It’s that time of year again for the BTS ARMY: Festa time! Every year, the two weeks leading up to June 13 (the anniversary of BTS’s debut) are sacred to BTS’s fandom, as the group releases content nearly every day leading up to the big day. On May 30, Big Hit released the schedule for 2023 Festa, a particularly special occasion, as it’s the leadup to the group’s momentous 10th anniversary.
Things will be a bit different this year in more ways than one. First, 2023 Festa marks the first year not all members may participate in the Festa content. Currently, BTS is on a temporary hiatus as a group so that members can pursue solo activities and serve their mandatory service in the Korean military. So far, Jin and J-Hope have enlisted, with the rest of the group to follow in turn. (It’s likely J-Hope and Jin will still be represented in Festa content in some capacity, even if it’s just archive or pre-filmed footage.)
Additionally, unlike previous years, where the content that will be released each day is clearly laid out, this year’s schedule is massively cryptic. The dates the group is releasing content are clear, but the poster only gives hints as to what each day’s content will entail through emojis.
2023 #BTS FESTA Timeline ⏰#2023BTSFESTA#BTS10thAnniversary 🎁 pic.twitter.com/tKMLQhHgqw
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 30, 2023
While the schedule is mysterious, fans know what Festa usually entails: new photos, video performances, new songs as gifts to fans, a group dinner, and more. Fans have already started guessing what each day’s release will be. Some believe the guitar and mic on June 7 could denote an acoustic live performance while others think the icon of a letter being opened next to a song playing on June 12 could mean Jimin will perform his secret song for ARMY off his “Face” album, “Letter.”
Fans will have to wait to see what BTS has in store for them this year, but ahead, you can read about all the specifics for each day of FESTA we have so far.
BTS’s Festa 2023 Schedule
June 1, 2023: BTS Everywhere
On May 1, BTS unveiled their BTS Everywhere website, which will be the home base for all their FESTA content this year.
June 3, 2023: Bang Bang Con 2023 and New Dance Practice Videos
On June 2, BTS announced they would livestream three of BTS’s concerts throughout the day on June 3 via Weverse and YouTube as part of Festa. The concerts included 2019 Muster Magic Shop, 2021 Muster Sowoozoo, and their 2020 virtual concert Map of the Soul ON:E. Apart from streaming the three concerts for fans, they also released six never-before-scene dance practice videos on BANGTANTV throughout the day, including for “Anpanman,” “Boy With Luv,” and “I Need You.”
June 9, 2023: BTS’s “Take Two” Single
On May 30, Big Hit announced BTS will release a new single featuring all the members at midnight on June 9 called “Take Two” for Festa. “The song conveys their appreciation toward ARMY for all the love you shower them with and their desire to always be together with you,” Big Hit wrote about the single in a Weverse statement, adding, “We hope that ‘Take Two’ will become a precious ‘Gift’ from BTS to you all.”
June 10, 2023: Suga’s “Suchwita” Ep. 12 with Jin
On June 2, BTS released the trailer for the 12th episode of Suga’s talk show, “Suchwita.” The special celebrity guest for the episode will be none other than Jin, who pre-recorded his appearance before he enlisted in the military in December 2022. The episode will be released on June 10 as part of Festa. Check out the trailer below.
June 13, 2023: “BTS: Beyond the Story” Announcement
One tile fans are almost certain about is the question mark on June 13, which will likely be the day BTS officially announces their new memoir, “BTS: Beyond the Story.” The book’s existence was meant to be kept under wraps until June 13, but ARMYs and Taylor Swift @taylorswift13 fan speculation about the then-mysterious memoir’s release prompted Big Hit to confirm it was a BTS book.
First appear at BTS Releases 6 New Dance Practice Videos For Festa 2023
