As all ARMY parents’ stories go, they fell deeper into the Bangtan rabbit hole than the kids. It was a year ago when Jam, Camille and my sister were just making sure that BTS were OK for their children to listen to. SCREENSHOT FROM BTS OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM Rabbit hole The caption on Big Hit’s Instagram post is “Here is my secret.” Fans speculate it is a reference to a popular “The Little Prince” quote. “I’m looking forward to one of the very colorful fan theories playing out (hope it really is ‘The Little Prince!’) and what sort of cutting-edge way of performing or communicating BTS will use, given the situation,” Jenn texted me. Jenn, who fell in love with BTS after watching the ON music video, thinks this year’s FESTA will be “meaningful and emotional for both BTS and ARMY, especially during these difficult times.” Our daily conversations are filled with updates, photos and thoughts about why and how these seven unassuming young artists have become today’s biggest stars. In my own Bangtan journey, I talk to my sister Michelle and friends Camille, Joy, Jam and Jenn, and Lifestyle editor Ma’am Thelma, a lot about BTS. “But I’d also love to see them come up with more surprising content like performing one of their older tracks to relive the old memories and tell in-depth stories about their seven years together as artists,” said Julianne, who sings covers of BTS songs on her YouTube channel. She looks forward to the yearly FESTA fare. Like the rest of the fandom, Julianne feels the FESTA is “extra special this year” because it marks the boys’ seventh year as BTS. Now on her third year celebrating the BTS anniversary, 16-year-old Julianne said that the boys have never disappointed ARMYs with their FESTA. BTS and other artists will also perform in the virtual graduation party.ĪRMYs will still be on a high from the anniversary festival when on June 14, BTS will showcase their “Bangbangcon: The Live” online concert. There’s no schedule on June 6, presumably because BTS will be commencement speakers, with the Obamas and other influential personalities, at YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation. June 13: “Bangtan Saengpa” (Bangtan birthday party) video Big Hit announces the schedule for the two-week anniversary celebration of BTS’ debut. June 12: “We are Bulletproof: The Eternal” June 9: Answer: BTS 3 Units Photo and Video June 2: BTS 7th Anniversary Family Portrait photo A couple of things on the timeline have the fans wondering if they should have a box of tissues when these are released: “Still With You” (could it be a new song as poignant as Jin’s “Tonight” last year?) “Map of the Soul: 7” video and “We are Bulletproof: The Eternal.” Seven years after they debuted as Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boyscouts), BTS are now among the world’s biggest superstars. The boys often give ARMYs exclusive content during the festival. The boys have expressed love for the book, and the teaser has several allusions to the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry classic-the desert, the roses, the little airplane and even the captions “Here is my secret” and “New Journey to #2020BTSFESTA.” For good measure, the teaser also has a “Young Forever” instrumental as background music. The 14-second teaser Big Hit uploaded on its social media platforms had ARMYs guessing that this year’s FESTA theme is inspired by The Little Prince. The two-week #2020BTSFESTA starts tomorrow, June 1, with an “opening ceremony.” On June 13, their debut date, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will have their “Saengpa” or Bangtan birthday party, where they’ll share a meal while reflecting on the year they had. It is, after all, BTS’ seventh anniversary, and it happens at a time music and healing are needed the most. And judging from the festival teaser and timeline that Big Hit released, BTS prepared something remarkable for the ARMYs, their devoted millions-strong fan base. It’s time for the annual BTS FESTA to celebrate the anniversary of Bangtan Sonyeondan’s (BTS) debut.
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