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The post on the 12th anniversary Festa induced a huge serotonin rush for the ARMY. The official account of BTS gave worldwide fans of nostalgia via one of the most adorable memories of Seokjin and J-Hope posing with each other. The caption, more or less translated as “Today’s ARMY ★613 (With ARMY) 🫶🔎,” hints that there will be some special anniversary content awaiting the fanbase.
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With a smiling face in the sunlight and heart formation with their hands, the picture sent every BTS fan into a frenzy. The post is yet another installment in their anniversary Festa celebrations, where they bring special content, pictures, and treats for their fans. This year may be even more special for the Festa as it marks the celebration of more than ten years of BTS’ revolution in the global music landscape.
The reaction came super fast: one declared, “They are soooo cute 💜,” with accompanying crying emojis; another cried, “MY LITERAL 2SEOK HEARTU THIS IS LOVE DUORSONIFIED IDC🥹,” betraying how deeply emotional the fans are about this duo. The word “2seok” is used as a portmanteau of Seokjin and J-Hope, emphasizing the unique chemistry the two share within the group.
Fans worldwide also got into celebrating, with an Italian account going to the extent of fully translating the post into their language. The excitement transcends the barriers of language, with the global appeal of BTS still very strong. Many comments focused on the look of these two, with one commenter relating experience of “cute aggression” because of the adorable photo.
The timing of this post is relevant as the BTS members slowly finish off with their Military Service. Seokjin was the first member to enlist in the army in December 2022, while J-Hope joined in April 2023. Their time away from the limelight has only made the intoxication of fan excitement for a group return palpable, thereby making this Festa celebration much more emotional.
Many have responded to the official hashtags #2025BTSFESTA and #BTS12thAnniversary to keep the organization supporting the group during this time of hiatus. One creative soul glorified the image with tons of heart effects, while another stated, “GOOD MORNING TO ME WITH THESE CUTIES OMG,” representing the pure joy the post generated.
Interestingly, this post’s engagement is a reflection of how BTS communicates with their audience in the most simple yet profound way. They still some one heartfelt photo of two members that has sent thousands and thousands of ripples of excitement and ecstasy on social media. This says a lot about how BTS have always stayed connected to their fandoms: real, on a personal level, and able to elicit mass emotion.
There is a steady rise of excitement around their Festa activities as they await the surprises from BTS. Past years have seen new tracks and crazy parody videos for days. From this kick-off photo alone, one would agree that the 12th-anniversary celebrations would resound with the warmth and connectivity behind making BTS a household name.
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The plethora of replies is testimony to how deep this group lives in the fans’ souls. These curated moments facilitate several connections even while for a while, full-blown activities are on hold due to military enlistment. It speaks for not only the thoughtfulness of the group with their Panda engagement but also the vast dedication of their continent-spanning following.