BTS is preparing to celebrate their 13th debut anniversary with their full lineup after three years. Through their social media accounts on Monday (June 1, 2026) at midnight local time, BTS released a timeline for '2026 BTS FESTA,' an annual tradition that lasts for approximately two weeks to commemorate BTS's debut on June 13, 2026.
This year's celebration will center on the grand concert 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN' scheduled to take place on June 12-13, 2026 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, accompanied by various digital contents that will be released gradually through online platforms.
This year's festival is titled '13(B)TS'. Agency representatives explained that if the number 12 symbolizes a complete cycle, then the number 13 represents a step beyond that perfection. This title has a deep meaning about adding a new number one for BTS and their fandom, ARMY, after a 12-year journey, while also marking the starting point for stepping together into the next chapter.
The festival series will open on June 4th with the release of Family Portrait, an iconic BTS content that has been regularly presented since 2014. The presence of this group photo has sparked high enthusiasm from fans because it marks the first time all the members have been together again after a long time.
The following day, on June 5, 2026, BTS will release a performance video for "Hooligan," a track from their fifth studio album, ARIRANG. The exclusive content series will then continue with the release of NORMAL LOG on June 7 and 13 SIDE FILM on June 8, 2026.
Midway through the festival on June 10th and 11th, BTS will air their popular stand-alone entertainment program, "Run BTS 2.0." The program has once again garnered significant attention after its previous edition, which aired in April and May 2026, reached nearly 30 million cumulative views on YouTube with just three episodes and a preview video.
Next, on June 12, BTS is scheduled to officially release their new song "Come Over" on digital music platforms. Produced by Suga, the song was previously only available on the Deluxe Vinyl version of their ARIRANG album and was performed during their concert tour.
The song tells the story of the sincerity of continuing to find 'you' amidst feelings of loss, a message that reflects BTS's emotional connection with their fans. Along with it, a limited edition vinyl record 'ARIRANG' (613 Limited Edition Picture Disc Vinyl) will also be officially released. The culmination of all these celebrations was marked by a concert in Busan on June 12 and 13, 2026.
This marked BTS's first performance in Busan in three years and eight months, after their last concert in support of the World Expo in October 2022. This concert has great historical significance for both fans and the group, considering that Busan is the location of their last stage before the members begin their mandatory military service.
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