FESTA 2025: BTS Asks ARMY to Share Stories Before Reunion

Global K-pop sensation BTS is preparing for an emotional and memorable FESTA 2025, as all seven members are set to reunite following the end of their military service. With SUGA’s military discharge scheduled for June 21, the group is already connecting with fans through a 12-question survey released on Weverse on April 10.

The survey, available via a Google form, includes heartfelt prompts about how fans discovered BTS, their favorite songs, choreographies, concert memories, and how BTS content helped them through tough times. The aim? To “bridge the gap between us,” as the members described it.

BTS Wants ARMY's Stories for Their 12th Anniversary Plans

The BTS FESTA is an annual event held each June to commemorate their debut on June 13, 2013. With 2025 marking their 12th debut anniversary, this year’s celebrations are expected to be extra meaningful. For the first time in years, all members will be together.

Through this survey, BTS is collecting personal reflections from their devoted ARMY to shape the content and events for this year’s FESTA. Fans are already buzzing with excitement on social media, speculating that the group might tailor their anniversary offerings—videos, music, performances, or messages—based on the responses.

The countdown to June 21 is especially significant. Once SUGA returns to civilian life, BTS becomes a “military-complete” group, with all members having fulfilled their mandatory service duties. The reunion paves the way for potential group activities, marking a fresh chapter for the band.

Last year, only Jin had completed his service and hosted a touching fan-hug event with 1,000 lucky fans. In contrast, FESTA 2025 holds the potential for a full-group experience—possibly both online and offline—that fans worldwide can celebrate.

How the BTS Survey Connects with ARMY

The Google form, shared through Weverse, includes introspective questions like:

• “What BTS song helped you through a hard time?”

• “Which performance left the biggest impression on you?”

• “How were you introduced to BTS?”

Fans are encouraged to submit their answers with explanations, making it a truly personal exchange. BTS wrote, “Please tell us your answers and reasons for the 12 questions that will help you bridge the gap between us.”

Why This Fan Input Matters More Than Ever

This move reflects BTS’s ongoing commitment to authentic fan engagement—a value that helped them become a global phenomenon. As more K-pop acts grow distant post-enlistment, BTS is choosing to reconnect deeply with their fandom, even before formally returning to the stage.

It also aligns with their reputation for crafting fan-centric experiences, whether through personalized concerts, global messages, or behind-the-scenes content.