BTS’ j-Hope catches up on FESTA 2024 celebrations amid military service

Adding to the anticipation, J-Hope expressed his excitement for Jin's upcoming return from military service.

Amid his ongoing military service, BTS' j-Hope recently delighted fans by catching up on FESTA 2024’s BANG BANG CON, sharing nostalgic moments and heartfelt reflections. He fondly remembered RM’s emotional tears during the Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Finale in Seoul and praised Jungkook's new song, Never Let Go, released specifically for FESTA 2024. j-Hope also expressed excitement about Jin's upcoming discharge from the military and the special event planned for June 13.

On June 8, j-Hope took to social media to join in the 11th debut anniversary celebrations of BTS. He posted on his Instagram stories, sharing Jungkook's newly released song, Never Let Go, and captioning it with “Never let go x23,” highlighting the emotional significance of the song. This track, filled with heartfelt lyrics and melodies, serves as a special tribute to BTS's loyal fanbase, ARMY.

j-Hope didn’t stop there; he further engaged with fans on Weverse, BTS's fan interaction platform. He praised Jungkook's new release, commenting on the platform, "The unpredictable timing of [releasing] 'Never Let Go' was good!"

In addition, j-Hope shared nostalgic moments from the BANG BANG CON live-stream event, which featured iconic performances from BTS's THE RED BULLET, THE WINGS, and LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF finale concerts. Reflecting on the Love Yourself finale concert in Seoul, j-Hope fondly recalled, "I think my Namjoonie (RM) was sobbing," and praised the song Mikrokosmos, calling it "the best song ever."

Adding to the anticipation, J-Hope expressed his excitement for Jin's upcoming return from military service. He teased fans with a mention of Jin's signature hand kiss, saying, "I'll see Jin's hand kiss soon." Jin is expected to be discharged on June 12 and will hold a special event for fans on June 13 to celebrate BTS's 11th debut anniversary.

BTS's FESTA 2024 celebrations have brought a mix of excitement and nostalgia for fans. The festivities kicked off on June 2 with the unveiling of the official poster for the anniversary. On June 7, Jungkook released Never Let Go, a heartfelt song dedicated to the fans, marking the group's 11th debut anniversary.

The celebrations continued with an electrifying BANG BANG CON live stream, featuring unforgettable performances from their past concerts. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Jin's return from military service, with a special 'hug' event planned for June 13 to commemorate BTS's remarkable journey and their enduring bond with ARMY.