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BTS to Hold Two-Week '2026 BTS Festa' for 13th Debut Anniversary
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BTS to Hold Two-Week '2026 BTS Festa' for 13th Debut Anniversary

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • BTS will celebrate their 13th debut anniversary with a two-week event called '2026 BTS Festa'.
  • The festival, themed '13(B)TS,' will feature online and offline content, including photos, videos, and a new song release.
  • The celebration includes a special performance video, member content, and the return of their variety show 'Run BTS 2.0'.

Global music phenomenon BTS is set to commemorate their 13th debut anniversary with an extensive celebration titled '2026 BTS Festa.' The event, spanning approximately two weeks, will offer a mix of online and offline content for fans worldwide.

This year's festival carries the theme '13(B)TS,' symbolizing the addition of a new '1' to the 12-year journey shared by BTS and their fandom, ARMY, marking a departure into their next chapter. The celebration officially kicks off around their anniversary date, June 13.

Fans can anticipate a diverse array of content. On June 4, a group photo taken with a family concept will be released. This will be followed by the unveiling of a performance video for the song 'Hooligan' from their fifth studio album, 'Arirang,' on June 5.

Mid-festival, on June 7 and 8, BTS will share 'NORMAL LOG' and '13 SIDE FILM' content, offering glimpses into the members' current lives and candid moments. The popular team variety show, 'Run BTS 2.0,' is set to return on June 10 and 11, promising entertainment and camaraderie.

The festivities will also include the digital release of the new song 'Come Over' on June 12, a track previously exclusive to the 'Arirang' Deluxe Vinyl edition. Additionally, BTS will hold their world tour 'Arirang' in Busan on June 12 and 13, marking their first performance in the city in nearly four years.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.