Pop titans BTS celebrated their 10th anniversary on June 13, 2023. Debuted in 2013 with their first album 2 COOL 4 SKOOL, BTS have been venturing into uncharted territories and breaking numerous records. On this special occasion and making this 10th anniversary memorable, all the members of the group penned heartfelt notes reminiscing their journey and being grateful for the fans who have tremendously supported them. They also released a video of themselves singing their latest track ‘Take Two’ to mark the occasion.
The title of the song suggests BTS’ moving onto their second chapter after the first one of a decade-long journey as artists. The single is an ode to their fans, ARMY, showing the septet’s gratitude to them. “Take Two” is an acoustic pop genre song. Each member’s sweet voice and eloquent rapping sitting on tender acoustic sound amplify the septet’s sensibility. SUGA participated in the overall production of the track with RM and j-hope participating in the songwriting. The band has teased the release of “Take Two” with a series of photos from each member’s memorable spot. ‘LIGHT’, ‘BEGIN’, ‘SOUL’, ‘TOGETHER’, ‘FACE’, ‘YOUNG’, or ‘STAY’ is written on each photo as hints of the lyrics of the single.
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BTS (방탄소년단) 'Take Two' Live Clip
(https://t.co/SQMNSzTfRd) #BTS10thAnniversary#TakeTwo #앞으로도행복합시다ARMY#라이브클립이라니가슴이터질것같아 #육일삼_10???? pic.twitter.com/TDqGraHLsz— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 13, 2023
RM, the leader of the group, penned a handwritten letter to the fans. As translated by the Korean outlet Soompi, the letter read, “They say rivers and mountains change in ten years..and it’s true. There have been endless new waves reaching new heights. There are so many late nights that I do not remember. Myself at 20 and 30 feel like completely different people. Now, my past self feels more unfamiliar. It is quite special to feel enchanted by certain words. For a noun to become a pronoun. For bulletproof to become BTS, for army to become [BTS’s fan club] ARMY.. There was a lot of rain, wind, and love. We’ve built our own world that we may not make anyone else understand. Thanks to ARMY and the many people who helped us We’ve had very special experiences that we can never experience again.”
He further wrote, “Looking back, even if I was momentarily soaked in reminiscence, I was used to kicking down doors and stepping out without rest. Even now, I am still taking a guess at our second chapter. I feel like we can become anything. The worries and ambivalence I had at 17 and 20 years old are still valid now. As I gradually become an adult, I learned that in the world, there are many things that cannot be explained through words and writing, And that things you thought would never change, change someday too. Also, that the birth of one ‘name’. Needs the strength and love of so many people. I am still incredibly immature. In the future too, I will likely continue to be unfamiliar, nervous, and in distress. But I will still move forward. Apart and together, far but close, I have you all, And I hope you all have me. My members, staff, family, and friends! And ARMY! You’ve worked so hard. Let’s live together well for the next 10 years too. In this bad world! I love you.”
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Jin, the eldest member of the group who is currently serving in South Korea’s military as per mandatory service, penned a letter on Weverse platform which read, “We have reached our 10th-anniversary thanks to our ARMY. They say that even rivers and mountains change in 10 years, but it’s quite amazing that the love between BTS and ARMY does not change. I also want to give some kind of 10th anniversary content to you.. but it’s really too bad that I can’t join. I should have filmed more content before enlisting.. I’m not sure how to express my apologetic feelings. I know that our remaining members are carrying out 10th anniversary content well.. I have 365 days one year left of military life, and for our 11th anniversary, instead of going home right after being discharged, I will go to our company building and greet you through a Weverse live. Of course, if the time is early, I could come after being at home, but I will not make any other plans and will be together with all of you on my discharge day on our 11th anniversary. I am so happy to at least be able to say words like this haha. Thank you so much for spending our 10th anniversary together with us, and we hope you will be together with us until our bodies can handle performing. ARMY ♡ BTS.”
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hello this is jin
our ARMYs, thanks to you we are able to have our 10th anniversarythere’s a saying that even mountains and rivers change in 10 years but i’m amazed by how BTS and ARMYs love hasn’t changed.
i also definitely want to give you guys some type of 10th year… pic.twitter.com/WL2Zltgvcw
— haruharu???? (slow) (@haruharu_w_bts) June 13, 2023
SUGA, who is currently on solo tour and will conclude the shows in Seoul in June end, shared a photo of him from one of his shows. Thanking the fans, he wrote, ““TAKE TWO ???? Thank you everyone, and I love you!”
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In addition to them, V shared a slew of unseen videos and photos of himself and his members to commemorate the occasion. He wrote, “It has already been 10 years since we debuted…Thank you to our members for making good memories together and for being healthy for 10 years. ARMY, thank you so much, and we work with strength thanks to you. Continue taking care of your health and have only happy days. That is our only hope. Borahae. ARMY forever, BTS forever. There are too many videos, so I’ll release more on the 20th anniversary. Bye!”
Please take care of your health and only have joyful/happy days moving forward in the future. That’s all we wish for ☺️ I purple you and AFOBANGFO.
there are so many videos so I will release it again at 20th anniversary.
Bye ✋ pic.twitter.com/rirOqH7e2t— (????) haru⁷???? (@BOMHARU1230) June 12, 2023
Jimin penned a long note recalling the past 10 years and how grateful he has been towards the fans. He said, “ARMY, this is Jimin. Wow, it’s our 10th anniversary. When did time pass this quickly? I met you when I was 19, and sometimes I can’t believe I’m 29 now. I am an adult now. My mind is still the same as when I was 19, but my body is hahaha…. It feels strange. Anyway. I just miss you all. In the past, I wondered what it would be like when we reach our 10th and 20th anniversary. I don’t think there is much difference. I think it’s actually pretty nice. I mean, I was a bit emotional earlier because I was watching Jin on “Suchwita”. But I’m just happy. Rather than feeling sad or anything, should I say I feel entirely happy because it’s like things shared with ARMY keep piling up one by one? It may sound strange to say this, but it feels different from “It’s the first anniversary!!!It’s the second anniversary!!” It’s just like wow. Huh huh we’re here now. No, actually this is not it. Umm it’s hard to express with words. Actually, since last year, I was feeling a bit depressed at first because it seemed like our time together had stopped, but it wasn’t like that. Us thinking of each other while in our own positions, thinking about what we can do now, and continuing to try, all these things are what we’re together. So these days, I’m entirely happy. Of course, I miss ARMY even more. I’m also very curious about how you are doing these days and what kind of worries you have, but I’m sorry that I couldn’t come around more often. But I still think of ARMY all the time.”
He continued, “I think I said these things often. Such as, “Eight years is long if it is long and short if it is short…,” “9 years is…,” and so on. But the 10-year period feels different. Some sort of strong [feeling] that cannot be ignored by anyone, so it can be understood and shared even more. Yes, this is the kind of feeling I got.I’m happy. So I want to protect this relationship more and work harder. I’ve told ARMY many times already that supporting, loving, and giving strength for no reason is not something anyone can do. So I really feel that we are such happy people. All of you who make us feel all these things should also feel overflowing happiness and be loved. You should. Okay? Dear ARMY, whom I am always thankful for and love, Let’s be happy for a long long time from now on.”
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Jungkook also penned a heartwarming letter and thanked everyone for being there on this journey. J-Hope, who is also serving in the military, shared a heartfelt note as well.
to ARMY#HobisLetter #HobiLetter#LetterFromHopePostOffice#ALetterThatHobiIsGivingToARMYs
ARMYs you’re doing well right?
about now, i’m probably on the ball with military disciplines!
i’ll probably be in a state where i’m extremely nervous!
sort of in a “scheduled text… pic.twitter.com/Rex3nrzMI7— haruharu???? (slow) (@haruharu_w_bts) June 12, 2023
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????armys, and members???????? *reposted v’s instagram story and rm and jimin’s instagram post* pic.twitter.com/hRCq9dmRmC
— 미니융 ???? (@miiniyoongs) June 13, 2023
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The group made their debut with “No More Dream,” the lead single of 2 COOL 4 SKOOL, in 2013. The band swept the rookie awards for the first couple years, and began to rise to stardom with their 3rd mini album, The most beautiful moment in life pt.1 in 2015. After successfully wrapping up the “School Trilogy” with albums—2 COOL 4 SKOOL, O!RUL8,2?, and Skool Luv Affair—BTS tapped into the theme of “youth” through The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series (“Youth Series”) that conveyed profound messages they could relate to at the time. Later in 2015, BTS made their first entrance in Billboard 200 with The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt.2, expanding their global reach.
Since then, BTS haven’t slowed down, and grabbed all kinds of “first” titles in every path they took. In 2017, BTS became the first Korean artist to win an award at Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) and to perform solo at the American Music Awards (AMA). In 2020, the band’s mega hit song “Dynamite” made the group the first Korean artist to be ranked at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, and “Life Goes On” became the first song in Korean lyrics to top the chart in Billboard charts’ 62-year history then. The group now has a total of six songs that topped the chart, including “Butter,” “Permission to Dance,” “Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)” with Jason Derulo and “My Universe” with Coldplay. They also hold six No. 1 records on Billboard 200 with albums LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’, LOVE YOURSELF 結 ‘Answer’, MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA, MAP OF THE SOUL : 7, BE and Proof.
BTS are also the first Korean act to be nominated at the GRAMMY Awards for three consecutive years, and performed solo two years in a row. The group won a number of categories at the BBMAs for six consecutive years, and the AMAs for five consecutive years including Artist of the Year in 2021, validating their title as true global pop icons.
BTS are also known for their global influence for spreading positive messages around the world as ‘Voices of Generation.’ In 2018, 2020 and 2021, BTS participated in the United Nations General Assembly to make a speech, representing the global youth. In 2021, they were appointed as Special presidential envoy for future generations and culture. In 2022, they became the first Korean artist to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and diversity with the U.S. President at the White House.
BTS began their Chapter 2 with the members’ solo projects alongside group works. The members of BTS have been unveiling their solo projects that show their own colors, sharing their music and characters on their own terms. Recently, the septet released their new single “Take Two” as a seven-piece group. The title of the song, “Take Two,” suggests BTS’ moving on to their second chapter. Through the song, BTS look back on their decade-long journey, and picture the forthcoming future together with their fans, ARMY. The septet sings their sincere gratitude and candid feelings toward ARMY.
In celebration of the band’s monumental 10th anniversary, BTS 10th Anniversary FESTA (2023 BTS FESTA) is taking place everywhere, as the slogan ‘BTS PRESENTS EVERYWHERE’ suggests. Fans can enjoy various online and offline events. On June 3, the online event commenced with a virtual concert called BTS ONLINE CONCERT WEEKEND in two parts throughout the day. The first part included stages from fan events such as 'BTS 5TH MUSTER [MAGIC SHOP] in Seoul’ and 'BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO,’ and the second part re-visited 2020 virtual concert 'BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E.'
On June 12, the offline event kicked off with various landmark lighting events, turning the whole city of Seoul into a festival in purple lights. The landmarks include: Namsan Seoultower, Sebitseom, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World Tower, Seoul City Hall, Banpo Bridge, World Cup Bridge, Yanghwa Bridge, etc.
The celebration continues with domestic and global billboard advertising. The domestic locations include places in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Daegu and Goyang. The global billboard advertising includes places in: NY (D221), and LA (Marriott LA Live) in the U.S.; Tokyo (Shibuya Dogenzaka Crossroad Vision, Ainz & Tulpe Shinjuku East Exit Vision, The ARGYLE aoyama cross point) and Osaka (Kokumin Shinsaibashi BIG digital signage, Shinsaibashi OPA Vision Shinsaibashi OPA Vision, UMEDA HEP Front Vision) in Japan.
2023 BTS FESTA will be completed with a grand finale with an offline event in Yeouido, Seoul on June 17. The event will be filled with exhibitions and experiential programs for the public as well as fans. Furthermore, RM will host an open radio show called ‘It's 5 PM, and This is Kim Namjun.’ to communicate with fans on-site at the ARMY Lounge. Then the event will end with a beautiful firework show accompanied by BTS’ music and Jung Kook’s voice narration. The radio show will be live streamed via Weverse Live and Tiktok , and the firework event will also be live streamed via Weverse Live, YouTube and TikTok.
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