BTS IS BACK! South Korea Turns Purple Ahead Of RM, Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga's Discharge - Streets, Buses, Boards Decked Up

BTS IS BACK! South Korea Turns Purple Ahead Of RM, Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga’s Discharge – Streets, Buses, Boards Decked Up (Credit: Instagram)

It’s happening. It’s finally happening! The wait that felt eternal is down to mere days. South Korea is currently turning into BTSLand as the members RM, Jimin, Jungkook, V aka Kim Taehyung and Suga are getting discharged in less than two weeks. This June, all seven members, prepare to reunite after completing their mandatory military service. Besides the reunion, the country is slowly turning purple because of BTS Festa.

South Korean turns BTSLand ahead of reunion

From fan-organised tributes to full-blown city-wide celebrations, we are getting closer to the OT7 comeback. With RM, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook all set to be discharged soon, South Korea is decking itself out as if it’s prepping for royalty. And honestly, it kind of is.

Across Seoul, massive banners are fluttering in the wind, declaring things like “Golden Return Jungkook”, “Jimin Is Back”, and “Namjoon-ah, congratulations on your discharge! Don’t worry, we’re already each other’s will 💙.” There are even balloon banners so artfully arranged for the leader RM.

Hybe HQ, the holy grounds for ARMY, is now practically a shrine, with the iconic BTS logo proudly displayed in front and fans flocking for photo ops. From subway stations to city buses, familiar faces are popping up everywhere. One bus, covered in images of Kim Taehyung, reads, “Welcome Back Our Brightest Star”, and honestly, the traffic has never looked better.

Moreover, this year’s BTS Festa is extra special as it marks not just their 12th debut anniversary but also their long-awaited reunion. After almost three years apart due to military service, the group is finally coming back together in June, just in time for the celebration on June 13, except Suga, aka Min Yoongi.

The 2025 Festa theme is “Twelve O’Clock”, inspired by BTS’s comforting song 00:00 (Zero O’Clock), which stands for new beginnings. The month-long celebration started on May 31 with a fun video called “[2025 FESTA] BTS News”.

BigHit Music has planned a two-day offline event on June 13 and 14 at the KINTEX 2 Exhibition Centre in South Korea. Fans are even more excited because RM and V will be discharged from the military on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11, and Suga on June 21. This year’s Festa not only honours BTS’s past but also kicks off a brand-new chapter with all seven members together again.