55,000 Fans Pack Venue to Celebrate BTS's 13th Anniversary

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BTS, currently on a world tour, celebrated their 13th debut anniversary with fans in Busan. The group presented their fans with a special gift along with a new song.

Reporter Kim Gyeong-hui was at the scene.

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[Happy Birthday~]

On their 13th birthday, the members of BTS shared celebratory greetings with 55,000 fans who filled the concert venue.

[Jin: Seeing our ARMY enjoying this with us is the greatest birthday gift for us.]

While they have achieved remarkable success on international charts and their world tour since their comeback this past March, the members emphasized that their roots remain unchanged.

[J-Hope: There is nothing better than performing in Korea. Performing in my country, in my city, is the most enjoyable thing, everyone. I hope you love us just as much.]

They also reflected on the past 13 years since their debut with mixed emotions.

[RM/Leader: While singing 'Magic Shop' earlier, the past 13 years flashed before my eyes like a revolving lantern. It is truly an honor and I am so grateful that we can be together like this...]

For the 110,000 fans who attended the two-day concert in Busan, the members delivered gifts they prepared themselves along with handwritten letters, and also unveiled the Korean version of the song 'Normal' from their 5th album.

[J-Hope: We prepared (the Korean version of the song) just for Busan.]

Fans who have navigated both the growth and hiatus periods of BTS together pledged their eternal support.

[Nico Dizon/Fan from the Philippines: We know this is just the beginning. For all the fans, 13 years is just the start. 'ApoBangPo', ARMY Forever, BTS Forever!]

While the entire city of Busan was buzzing with the excitement of fans from around the world during the concert period, the event operations were not smooth.

HYBE issued an official apology after the concert on the 12th was delayed by more than an hour due to massive entry delays, and spectators also faced inconveniences such as public transportation being unavailable on their way home.

Having drawn 1.08 million spectators in Japan, North America, and other regions over the past two months, BTS will meet their fans in Europe starting at the end of this month.

(Video reporting: Jung Gyeong-mun | Video editing: Kim Jong-tae | Video courtesy of Big Hit Music | Video source: X @sugatradamus·@extraRYce·@btschartsxdaily)
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