabrication and inadequate consent from birth parents. The septet's fandom, dubbed ARMY, is known for backing causes like Black Lives Matter and ARMY4Palestine, and launched the #ReuniteWithBTS fundraising project last week to support Korean adoptees seeking to reconnect with or learn about their birth families, which can be a painful and legally tricky process. This photo shows a fan of K-pop boy band BTS holding an 'ARMY Bomb' and a picture of BTS members during the annual 'BTS Festa' celebrating the group's debut anniversary at KINTEX exhibition centre in Goyang. K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive activism -- is celebrating by rallying behind a cause: adoptees from South Korea. AFP Almost all of BTS members have completed South Korea's mandatory military service, required of all men due to the country's military tensions with North Korea. "We are celebrating both the reunion of BTS and ARMY, and BTS members being able to reunite with their own family and friends," the BTS fan group behind the initiative, One In An ARMY, told the media. "Helping international adoptees reunite with their birth country, culture, customs and families seemed like the perfect cause to support during this time." The fans are supporting KoRoot, a Seoul-based organisation that helps Korean adoptees search for their records and birth families and which played a key role in pushing for the government to recognise adoption-related abuses. Fans of K-pop boy band BTS pose for photos as they queue up for the annual 'BTS Festa' celebrating. Peter Moller, KoRoot's co-representative, told the media it was "very touching" that the BTS fans had taken up the cause, even though "they're not even adoptees themselves". For many adoptees, seeing Korean stars in mainstream media has been a way for them to find "comfort, joy, and a sense of pride" in the roots that they were cut off from, KoRoot's leader Kim Do-hyun added. Soft power BTS, who have discussed anti-Asian hate crimes at the White House and spoken candidly about mental health, have long been considered one of the best examples of South Korea's soft power reach. Pastor Kim Do-hyun (left), KoRoot leader who has spent more than 30 years advocating for adoption justice, posing for a photo with Peter Moller, KoRoot's co-representative, after an interview with AFP at KoRoot, a Seoul-based organisation that helps Korean adoptees search for their records and birth families. For years, Korean adoptees -- many of whom were adopted by white families globally -- have advocated for their rights and spoken out about encountering racism in their host countries. Some adoptees, such as the high-profile case of Adam Crapser, were later deported to South Korea as adults because their American parents never secured their US citizenship. Many international adoptees feel their immigration experience has been "fraught", Keung Yoon Bae, a Korean studies professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, told AFP. Some adoptees have found that, like Crapser, their guardians failed to complete the necessary paperwork to make them legal, she said. This is becoming a particular problem under US President Donald Trump, who is pushing a sweeping crackdown on purported illegal immigrants. Bae said it was possible that "'accidentally illegal' adoptee immigrants may fall further through the cracks, and their deeply unfortunate circumstances left unremedied". The whale Reunions between Korean adoptees and their birth families can be emotionally complex, as Kara Bos -- who grew up in the United States -- experienced firsthand when she met her biological father through a landmark paternity lawsuit. A general view of the sign of KoRoot, a Seoul-based organisation that helps Korean adoptees search for their records and birth families, at its house in Seoul. Photos: AFP During their encounter in Seoul in 2020, he refused to remove his hat, sunglasses, or mask, declined to look at her childhood photos and offered no information about her mother. He died around six months later. "The journey of birth family searching is very lonely, difficult, and costly. Many adoptees do not even have the means to return to their birth country let alone fund a family search," Bos, 44, told AFP. To have BTS fans rally around adoptees and provide help with this complex process is "a wonderful opportunity", she said. For Malene Vestergaard, a 42-year-old Korean adoptee and BTS fan in Denmark, the group's song "Whalien 52", which references a whale species whose calls go unheard by others, deeply resonated with her. "I personally sometimes feel like that whale. Being amongst my peers, but they will never be able to truly understand what my adoption has done to me," she told the media. "For me, finding BTS at the same time I started looking for my birth family and the truth about my adoption and my falsified papers, was such a comfort." Vestergaard said the grief woven into her adoption would never go away, but that "BTS and their lyrics have made it easier to reconcile with that truth". Agence France-Presse
Pink Villa
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS announces 2-day offline FESTA 2025 event for ARMY: Find out how to attend, date, location, timings and what to expect
In celebration of BTS' 12th anniversary, BIGHIT MUSIC has officially announced a special two-day in-person event for ARMY as part of the 2025 BTS FESTA. It is set to take place at KINTEX 2 Exhibition Center in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The event promises an immersive and nostalgic experience for fans. When and where? The FESTA celebration will be held on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Exhibition Halls 9 and 10 of KINTEX 2. Gates will open at 9 AM KST, with booth activities running from 10 AM to 7 PM KST. Final entry and queue access will close at 6 PM KST, so fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy all the festivities. Entry guidelines and age restrictions Participants must be at least 9 years old to attend the event. Children under 9 will not be permitted entry, even if accompanied by a guardian. Age verification documents, such as a family relation certificate or youth ID, may be required. In case of crowding, entry may be delayed or restricted. Re-entry is allowed but requires joining the entry queue again. Hall 9 ARMY Bomb Photo Spot: Take a photo in front of a giant ARMY Bomb, symbolizing the strong bond between BTS and their fandom. Bonus: A dazzling Signature Light Show will take place every hour starting at 12 PM, lasting about 5 minutes. Photo Card Printing: Design and print your own BTS -themed photo card as a personal memento of the event. Voice Zone: Step inside the voice booth to hear heartwarming recorded messages from BTS members, expressing love and gratitude to ARMY. DIY Scented Sachets: Craft a scented sachet paired with your favorite BTS song. However, this activity is only available for fans aged 14 and older due to safety regulations. Trophy Zone: Walk through a celebratory space showcasing BTS' many awards, honoring their journey and shared milestones with ARMY. Hall 10 Archive Zone: View a collection of BTS' iconic album artworks. AR Photo Zone: Capture a photo using ARMY Bomb motion sensors. Technology meets fandom in this fun photo op. Whale Photo Spot: Celebrate BTS' symbolic whale with a commemorative picture, highlighting the group's connection with their fans. Spotify Playlist: Listen to specially curated BTS playlists via NFC tag scanning onsite. BTS Locker: Take a peek into each member's personal locker, filled with items that reflect their unique personalities. Game Zone: Try your luck at a mini-game where fans must stop a timer exactly at 6:13; a nod to BTS' debut date. DIY Pin Button: Design a personalized pin badge to take home as unique BTS memorabilia. Coloring Wall: Join other ARMY in coloring a giant album cover template, creating a collaborative art piece together. HYBE Zone The HYBE Zone will feature interactive digital content and brand experiences tied to the BTS FESTA. Fans can look forward to surprises and exclusive partnerships brought to life in creative and engaging formats.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2025 BTS Festa begins: BIGHIT unveils two-day fan event as Jin and J-Hope kick off anniversary celebrations
ARMYs, the moment we have been waiting for is finally here. The 2025 BTS Festa has officially started, and this year, it's more exciting than ever. Not only does it mark BTS's 12th debut anniversary, but it also celebrates their long-awaited comeback after a three-year break. To make the occasion extra special, BIGHIT MUSIC has announced a special in-person event that promises unforgettable experiences for fans. When and where is the 2025 BTS Festa event? The BTS Festa 2025 event will be held over two days—Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, 2025—in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The event will take place at KINTEX 2, in Exhibition Halls 9 and 10, located in Ilsan Seo-gu. Gates will open at 9 AM KST, and fans can enjoy the booths and activities from 10 AM to 7 PM KST. BIGHIT has planned a wide range of interactive experiences to celebrate BTS with ARMYs in person. [공지] 2025 BTS FESTA 오프라인 행사 개최 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)📍경기도 고양시 일산서구 킨텍스 제2전시장 9홀, 10홀🔗 Official Website: #BTS12thAnniversary@otoki_daily @Laneige_kr @photoism_kr #한국야쿠르트 #팔도… What to expect at the event ARMYs can look forward to tons of BTS-themed zones and photo opportunities. You'll be able to explore areas like the ARMY Bomb Photo Spot, Whale Photo Spot, Trophy Zone, Archive Zone, and the AR Photo Zone. There will also be fun activities like photo card printing, a colouring wall, and even a DIY zone (yes, there are two!). Another fan favorite is the BTS Locker experience, where you can peek into the group's secret spaces. You can also visit the Voice Zone, where you'll hear audio messages from BTS members filled with love and gratitude. One of the highlights of the day will be a special ARMY Bomb light show that takes place at the top of every hour starting from 12 PM. In addition to that, fans can enjoy a BTS Spotify playlist, try their hand at BTS-themed games, and relax in the HYBE Zone while enjoying curated content related to the group. Entry rules and age limits To attend the event, fans must be at least 14 years old for safety reasons. Entry may be restricted if the venue gets too crowded, and you'll need to rejoin the line if you leave and want to re-enter. Make sure to bring a valid ID if age verification is needed. If you're under 9 years old, unfortunately, you won't be allowed to enter—even with a guardian. The organizers may ask for documents like a family relation certificate or a youth ID card. Accessibility and other guidelines If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, staff members nearby will be available to assist you. However, assistance may be limited depending on the day, and you might need to show a medical or disability certificate. To keep everyone safe and happy, check the list of banned items before arriving. Food items and other restricted belongings won't be stored by the staff, so plan accordingly. Additional checks and restrictions may also apply based on the security staff's discretion. Please note that only lines officially managed by the organisers will be recognised. If you try to join an unauthorised waiting line, the organisers won't be responsible for any problems that may come up. Jin and J-Hope kick off Festa celebrations BTS kicked off their 12th debut anniversary celebrations with the launch of '2025 BTS FESTA,' featuring a quirky news broadcast video titled '[2025 FESTA] BTS News' on their YouTube channel. Jin and J-Hope starred as anchor and field reporter, delivering witty banter and joyful chemistry. The theme, 'Twelve O'Clock,' references their track '00:00 (Zero O'Clock),' symbolising new beginnings and a hopeful future with ARMY. Jin explained it represents the future they'll walk together with fans, humorously claiming, "The highlight is my face" during a photo shoot, prompting J-Hope's agreement. They teased fans with promises of more content, saying "No spoilers" with a smile. A BTS comeback like no other The 2025 BTS Festa isn't just about celebrating another year; it's about coming back together. With BTS reuniting after their long break, this year's event feels especially meaningful for ARMYs around the world. The highly anticipated BTS reunion will take place on June 21, after RM, Suga, V, Jimin, and Jungkook complete their mandatory military service.
