BTS turns 10: RM, Jimin and J-Hope share thoughtful letters and photos

Global music legends BTS are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year ARMY BTSrsquo fanbase have coined June as lsquoFESTArsquo Month ndash every year BTS take it upon themselves to be a little more active on their social media handles post unreleased content and interact with their beloved fans through group activities and livestreams on platforms like VLive and WeverseOn 13th June every year BTS also release an hourlong conversation amongst themselves ndash reflecting on the past year personally and musically These YouTube lsquoFESTArsquos are often themed ndash the first few FESTAs after their debut were discussions on their own radio show lsquoKkul FMrsquo 2020rsquos FESTA saw the members recreating their very first 2014 anniversaryThis year is a little bittersweet for BTS and ARMYs alike ndash it is the first year where the group is not physically together for their anniversary However nearly all the members took to Instagram almost precisely at midnight of their 10th anniversary to write heartwarming letters and notes paying tribute to BTS and ARMYsrsquo enduring bond as well as share adorable old and new photosLeader songwriter and main rapper Namjoon aka RM shared a thread of photos and a letter on Instagram last night The first slide read lsquo10th anniversary congrats congratsrdquo in RMrsquos scrawled but immediately recognizable handwritingIn the next post he shared a photo of a handwritten letter reminiscing the long journey that BTS and ARMY had traversed together ndashldquoThey said that 10 years can change mountains or rivers and itrsquos true There were countless ups and downs There were many dawns that I donrsquot even remember Irsquom a different person at 30 from who I was at 20 Now I find my past self even more unfamiliarItrsquos such a special thing to feel as if you have been entranced by words lsquoTil a noun has become a pronoun lsquoTill bulletproof becomes BTS army becomes ARMYhellip There was plenty of wind and rain and love Perhaps we have built our own world one that no one can understandThanks to ARMY and the many people who have helped us we were able to experience something special that we wonrsquot be able to experience again Looking back even as I immerse myself in recollection Irsquove become accustomed to breaking through many doors without rest Even now Irsquom still trying to guess at our 2nd chapter It feels like we will be able to become anything The worries I had when I was 17 and 20 as well as the doublesidedness of things all still standAs I slowly become an adult Irsquove learnt that there are many things in the world that cannot be explained with words or writings And that things that seem like they will never change will do so someday Also that the birth of just a single ldquonamerdquo needs the love and strength of so so many peopleIrsquom still rather inadequate Perhaps even in the future things will continue to feel unfamiliar insecure even painful But I will try to improve Together but separate far but near I hope that I will have you all and that you all will also have me The members the staff family and friends And ARMY You all have worked so hardLetrsquos live well together in the next 10 years too In this damned world I love youNam June 23612rdquoThe manrsquos every word oozes poetryNamjoon also took fans back in time by sharing an old photobooth strip of a young Bangtan He had originally shared the same photo on Twitter in September 2013 The tweet read ldquoKim hundred thousand Wow Here Is the person who saw seven boys wearing dark clothes and asked if we were celebrities seeing thisrdquoYes indeed Joon nobody could have imagined BTS coming so far Yet against all odds you didRM also shared two photos ndash one from an old Muster event an annual BTS concertfanmeet usually hosted in Japan and from one of their lsquoLove Yourselfrsquo concerts Lastly he signed off with a selfie dressed in signature lsquoIndigorsquo which is also his eponymously titled solo albumBTSrsquo Jimin also shared a sensitive letter on Weverse which made ARMYs emotional He confessed how 10 years was a milestone that BTS could reach only because of their fans and supporters who were cheering them on even during their time apart Jimin confessed how 10 years simultaneously feels like a long and short time ndash but above all precious because it was cherished by BTS and ARMY alike ndashldquoldquoDear ARMYs this is Jimin Haha Wow itrsquos our 10th anniversary How long has it been I canrsquot believe that Irsquom 29 when I first met you at 19 Irsquom an adult now My mind is still similar to when I was 19 but my body ishellip Itrsquos weird Anyway I just miss yourdquoThe artist also confessed how he felt emotional watching the latest episode of Suchitwa featuring a conversation between BTSrsquo oldest hyungs Jin and Suga He beautifully captured the bittersweetness of the members and their fanbase in his letter However he said that no matter which paths they choose to take they will always be together in soul and spiritldquoIn fact I was a little depressed at first because it seemed like the time we spent together stopped since last year but it wasnt like that Were just thinking about each other in our own places thinking about what we can do right now and continuing to try and do things togetherrdquoldquoARMY Irsquove told you this a few times itrsquos not something that anyone can do to cheer love and give strength for no reason So I can feel how happy we are You who make me feel all these things should also feel full of happiness and be loved You should Got it ARMY who I always thank and love Letrsquos be happy for a long timerdquoItrsquos evident that Jimin wrote straight from the heartSensational dancer and BTS resident sunshine JHope also took time during his busy military enlistment duties to share a sweet message for ARMY He also shared a selfie featuring his army buzz cutldquoNo matter what day it is thank you from the bottom of my heart and I love you ARMYsrdquoNo matter what day it is we will always remember and love you too BTSinputs from KoreaBoo Soompi and Weverse