J-hope, Jung Kook, Jin and V from K-pop band BTS acknowledge fans from the balcony of the National Palace at Zocalo Square in Mexico City on May 6, 2026. 

BTS didn’t just hold three sold-out shows while they were in the Bay Area: They filmed a trove of 13th anniversary content, including their hotly anticipated team dinner. 

Each year, BTS celebrates the anniversary of their debut with Festa, a series of special events, videos and concerts. This year’s Festa dinner was especially significant, as the full group hasn’t held one since 2022. At that time, they spoke emotionally about how they would be going on hiatus so the seven members could complete their mandatory Korean military service. The dinner devolved into tears and anxiety as the members grappled with an uncertain future.

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But four years later, the group is back and touring the world. Their 2026 Festa dinner, released on YouTube on Wednesday, had a much different tone than........

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