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Across South Korea, purple lights and banners are transforming major cities into a BTS-inspired wonderland this June. From Seoul to Busan, the entire country is celebrating the group’s long-awaited reunion with vibrant festivities.
Massive “We Are Back” banners adorn the HYBE building in Yongsan, fountain shows in front of the JTBC building feature BTS tracks, billboards, LED ads, and themed installations illuminate the streets, creating a glowing tribute to BTS’ return.
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As RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook prepare for discharge on June 10 and 11, fans are already filling Seoul and Busan with fan-led projects. Suga will follow on June 21, marking the first full reunion of BTS since 2022. Jin and j-hope, who completed their service last year, have been active with solo work, and excitement for an OT7 comeback is now at its peak.
While official discharge events will be private, ARMYs are organizing public displays across the country. Seoul’s HYBE building, Nine One Hannam, and surrounding streets are adorned with purple bus ads and banners. In Yeoncheon, fans are offering free drinks for soldiers near Jungkook’s unit. Meanwhile, Busan’s Seomyeon district is lighting up with special displays for Jimin.
Key spots not to miss include the iconic KINTEX 2 Exhibition Center (FESTA 2025 venue), HYBE HQ, Nine One Hannam, Goyang Sports Complex, Song Jiho Makguksu restaurant in Gangwon-do, and themed cafés like Delulu Café and Marine Coffee near HYBE.
Where ARMYs should go: Full list of must-visit fan events and places during FESTA 2025 and BTS’ reunion
This year’s FESTA and reunion month provide ARMYs with an unforgettable travel experience across South Korea. Here’s a detailed guide to the places and events to visit:
KINTEX 2 Exhibition Center, Goyang:
Main venue for BTS FESTA 2025 (June 13–14). Over 20 themed booths, including Voice Zone, BTS Locker, Spotify Playlist area, and Trophy Zone.
Goyang Sports Complex:
Final stop of j-hope’s Hope on the Street Final World Tour.
HYBE Building (Yongsan, Seoul):
Giant WE ARE BACK banners, surrounding bus stop ads, and purple-lit displays.
Nine One Hannam:
Large banner ads, bus shelter ads, and surrounding ARMY installations celebrate the reunion.
Marine Coffee (HYBE back gate):
Kim Tae-hyung discharge & 12th anniversary theme café (June 2–13).
Delulu Café (HYBE back gate):
Jimin’s discharge celebration café event (June 10–15).
Seomyeon, Busan:
Digital poster and video ads for Jimin's discharge in Seomyeon underground mall and Lotte Department Store.
Yeoncheon (near Jungkook’s unit):
Free drinks and other freebies at Baskin-Robbins for soldiers, wrapping bus ads.
Song Jiho Makguksu (Gangwon-do):
Famous Taehyung's Wooga Squad filming location from In the Soop: Friendcation put up a poster to welcome the member.
Spring Day Café (HYBE back gate):
FESTA 2025 viewing and gift event (June 7–15).
Bora Dal Café (Seoul):
FESTA-themed merchandise and keyring gifts.
Café Suga (Cheonan):
Dedicated SUGA fan event café (June 1–30).
Blooming Garden (next to HYBE):
Jimin's sculpture and photo zone celebrate his return.
May Hotel (HYBE area):
Large banner ad celebrating Jimin’s discharge and 12th debut anniversary.
Seongsu-dong Wall Ad:
237㎡ wall wrap celebrating Kim Tae-hyung’s return — first-ever fan project of this scale.
Bus Shelters in Yeoncheon, Yongsan, Hannam: Wrapping bus and shelter ads celebrating Jimin.
Luna Yang Art Exhibition (Yongsan):
BTS-themed fan art gallery open to the public (June 6–14).
South Korea is welcoming the septet home with a level of fan dedication that is rarely seen. From heartfelt local projects to nationwide tributes, ARMYs visiting this June can experience not only BTS history but also a truly global fan celebration.
