BTS Festa Draws Global Fans to Goyang for 12th Anniversary Celebration

The 2025 BTS FESTA, celebrating the K-pop group's 12th debut anniversary, took place at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea, drawing fans from around the world to participate in a festival filled with exhibitions, interactive zones, and celebratory activities. The event featured attractions such as a large BTS light stick replica, a lighting show synchronized with fans' ARMY BOMB devices, and zones including the VOICE ZONE with BTS voice messages and the TROPHY ZONE showcasing the group’s achievements. The festival marked a significant occasion as most BTS members have completed their mandatory military service, with Suga expected to finish soon, signaling an imminent full return of the group to public performances. Fans also gathered in Seoul and near BTS’s agency headquarters, celebrating the group's comeback with vibrant displays and slogans like "WE ARE BACK." The event was complemented by J-Hope’s encore concert, adding to the excitement and speculation about possible appearances by other members. Local authorities enhanced the city-wide celebration by creating photo spots, making the entire city an extended festival stage for the global fanbase known as the ARMY.