“It’s thrilling to be here. It’s thrilling to be surrounded by other ARMY,” scientist Anne Micic, 55, a BTS fan from Australia, told AFP.
“I think that’s the other thing, that as an ARMY when you meet other ARMY it’s almost like you have another family, which is really awesome.”
A handwritten letter by J-Hope, who began his military duty in April, was uploaded on Monday on Weverse, the worldwide fandom network.
The letter appeared to have been prepared in advance for the anniversary before he joined the military.
“I assume I’d be very military-disciplined” by the time the letter is revealed, he wrote.
“No matter what day it is, I sincerely thank you and love you,” he told fans.
“BTS SAVED MY LIFE”
A special map released by the city government for fans visiting from abroad features 13 locations across the South Korean capital.
It includes agency HYBE’s office in Yongsan and the historic Gyeongbok Palace, where BTS filmed a special edition of the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.