The members of BTS are celebrating another milestone in their music career as they mark their 10th year in the industry, and they are sharing this moment with none other than their loyal fans—the ARMYs.
The group has prepared surprises for their fans to commemorate the 2023 BTS Festa, an annual event held to celebrate their anniversary. Pre-recorded clips featuring the seven members have been uploaded to their YouTube channel, and fans were thrilled to receive their heartfelt messages.
“Sometimes it strikes me how important and precious memories are. Let’s continue walking together and create more priceless memories in whatever form they may take in the future!” said BTS leader RM.
“I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for sharing your precious moments, for laughing and crying with us over the past 10 years. Thank you for teaching us about happiness and love, maybe even more than we could ever imagine. I hope to keep walking with you all for the next 10 years as well,” wrote JungKook.
“It’s truly touching. In a way, these records have been accumulating for more than 10 years since our trainee days. I hope to revisit them all from the beginning when I find the time,” added V.
In a tribute to BTS’ significant contributions to the country, landmarks in Seoul City, such as the Namsan Tower, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul City Hall, and the HYBE building, have been illuminated in purple, the color that symbolizes BTS.
Formed in 2010, the group consists of seven talented individuals—RM, Suga, j-hope, Jin, Jungkook, V, and Jimin—who found each other sharing the same dream. Exactly 10 years ago, they released their single “No More Dream” as Bangtan Sonyeondan or BTS.
Their hard work and efforts have truly paid off. The group defied the odds, becoming one of the world’s top-selling acts. Seven years after their debut, BTS’ “Dynamite” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list, opening doors for K-pop music worldwide. As they gained recognition in the music scene, they also garnered a massive international following, dominating prestigious music charts, selling out tickets and stadiums, and enjoying the support of dedicated fans who embraced their merchandise.
Currently, the Grammy-nominated group is on hiatus as members pursue solo activities and fulfill their mandatory military service. Jin and j-hope have already entered the service, and the remaining five members will follow suit.
BTS plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their solo projects and military service, but for now, they hope to celebrate this special moment with their loyal fans.