BTS Festa 2024 — in pictures

Thousands of BTS fans headed to Seoul Sports Complex in southern Seoul as BTS's anniversary event, Festa, began on Thursday.

The entrance to BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Thousands of BTS fans headed to Seoul Sports Complex in southern Seoul as BTS's anniversary event, Festa, began on Thursday. This year, the band celebrates 11 years since its debut.

Many fans had been queuing up hours before the event officially began at 11 a.m. We spoke to some of the most dedicated members of BTS’s fan club, ARMY.

BTS fans lineup at Festa 2024, wearing the fandom's signature color, purple. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Hot air balloon displays at BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

The BTS capsule vending machine where visitors receive messages, which are lyrics from BTS songs. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Visitors can leave a drawing or message on the wall. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

An "Upcycling Parts Craft" section where fans can make a 2024 Festa logo using upcycled plastic. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

A stamp of the BTS logo [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

A tent at BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Stamps at BTS Festa 2024 featuring logos of the fandom, band, event and the phrase "ah-po-bang-po," which means ARMY forever, Bangtan forever. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Members of the press walk around BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Visitors can head to the photo booths to create a souvenir from BTS Festa 2024. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Badges are available with the BTS logo and names of the members [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Merchandise, such as T-shirts, hats and hoodies, are available. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

More merchandise at BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

The Weverse booth has souvenirs like pin badges and key rings made with beads. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

The Weverse booth at BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

A ball pit at the photo zone at BTS Festa 2024 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

BY DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ [gp.daniela@joongang.co.kr]