[ARTICLE] "BTS celebrates 13th anniversary with 110,000 ARMY in Busan… "You are the biggest birthday gift"" Seeing you, 'ARMY' (fandom name), enjoying yourselves is our biggest birthday gift!" (Jin) They also said, "When we went overseas, we felt that we were receiving passionate love," while adding, "The seven of us at BTS are Koreans. There is nothing better than performing in Korea. It is most enjoyable to perform in my country, my land, and my city. Please love us just as much." Jimin, who invited his elementary school teacher to the concert, said, "Let's keep going together," and pledged, "We will repay you with better stages and music." On the afternoon of the 13th , a birthday song echoed through the Busan Asiad Main Stadium as darkness fell. "Happy birthday, happy birthday. Happy birthday to our beloved ARMY." The group BTS celebrated a meaningful "birthday" with approximately 55,000 ARMYs in Busan on the anniversary of their 13th debut. During their " ARIRANG " World Tour concert in Busan that afternoon, BTS shared their thoughts, stating, " We have spent 13 years together, and all of this is because of you. Thanks to you, we were able to endure well for such a long time," and added, "We sincerely thank you, ARMY." BTS returned to the domestic stage about two months after setting sail on the "ARIRANG" tour in Goyang last April. This marks their first performance in Busan in 3 years and 8 months, following their final concert before enlistment, " Yet To Come in Busan, " in October 2022 . Following the previous day, BTS met with a total of 110,000 ARMYs over the two days. The event held special significance as Busan is also the hometown of members Jimin and Jungkook.

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