BTS Unveils Plans for 2024 Festa in Seoul to Celebrate 11th Anniversary

South Korean pop group BTS has unveiled plans for their 2024 FESTA celebration.

FESTA is a yearly event that brings together BTS and their fans, ARMY, to celebrate their debut anniversary.

This year’s event, to be held June 13 at Seoul Sports Complex in South Korea and will mark the band’s 11th anniversary.

The 2024 FESTA will feature an official appearance by BTS’ Jin following the completion of his military mandatory obligation. He will be giving a hug (or handshake, if preferable) to 1,000 lucky fans at the complex’s Jamsil Arena.

The singer-songwriter will also deliver a message “consisting of a variety of segments promising an unforgettable experience for ARMY,” a news release says. The message will be livestream to those with ARMY Membership through Weverse Live.

The event is open to the public and will offer a variety of activities, including a sketch diary to commemorate BTS’ 11th anniversary. 

Leading up to the main event, the band shares a collection of unreleased photos, stream previous concerts, and post handwritten content from each of the seven members.

BTS’ Jin, RM, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are currently serving in the South Korean military, which mandates an 18-month military enlistment for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 30. 

A few of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the band is planning to reconvene for band activities in 2025.

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, began forming in 2010 after Big Hit Entertainment founder Bang Si-hyuk recruited RM followed by Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. However, the band officially debuted in 2013.

Since then, the artists have gone on to experience dynamite success, including two Grammy nominations, six no. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and an ARMY of fans.