Fireworks, music and more: BTS fans from around the world celebrate 10th anniversary in Seoul, South Korea

BTS rapper RM held a live show and read out fan messages at the Yeouido Hangang Park

Last updated: June 19, 2023 | 13:08

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Almost 400,000 K-pop fans, from all over the world, gathered in South Korea's capital Seoul on Saturday night, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the country’s most successful boy band BTS.

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The band, which debuted on June 13, 2010, is on a temporary break, with two members in mandatory military service and the others focusing on solo projects.

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However, Seoul has been hosting celebratory events over the past two weeks for the Armys (loyal fans of BTS).

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All prominent landmarks in Seoul were lit in purple and BTS posters put up across the city, to celebrate, as the band completed a decade successfully. BTS is expected to return to producing songs together as a band in 2025.

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Tens of thousands of fans danced to hit BTS songs playing in the background. Many met fellow Armys from other parts of the world.

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BTS' rapper and leader RM held a talk show, ‘It's 5 PM and this is Kim Namjun,’ during the festival at the Yeouido Hangang Park.

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Armys were left emotional and teary-eyed as BTS leader RM later read out fan messages, performed and received calls from fellow members Jung Kook and V at the celebration.

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"Time goes by so fast. Everything has changed, and I've changed a lot. I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing with what feelings on the 15th and 20th anniversaries, but my love for you won't change," RM told fans.

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The festivities climaxed with fireworks over the Han River.

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According to Yonhap news agency, organisers estimated that about 400,000 people were in attendance by 9pm (4pm in UAE), out of which 120,000 included non-Korean nationals and tourists.

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