- By Srishti Pandey
- Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS is gearing up for a much-anticipated reunion in 2025, coinciding with the discharge of all its members from mandatory military service by June. This monumental comeback also marks the 10th anniversary of one of the group’s most iconic albums, the HYYH series (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life), first released in 2015.
According to Korean media reports, BTS’ 2025 return will include a new album and a world stadium tour, setting high expectations among fans and the music industry. The group’s reunion is expected to dominate sales across albums, music streaming platforms, and concert tickets. Fans, who have already dubbed 2025 as BTS Year, are eagerly counting down the days until June, which also marks the group’s 12th anniversary.
ARMYs are buzzing with excitement about the possibility of special releases tied to the HYYH anniversary. One fan shared online, “Is there a possibility that demo versions of HYYH songs are on the HYYH anniversary album for BTS? I need the Autumn Leaves demo so bad!” The HYYH series is deeply cherished by fans for its exploration of youth's beauty and struggles, with lead singles like I Need U, Run, Epilogue: Young Forever and Fire cementing BTS’ domestic and global acclaim.
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[MEDIA] #BTS will return as a full group in 2025.
— •ᴗ• ⁷ (@rohanevaplays) January 6, 2025
In 2025 will be the 10th anniversary of BTS' album "HYYH: The Most Beautiful moment in Life" series. Expectations are high for the message that BTS, who is returning after a long time, will deliver with their new ALBUM and WORLD… pic.twitter.com/rEYppka9iv
8 years ago today 💜 @BTS_twt's HYYH
— BTS Charts & Translations (@charts_k) April 28, 2023
2015.04.29 ~ FOREVER pic.twitter.com/D44FnJrewN
okay but an album and a tour to celebrate hyyh is making me so emotional because hyyh is litteraly the reason why I fell in love with bts to begin with pic.twitter.com/6N4LxF3WHr
— noli ⋆ (@sserawlw) January 2, 2025
The HYYH albums marked a turning point in BTS’ career, shifting their image from aggressive hip-hop to diverse musical styles. Released in three parts—Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 in 2015 and Young Forever in 2016—the series became a defining moment in the group’s discography and introduced the BTS Universe (BU) storyline.
bts revolving an entire group return around hyyh is so hot of them bc i dont think even 90% of post pandemic armys know the lore like do u even know why jin is stuck in a time loop why joon in jail tae having visions jihope in a psych ward yoonkook dying repeatedly
— ree⁷ (@jkyoongs) January 2, 2025
hyyh is literally one of the most, if not the most intricate, genius musical & artistic creation a group could have ever come up with. throughout the years, they created an alternate universe through different mediums, with endless possibilities and answers, never a definite one. pic.twitter.com/1b18WmYiOI
— 슙국. 🥢 (@sucreyoongi) January 2, 2025
HYYH NEVER DIES pic.twitter.com/4WSXkNtQB8 https://t.co/38kKis3FYD
— ree⁷ (@jkyoongs) January 2, 2025
Lee Jung Jae Gives BTS a Shoutout
Meanwhile, South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae, of Squid Game fame, gave BTS a nod at the 82nd Golden Globes. When asked on the red carpet if he liked BTS, he enthusiastically replied, “Oh yeah, of course!” His mention of the global superstars reignited speculation about member V’s potential involvement in the third season of Squid Game. Lee Jung Jae has previously spoken about his friendship with V, adding to the excitement among fans.
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Lee Jung Jae gets asked if he likes BTS at #GoldenGlobes2025
— l☆ra⁷ (@7withluv__) January 6, 2025
👤 : Do you like BTS as well ?
Lee Jung Jae : oh yeah of course! pic.twitter.com/EHwp65xxA2
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