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Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP
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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
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BTS is currently on hiatus as band members complete their compulsory military service and plan to reunite in 2025. Getty Images
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A general view of Sebitseom as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of BTS. Getty Images
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The landmark Namsan Seoul Tower is illuminated in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of K-pop megastars BTS. AFP
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Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on June 12 to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary. AFP
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Purple is BTS's signature colour. AFP
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Seoul City Hall illuminated in purple. AFP
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South Korea is set to unveil a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS. AFP
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BTS fans in Seoul celebrate 10 years since the band's debut. AFP
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An artist spray paints a mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP
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A woman looks at an in-progress mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP
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Billboard in Seoul advertising the group's Festa celebrations. EPA
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Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP
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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
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BTS is currently on hiatus as band members complete their compulsory military service and plan to reunite in 2025. Getty Images
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A general view of Sebitseom as purple lights mark the 10th anniversary of BTS. Getty Images
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The landmark Namsan Seoul Tower is illuminated in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of K-pop megastars BTS. AFP
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Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on June 12 to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary. AFP
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Purple is BTS's signature colour. AFP
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Seoul City Hall illuminated in purple. AFP
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South Korea is set to unveil a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS. AFP
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BTS fans in Seoul celebrate 10 years since the band's debut. AFP
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An artist spray paints a mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP
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A woman looks at an in-progress mural of K-pop megastars BTS in Seoul. AFP
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Billboard in Seoul advertising the group's Festa celebrations. EPA
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Posters around Seoul advertise the 10-year anniversary of BTS. AFP
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
12 June, 2023
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