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Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP

Fans of K-pop boy band BTS share a moment at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of the group's debut as a part of 'BTS Festa' on June 12, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images

BTS is currently on hiatus as band members complete their compulsory military service and plan to reunite in 2025. Getty Images

A general view of Sebitseom as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of BTS. Getty Images

The landmark Namsan Seoul Tower is illuminated in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of K-pop megastars BTS. AFP

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on June 12 to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary. AFP

Purple is BTS's signature colour. AFP

Seoul City Hall illuminated in purple. AFP

South Korea is set to unveil a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS. AFP

BTS fans in Seoul celebrate 10 years since the band's debut. AFP

An artist spray paints a mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP

A woman looks at an in-progress mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP

Billboard in Seoul advertising the group's Festa celebrations. EPA

Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP

Fans of K-pop boy band BTS share a moment at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of the group's debut as a part of 'BTS Festa' on June 12, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images

BTS is currently on hiatus as band members complete their compulsory military service and plan to reunite in 2025. Getty Images

A general view of Sebitseom as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of BTS. Getty Images

The landmark Namsan Seoul Tower is illuminated in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of K-pop megastars BTS. AFP

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on June 12 to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary. AFP

Purple is BTS's signature colour. AFP

Seoul City Hall illuminated in purple. AFP

South Korea is set to unveil a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS. AFP

BTS fans in Seoul celebrate 10 years since the band's debut. AFP

An artist spray paints a mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP

A woman looks at an in-progress mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP

Billboard in Seoul advertising the group's Festa celebrations. EPA

Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP

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BTS 10th anniversary: Seoul landmarks light up in purple to celebrate K-pop group

The record-breaking band's global popularity is a source of national pride in South Korea

Associated Press

June 12, 2023

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