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As BTS nears their 12th debut anniversary, the spirit of FESTA 2025 has sparked a renewed wave of love and emotion within the fandom. With most members still fulfilling their military service, Jin and J-Hope have taken the reins this year, curating a meaningful and intimate celebration under the theme “Twelve O’Clock.” Drawing directly from the 2020 ballad 00:00 (Zero O’Clock), the theme taps into a moment that has long symbolized emotional reset and quiet resilience in BTS’s musical journey. Since its announcement on May 31, this theme has reawakened ARMY’s deep connection to the song—so much so that it soared back to the #1 spot on the Worldwide iTunes Song Charts by June 2, five years after its original release.
This remarkable resurgence not only highlights the enduring power of BTS’s music but also cements their position as the first and only K-pop group to achieve a global chart-topper in 2025 so far. It’s a feat made possible by ARMY’s consistent devotion, demonstrating once again how powerfully the fandom rallies behind the group’s emotional narratives. 00:00 (Zero O’Clock), performed by vocalists Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, is often remembered for its comforting lyrics—written in part by RM—which reflect on pain and self-doubt while gently promising that when the clock strikes midnight, there’s a new beginning waiting.
The anniversary FESTA has always been about more than celebration; it’s about reflection, connection, and gratitude. That BTS chose Zero O’Clock as this year’s centerpiece says a lot about where they are as a group and what they continue to offer their listeners: hope, vulnerability, and the reminder that no matter what’s happened, the next moment always holds possibility. Even in their physical absence, BTS’s music is very much present—reassuring, healing, and uniting millions around the world at the symbolic hour of twelve o’clock.